The people who work here are awesome. I came in because I…read moreneeded a new set of swim goggles for my 6 year old. There was one green pair left and I mentioned that green is my son's favorite color. Long story short--we needed another pair the next day. I went back and after telling them I needed another pair, they guy at the counter (sorry I missed his name) saw me looking at what was out (no green) and said, "didn't you say his favorite color is green?" And he went in the back and brought out a pair of green kid goggles. Places where people go out of their way for something small like this are exactly the type of places that deserve good reviews and good business!

I always see this shop off the freeway as I drive back to LA from SD and had never stopped (yet…read moreheard good things from friends who had); but today with traffic horrible and in need of a tank fill I got my opportunity. I had called ahead to make sure (because not all dive shops are treated equal) and they confirmed they did. When I entered I realized that this was definitely a full service scuba center, not just a shop with a few items here and there; they had a full selection of gear, a large pool and learning center, a very nice large changing room, etc etc., basically everything you could ask for from a dive shop/center. I don't live locally to the area, but happy I stopped and I'm armed w knowledge for the future, and to share here, that they'll take care of you with friendly and professional service.

Rented a large tank to use while cleaning my pool. Great & friendly service. Tank worked…read moreperfectly... reasonable price, etc.

Great guys helped me expedite getting all my gear ready for a dive vacation when I waited until…read morealmost the last min. Thank you both so much!

We have been waiting to go on a trip for over two years. We finally got all our gear together after…read morebeing in storage for over two years. We have two masks with communications units. Both masks had a small flow from the inside. They needed to be serviced. Sandra helped me with connection with Jesse. Jesse (Tech) was able to diagnose and gave me options over the phone. His knowledge base is outstanding with these masks. They need to be serviced every two years of 100 dives. I had 10 days to get our masks serviced. Jesse made and appointment for me and I went down to Ocean Reef. They have a beautiful facility and everyone was welcoming. Jesse recommended a new folding support for the communication system and had my masks done in two hours. Thank you to all at Ocean Reef. We love your masks and the service is outstanding.

This review is not about Ocean Reef equipment which is fantastic but about the customer service and…read morewarranty experience I recently experienced. My underwater comm unit stopped working. The first call I made was answered immediately and I was given instructions on troubleshooting. No luck so I was instructed to send the unit to them and they would repair or replace it. They replaced it with a brand new unit that retails for over $500.00. No charge!! Every person I had contact with was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. I can't imagine buying any equipment other than Ocean Reef.

Such a nice and knowledgeable owner. Josh is amazing!…read more My wife just started spear fishing and we stopped by this shop to check it out. Prices were great and they had an awesome selection. The owner Josh was so cool and had so much good information. You can tell he loves the sport and really wants to make his customers happy. We will definitely be buying more equipment from him. Such an awesome experience.

Walked into the shop as a newb, walked out as a newb with a few pointers and all the gear I need to…read morebe successful out on the water. Very helpful staff were able to answer all my questions and get me geared up for the adventure ahead. Dylan helped me out getting fitted and picking out my gear, and Diamond was available via phone when I had to re string my reaper and couldn't figure it out. Awesome shop, better people.

Really happy and super impressed with the personal service and recommendations provided on dive…read morelights! Hope to dive with them soon!!

Officially PADI Scuba certified! I'm so happy--this was a significant accomplishment for me. I…read moredidn't think I could get through it and wanted to quit many times, especially while swimming in the cold 62°F water at Laguna Beach. Thanks to my amazing instructor Spencer, I pushed through, and now I'm very proud of myself! He really took his time with me, was extremely patient and walked me through every skill step-by-step. By the time I hit the open water, I felt like a pro. Spencer is so knowledgeable and an excellent instructor. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get their certifications.

What a great day for whale watching!…read more The crew is amazing! Ivy, Tekon, Saxon, Chris. Hope I got all the spelling right! I've been on this boat and it's not always a guarantee as nature is nature but today was perfect. Calm seas, thousands...yes thousands of dolphin and a dozen whales. Mostly humpback but we saw two finback as well. So rad. Can't wait until next time!

Although this was a sad occasion the crew of Oceanside Adventures made it lovely. First off the…read moreboat was really nice. It had covered seating as well as seating on the bow. The boat was clean and it also came with snacks for our 25 minute ride out to sea and back. Not sure if he was the first mate or the captain and I'm probably spelling his name wrong (Tolcan) was super attentive to our group. The ride was what could be expected on the ocean. A super plus was all the dolphins that we saw. This crew and the young lady at the sign in booth made this a very nice family event. If you are in the market to charter a boat, this is definitely a company I would look into.

I came by on a Sunday for a quiet fun day…read more We rented kayaks and played around for 1-2 hours. The sun was out and it was a relaxing time. The price is reasonable too. Bring the kids. This is a good old time. The restrooms could use more maintenance though.

Brought my family here for the weekend, and I was quite unhappy…read more The staff exhibited unprofessional behavior and displayed rudeness, along with inappropriate comments. The water was extremely dirty and had a foul odor. I won't be bringing my family back to this filthy lagoon.

I went to my first PADI Open Water Course in 1995 as a young Marine and it allowed me to dive…read moreduring my 1995 WESTPAC deployment in several awesome countries. It opened the doors for me to complete Advanced Open Water and start my Rescue Diver certification years later as a Volunteer Firefighter with Seagate Fire in 2001 after 9/11. A great experience and I recommended it to young Marines as a way to meet people as the "new guy" and a place that will hold many memories. My original card is beaten and battered but it is a reminder of my great SCUBA adventures and a wonderful memory. Check them out and dive, dive, dive!!!

Veteran Owned and Operated. I'm happy to have visited and met the team…read more I'm excited there is a DIve shop on the base for my son to take advantage of. Located at the Pool area, its a small place that's easy to miss. Interested in learning Scuba, stop by and learn from the pros.

The Oceanside Harbor is another place to check out if you are near the pier and in the area. There…read moreis a lot of paid parking if you want to park steps away, but if you are willing to walk 750 feet or so, there is also free parking. The harbor has a mix of shopping, dining, whale watching, and other assorted businesses to check out. There are restaurants, coffee shops, boat rentals, jet ski and kayak rentals, places to store your boat, souvenir shopping, etc. There is a lighthouse, and there are sidewalks so you can walk from one end all the way to the other end out by the ocean. And down by some of the boats are plenty of seals / sea lions to check out. They like to hang out on the dock sunbathing, fighting, frolicking, and general shenanigans. During the holidays they have boat parades, and it is fun to watch them cruise by all lit up. Pictures and videos attached.

Oceanside Harbor is a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy the coast…read more The marina views are beautiful, and the fire pits make it perfect for evening hangouts although during summer get there early to secure a pit. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, and watching the boats and wildlife adds to the peaceful vibe. Great place for a stroll or just soaking in the ocean air! Lots of paid parking , if you want free parking you'll have to park by the restaurants.