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Eco Dive Center

4.6 (654 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Alexis M.

I visited Eco Dive to get my open water certification. The staff were so helpful and knowledgeable about all things scuba and got me the best deal with the equipment I bought. They price match for most items and also give you a student discount if you're taking one of their courses which is nice. My instructors were super helpful and now that I'm scuba certified I can't wait to go scuba diving!

Sari S.

Becoming apart of the eco dive center community has truly been the biggest highlight of my 2024 year. In July, I finally got my open water certification after putting it off for years. When I say I got hooked immediately, I mean it. I made some cool new friends and had truly the world's best diving instructor - Richie who has now been dubbed our scuba dad. My whole certification group ended up going on to get our Advanced open water, and then a few of us also did our wreck and nitrox certs too! The staff at eco has been incredible in educating us and involving us in the community! I recently took advantage of the crazy good Black Friday event and bought most of my gear! Getting excited to head to Fiji with Eco in August, and to get my rescue cert done by the end of summer! I love eco and am so so thankful to have found a community of inspirational and inclusive people! Look no further - get down to eco today to start your scuba journey!

Devon D.

Erin was AMAZING. Me, my boyfriend, and my friend came for our SDI certification and she was so knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and approachable. If anyone is considering , I highly recommend ECO and Erin. However I would like to include that "all rentals included" is a bit misleading as you have to purchase your own mask, snorkel, and fins. Maybe a scuba aficionado would know that is personal gear but is as newbies were a bit surprised. Thanks so much Erin and ECO.

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Ann L.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this dive shop. I have taken OW Advanced and Nitrox courses with Richie, a very kind instructor. I joined a group diving trip to Grand Cayman with Eco Dive recently. Our group was a nice mix of 3 instructors from Eco Dive and 9 divers (experienced and new). I really enjoyed the company of everyone from different backgrounds and professions. Instructors (Kerry, Ashley and Ryan) were all fantastic, very knowledgeable and helpful. Also Beth was so helpful when I called to inquire about their overseas trips. I made some friends through this trip. I can't wait to join another group trip with Eco Dive.

Jared F.

This is a nice little dive center in Los Angeles! They offer plenty of services including dive classes and charters. Also, if you take a class with them, you will always get a student discount which is great. The customer service is awesome, everyone working is very knowledgeable and willing to help with your needs. If you have a question with diving or with any of the gear you need I would definitely recommend stopping here. Prices vary depending on what you are looking for but I would say they are average, they also price match if that's a concern.

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Matthew T.

A week after returning from Ambergris Caye, Belize in June '24, with my partial Open Water certification, I walked into Eco Dive Center and struck gold! My Belizean instructor, Felicito, recommended I get my scuba kit before returning in September for my final open water dives, and The Great Blue Hole. Thanks to Jason and Jake, PADI Instructors, I walked out a few hours later that Sunday with the best recreational equipment on the market. OMS Smartstream BCD, SCUBAPRO MK25 Evo Regulator and SuuntoD5 Computer with Tank Pod for starters. I was in and out of the shop over the coming weeks, picking up items that'd arrived, and ordering more bits and bobs. I quickly got to know the rest of the team including Sofia, Allyse and Will, all Divemaster's. The service just got better and better by the minute. Will was checking delivery on my SCUBAPRO Steamer 1mm suit only to find it ending up on backorder. He mentioned SCUBAPRO was releasing a military issue camo suit to the public and said he'd check. Several days later he called letting know he scored it for me, even in a 4XL. Big time booyah! I just returned from Jake fitting my BCD, and finalizing my regulator setup including pairing my computer to the pod. I had the good fortunate of finally meeting Ron, the owner as well. Bravo Ron! There's not a more knowledgeable, friendly and inclusive team of dive professionals in SoCal. You'd be a fool to trust your scuba needs to anyone else. I won't. Great Blue Hole, here I come thanks to Eco!

Easton T.

This is my go to dive shop! All the staff is very friendly, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable. There are many great deals they offer on the wide variety of gear they have.

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2 months ago

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

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The staff on site is very patient and informative about side mount diving and classes. Thanks so much guys!

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Met the owner and his son today exceptional people great customer service at their business‼

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2 years ago

Great scuba fun lesson. Recommend. Maddie is amazing instructor. They sell lots of gear too. Stop by.

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Excellent instruction!! Very organized and friendly. Discount on Groupon. Full service, sell, rent, organize trips, Tuesday night events.

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Great dive shop! Extremely well managed. Staffed w/ employees who are passionate and knowledgeable about diving. Look no further..,

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Does the center carry wetsuits for sale? Couldn't find any listed on their website.

tons to try-on and get sweaty:) all top brands at lower prices seen anywhere. discounted gear all… 

Do you guys fill HPA tanks for paintball gun here? 48 cubic inch tank with a 4500psi capacity?

We're strictly breathing gasses. sorry bud

Do we have to buy snorkels, bring our own, or just rent them at the center?

All three of those are options. Totally up to you. I personally bought the snorkel and mask from Eco on the first day because those are sort of personal items and easy to travel with for wherever you are going to do your diving. Eco has many options… 

Do they teach free diving?

Yes, new freediving instructor from New Zealand

Hi there! Just wondering if cage diving is offered? If not, does anyone happen to know where I would be able to cage dive?

Down in Guadalupe Mexico

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“Received my open water certification with instructors Jason Karten and Shannon Crosby who were both fantastic.”

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4.7(50 reviews)
6.3 mi•Arlington Heights

I was stoked on the trip to Catalina Island with Blue Holic Scuba. As a full time dive…read moreprofessional, having worked worldwide it's easy to see when a dive shop has a passion for what they do and a fresh operation. What sold me on choosing Blue Holic as opposed to spending a little less money booking everyone "à la carte" style with other companies were a few key things. The trip leaves on an early ferry which isn't always available to book on your own, so you can make the most of your day and still get back in time for dinner. Additionally, they have a porter which hauls your gear to casino point making the walk much less taxing and finally they offer 3 dives while most others are only 2 at a comparable price. All in all, Keline and the crew took great care of me and from what I observed and overheard they offer expert instruction and had multiple classes with happy students and provide a great and fun atmosphere for every experience level from green students to dive professionals. -Capt Gregory Lewandowski PADI MSDT #240550 Owner, Sub-Surface Marine Solutions Subsurfacemarine.com Liquid Origins UW Photo & Video Liquid-Origins.com

I took my open dive certification course here and cannot recommend them enough. All of the…read moreinstructors I had have been incredible, and they make sure that every session has a good instructor to student ratio (the most I've had was 4 students per instructor). They also only offer boat dives as shore diving can turn off a lot of people to diving as it's so hard for beginners. Due to weather, my scheduled dive got cancelled, and I was worried that I would not be able to get certified before a vacation where I was planning to dive. Keline and Harry were extremely accommodating and went out of their way to make sure that I could go on my final dive to get my license. Will definitely be coming back for future scuba trips with them or if I decide to pursue a different certification

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Learn to Freedive with us! One of our students is getting ready to dive, practicing her breathing on the surface before descending!

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Sail Dreams

5.0(1 review)
3.0 mi

I'm not really into sea trips and yachting, but I like new experiences. So when my friend invited…read moreme to try I decided to give it a shot. I didn't expect much, but I can tell you, that was an absolutely wonderful experience. Not only we rocked the waves and met the sunset with nice and friendly people, but I also had a chance to sail myself and make couple of jumps from the stern. Ah, also we made some great pics! ;) must try experience!

From the owner: Sailing tours and yacht rentals. Tours:…read more· Location - 835 Hopkins Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, Tour - up to 6 people. · Location - 13701 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Tour - up to 2 people. · The min travel time is 3 hours - 179$/1 hour. · You can also hire a sailboat without a captain. · Sailing practice. · Can take pets aboard, available 24/7. · Request before the trip. · Night Short trips · Request before the trip: Text us: 1(424) 436-7209 Mail: manager@sail-dreams.com About This Deal: * A romantic date, throw a boat party with own music, watch sea creatures, do a photoshoot or jump off the board and swim in the open ocean. * Includes snacks and beverages or can bring own snacks too. * Route can be decided by people. * Get behind the wheel, start the engine (our boat has one) or use the sail only. * Includes masks for scuba diving (if needed you need to request 24 hours before trip). * Start the adventure by having a BBQ in a nearby park before the departure (if needed you need to request 24 hours before trip). Book now - we response immediately!

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Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean

4.5(13 reviews)
4.5 mi

Creating a review of this seems pretty broad. I guess you can review whole oceans now, or it seems…read morelike it. This is probably just referring to the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica. A bit more of a focus on this area. You can find lots going on around here, from the famous pier to hip bars and restaurants. A lot of fun things around the pier on the coastline. It's got the beach of course, the best part. The City of LA doesn't have much coastline, only west of the airport and the exclusive neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, so many come to Santa Monica for that. Going to the pier is the best place to start here. There's miles of beaches on both sides. Be careful in the water because there's sharks and other mean creatures. This place is known for that. Another option is to just enjoy the beach. The activities on it include volleyball and other sports. Get here by using public transportation to avoid parking hassles. It's best to take the E Line straight to the pier. Then you can go to the beach or wherever.

It's a nice long stretch of beach and gray sand. Lots of surfers out here trying yo surf the waves…read more It's lovely to be out here and listening the crashing of the waves. The only thing is certain people are not responsible taking up their own trash and thus many are left on the beach. When I was there I saw a man walking on the beach with a plastic bag and a long picker to pick up the trash along the beach. I thanked him for his good heart. I also saw a girl threw a plastic wrapper on beach. I called her out and asked her to pick up her own trash. Please keep everything how nature places it wherever you go. Pick up your own trash and keep America clean.

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