Twelve years ago, I walked into Ocean Safari already certified but honestly not a diver yet. I'd…read morehad a bad certification experience at another shop a couple of years earlier, and it completely destroyed my confidence. My gear sat untouched for two years because I was scared to dive again. Eventually I worked up the courage to walk in and ask to join a local dive trip, I had my card, so I figured I should be able to do it. Somehow Gabe, Soo, and the team recognized exactly where I was and never once made me feel embarrassed about it. They patiently filled in the gaps in my training, helped me work through the things that scared me, and gave me the confidence I'd been missing all along. Looking back, it feels like they quietly re-certified me without ever making me feel like I had to start over. That changed everything. Diving went from something I was afraid of to one of the great passions of my life. With Gabe's mentorship and encouragement, I eventually moved overseas and spent a few years working as a scuba instructor, something I never would have imagined when I first walked into that shop. Over the years, Ocean Safari has become so much more than a dive shop. It's a community and a second home. My parents learned to dive here. Years later, I brought my boyfriend in to get certified, and he's now my husband. We still dive with Gabe, Soo, and the Ocean Safari family regularly. They gave me the confidence I needed to actually become a diver, introduced me to lifelong friends, and gave me a community that still feels like home. Thank you, Gabe, Soo, and everyone at Ocean Safari. You've had a bigger impact on my life than you'll probably ever know.

I went in looking to change out the prescription lenses on my 20 yr old mask. Since the style is no…read morelonger available I browsed for a new mask. They were very helpful and patient as I tried on masks and asked a lot of questions.

Riverside Scuba is an extraordinary shop l! In an area with only 3 shops in a 50 mile radius they…read morego above and beyond for customer experience and education safety. Pros: 1. Nico and staff goes above and beyond to make sure your gear is to your liking and meets all safety while allowing you to match your swag and budget. 2. Nico isn't focused on making a sale but educating and allowing you to make sound gear decisions. 3. This shop is not focused on selling you their shop branded gear Cons: 1. Need more shops like this.

The shop is well stocked, I really appreciate the amount of stock that they carry, it's a lot for a…read moresmall shop. Staff is friendly, albeit not terribly knowledgeable unless Nico is there (owner). But, for the Inland Empire, it's a great shop if you need equipment. i can't speak for their classes because I've never taken any from them. I'm sure the classes are well run, the cert agencies see to that. What I would NOT recommend is their repair service. It's the worst I've experienced in the LA area. I've left a reg and a SS1 there (separately) and even tho they were promised to be ready by my trip. The date came, they weren't ready. Both times, the gear was there for over a month. This last time (and it will be the last time) they promised a month; i got busy and left it 2 months. I called, it wasn't done. When I threatened a poor review, the owner called me, got nasty and said he didn't appreciate the threat and my SS1 was going to 'magically' be done that Sunday. Here's the facts: I don't ever threaten, i write honest reviews, both good and bad. So the next person knows what to expect, that's what YELP is about. So, as they say "if the shoe fits" and if it fits in a bad way, then FIX IT. I am not happy about it and it really is a shame, they are local and I prefer to do business locally. I lived in the SoBay for 30+ years and retired to the Inland Empire... i would prefer to do business here, but they gave me no choice. If you need a referral, contact me.

Sharkey's isn't just a dive shop to us. It's where something really special started…read more From the very first phone call -- which turned into a 30+ minute conversation just vibing and asking questions...we knew this was our place. Craig, the owner, made everything feel easy and personal from the start. Signing up for classes, scheduling, getting certified... all seamless. No pressure, no ego, just genuine passion for diving and people. Craig even moved class dates around to accommodate our schedules. Who does that? That level of care meant everything to us. The entire team was incredible. Supportive, patient, knowledgeable, and just good humans. We didn't just learn how to dive...we built confidence, memories, and friendships that will last a lifetime. We'll absolutely be continuing our certifications here and buying our gear here. No question. We thought we were signing up for scuba classes. What we found was a dive family.

Craig and his team are absolute pros. I have been diving since 1998 and finally my three sons are…read moreold enough to get SCUBA-certified too. Whether you choose PADI or NAUI, the team at Sharky's make it as painless as possible. Great selection of gear and great pricing whether you are an entry-level diver or the most technical gear-head. Student discounts make it all approachable, especially when purchasing 3 of everything. It's great having a local dive shop that knows what they are doing as well as make you feel like family. What a valuable resource to have this far inland!

Solid dive shop in southern CA…read more Can't recommend this place enough, the dive masters are the perfect balance of cool and informative. The dive at shaws cove is cool too!

Had a bad experience at the Dana Point location but John here was able to help me out. To be…read morehonest, after dealing with the Dana Point location, I was on the fence about continuing to do business with this company at all. But John was patient, courteous and knowledgeable and was able to help me out just in time for my trip. Next time I'm coming here instead of Dana Point!

Just completed my open water refresh with Steven after some years off. I had an excellent…read moreexperience getting my muscle memory back and prepping me for my Kauai dive. He's very patient and calm while keeping instruction clear and concise. I left feeling completely confident and ready to hit the water again. I highly recommend LA Scuba Diving for your training needs.

Got my PADI openwater cert with LA scuba diving. Steve who…read moreruns the place was super accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure i had the best experience including being flexible with some of my last minute changes. Janet who was my instructor was so knowledgeable, funny and knew the best burger spot on catalina island! The equipments were in excellent condition as well. The full course took 3 days (2 weekends) and i went from bobbing around the pool like an apple to fully comfortable and fully enjoyed my dive well before the end of the course. Highly recommend!

Incredible service and knowledge by Brett. There was no pressure to sell my anything, but he…read moreoffered up his incredible experience of many thousands of dives. For sure, once certified on my upcoming trip to the Philippines, I'll be diving with Brett, and the dives he puts together here around CA, and globally. He's also quite funny, which is an added bonus.

Not to repeat what everyone else says but if you're looking for great equipment or a good price and…read morestraightforward information no pressure, etc. this is your place. Very impressed and thankful for my new equipment.

Jake, the manager went above and beyond to get the equipment I needed in a very short timeframe,…read moresuper helpful

Went to Eco from my Open Water Certification and the entire experience was fantastic! Very…read moreknowledgeable and polite staff assisted with gear rental recommendations and my instructor Kendra was nothing short of a pleasure to work with! Training was very hands on and any questions regarding hypothetical scenarios and specific circumstances were answered with knowledge built from experience. She took initiative to make sure all of the students were tended to and accommodated, as the different students came into the class at different levels of comfort with being in the water. More importantly, the entire experience was FUN! You can tell everyone in the shop loves what they do and makes you feel very welcome. I will be pursuing my other certifications here and will definitely book more trips through them in the future!

So happy we found this place! Ryan was so nice and knowledgeable and helped us with our scuba gear…read morerentals. Really good pricing for the scuba rentals, I'll definitely be back and will recommend to all my dive buddies!

Great service, fast and knowledgeable. They had everything in stock and no hassle. Friendly staff…read moreready to answer questions.

Rude and condescending- when I complained to the owner, basically co signed his managers behavior.read more

The best dive shop in Southern California! The staff was so…read morehelpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Great customer service!! This is my go - to dive shop. They have a great selection of dive gear and equipment from top brands- everything i needed was there!

I'm not a scuba diver but I know a lot of divers and they unequivocally attest to how much they…read moreenjoy this club. Sole Searchers Dive Club is a recreational club with monthly meetings at El Torito Restaurant in Pasadena. At the meetings, guest speakers, socializing, and the opportunity to win raffle prizes keep everyone in attendance happy and engaged. The guest speakers share interesting topics such as ocean conservation, marine life, and local and international dive locations, just to name a few. I think one of the best aspects of this club is that it's open to anyone who is interested in scuba diving. The people are very friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The club also schedules monthly beach and boat dives, so if you're hankering to go diving, here's your opportunity. Of course you have to be certified to go on these dives, but they're a great way to go diving with a nice group of people who love the ocean and hanging out with all those cool creatures beneath the surface.