I had a great experience calling to find out about my certification. I'm well on my way and I appreciate their flexibility and knowledge.

I have a teen headed to Emerald Bay for summer camp. I have called this shop over and over worried about my special needs kiddo. He tested out the Discovery course and was patiently given a head start to success. I am so Grateful for all the help navigating forms and camp and scuba . We are ready for an amazing summer. read more

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Absolutely horrible operation. Amateurish personnel coupled with mendacity, gaslighting and ineptitude. My console hose came loose literally five dives after it had been "serviced." Fortunately, it was at 40 feet rather than 100 feet. This was after a debacle regarding the regulator "being ready." Anyone concerned about their own safety in the water should steer clear of this dump. read more

Completed my PADI Open Water course with this dive shop. My instructors were Zane, Jake, and Abby and all 3 of them were attentive, patient, and thorough in their teaching. Highly recommend this shop for the PADI open water certification. read more

In2Deep is the best dive shop by far in Southern California. I recently got my dry suit certification and Alex was my instructor for my open water dives. He is an incredible teacher and has so much experience to share that it made the whole process extremely enjoyable. Nick was the instructor for the classroom & pool dive with the entire process operating smoothly with many options to complete my training. The shop has an incredible staff with all the cool, new gadgets to expand your diving enjoyment. Also, they operate the best dive club in S CA. read more

Highly recommend In2Deep! From the shop employees to the instructors, everyone was helpful and friendly every step of the way. I recently completed my certification and they helped me buy gear, schedule training and dives, complete the training and dives, process the PADI paperwork, and answered all the questions I had along the way. They even offer special events at the shop! read more

Booked my pool day last minute and kind of in a rush, but everything went well. Super friendly staff, had a great time doing refresher class. read more

I have been to more dive stores than you can count. Some good some fair and sadly some bad. In 2 Deep is definitely in the good category. The owner gave a personal tour and we talked diving for a good half hour. Their rental gear is top of the line and some would say the gear is expensive (if your life is worth $10, spend $10 on life support equipment). As a professional SCUBA instructor for over 30 years I can tell you place has everything you need. Street parking only and mind the meeter. read more

Such nice people and the instructor put me at ease for my recertification. New location looks great. read more

I don't normally leave reviews like this but I had to share my subpar experience at this dive shop. I wanted to get my regulator serviced prior to a dive trip in Hawaii. I was quoted over the phone (roughly $200) the pricing was a bit more than another shop but I wanted to stay local and support a local business. The staff was very friendly as was the owner that I met. They inspected my regulator and told me that the octopus needed to be replaced. Every octopus was $200-$300. I pointed out a cheaper one they had in the back but it still ended up being $150. I complied and didn't want to make a big deal as I wanted to give them the business. They took my gear after my purchase and told me it would take about a week to get it serviced. I received a phone call a few days later that the service was done earlier than expected. I brought my bcd in to make sure everything was working. I hooked it up to a tank and to test my gear set. As soon as I turned the tank on, there was an instant rush of air coming from one of the "serviced" stages. Again, I didn't make a seen or voice any frustration. I told them it wasn't a big deal, and I packed my things to head out. Before leaving, they mentioned that my dive comp housing needed to be replaced, which again I complied with. I came back again a third time once the servicing was finally complete. This time, the owner didn't greet me and the first staff member that I had been dealing with wasn't in the shop. A new staff member came and assured me everything was working fine. I tested the gear and it seemed alright at the time. The second bill came, and I noticed that they had added a few extra charges on there. My $200 quote had become over $400. I wasn't happy about any this but I paid and packed everything up. To top it off, they didn't even thank me upon leaving which I found rude. I arrived on my dive trip and I unpacked my carry-on dive bag. I hooked up my gear and then I noticed an issue with my dive computer. The housing that had been replaced and "serviced" wasn't They attached properly and it wasn't even usable (see photo) I didn't want this to ruin my trip to Hawaii so I ended up renting gear from the dive shop out there After all that, I spent over $500 on gear and I didn't even get to use my own gear. Find yourself another dive shop and don't waste your time and money here. I only gave a second star because the staff was friendly. read more

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This shop is a breath of fresh air -- no pun intended! The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly and the atmosphere is not hectic and rushed. The best is, they don't push you hard on sales and they really listen to your needs, while still educating you. We recently did a small intimate excursion with them and it was the best boat experience my dive buddies and I have had. We felt well looked after, comfortable, and safe. I can't recommend them enough! read more

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We loved it here! Staff were so welcoming and helpful, we didn't want to leave. Oh and we bought a fabulous Henderson wet suit! Ty In2DeepDive! read more

Carrie and the team were very friendly and helpful throughout the entire course. Greg was my instructor for my pool dive and open water dive. I felt very safe and had a great time. read more

my son has been getting certified at in2deep and he lives the staff. Abbie cohen is his instructor and he loves her and she has been great with him. he's 14 years old and just getting into scuba diving. would highly recommend them. they offer pool training close by at Smc. amazing group including Andy and the owners are very knowledgeable. read more

I have been on several dives chartered by In2DeepDiving and I have to say that each dive was a blast! The dive pros are some of the best I have ever been with. They are knowledgeable, considerate and highly professional. I have also bought a lot of new equipment through the shop and felt that I was always offered prices that were very competitive. I have been diving steadily since 1980 and with over 1500 dives under my belt, I can honestly offer an unqualified recommendation of Carrie, Nick, Tim, John, etc and there company In2Deep Diving. I am grateful that I have access to such a tremendous resource in my community. read more

The owner was very nice and listened to what I needed, not what she needed to sell. Great selection of items. The store was nicely kept - definitely a dive retail shop. All items were the same price you would find anywhere else. read more

I needed some snorkle equipment and the service was excellent. Although equipment is simple, I got some extra tips about care. Highly reccomend this dive shop for knowledgeble staff and great selection. read more

Did my re-certification after many years away from diving and the staff was understanding and very supportive. Their connection with PADI for the e-learning was very easy as was coordinating the in-office class and in-water dives (all done at Catalina). On the Open Water cert dives, all staff were all very professional and helpful. They've got a good system in place to get from Long Beach and back with no problems. Hope to do my Nitrox and other certs with them in the near future! read more

In2Deep is an awesome neighborly dive shop. The staff couldn't be nicer and the equipment is all top of the line with great prices and selections. They have constant sales and the classes they offer are all top notch. 5 stars! read more

I am not a good swimmer or snorkeler and my husband is great at both. Heading to a recent snorkel destination we decided to purchase our own gear instead of relying on the locations to fit us (Covid and all that). The people here were fabulous; knowledgeable and so helpful. They met both of our needs with care and thoughtfulness and were conscious of price since we obviously aren't major snorkelers who will be out every weekend and need the very newest gizmos. There was no upselling and no one speaking down to us with our lack of experience and knowledge. We were offered so many helpful tips and they were just A++. read more

Dive shop itself is okay, but there are undoubtedly much better shops you can go to in the area. I have gone through multiple certification courses and worked with various shops both around LA and outside the US. This was undoubtedly my worst experience. The lady sitting behind the front desk was incredibly cold and dismissive, and there was a complete lack of communication regarding scheduling for certification dives. The limited availability of dives was only communicated after we had signed up and paid for the course. After much back and forth, we ended up switching to a different shop and had a much better experience. If you want to get your scuba certification during the summer I recommend you take your business elsewhere. read more

These guys are so enthusiastic. I LOVE diving, and I thank the team at in2deep for teaching my girlfriend and helping that passion flow. Now it's something we love together. P.S. good suggestions on cutting tools! read more

Great knowledgeable staff and a nice selection of gear . Most dive shops look like a basement with throw away furniture and bad lighting. The new space has a gear showroom, a class area , tank stations and as well as a repair shop. They helped me out with mask fitting and were helpful with free diving specific gear. My goto dive Shop and they're observing all the safety protocols for covid 19 read more

What can I say, Carrie, Nick, and the entire In2Deep team are like a second family to us. My wife and I started with a basic scuba certification and have since gotten our advanced cert and Nitrox all with In2Deep. That one decision to pop into their store has done nothing short of completely change our lives -- we've now been diving all over Southern California, from Catalina to Anacapa to Mexico and even the local oil rigs and made our way to advanced, off the grid dives in Kauai and an amazing 8-day live aboard in the Maldives with sharks and mantas-- all thanks to the knowledge, guidance, and friendship that In2Deep has to offer. Our only regret is that we didn't start diving sooner because the world has finally completely opened up to us. Don't think twice about it. Run, don't walk there. Thanks, In2Deep! We'll be back soon! Tom & Breean read more

In2Deep Diving - Scuba Diving Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This place is great. We signed up for class right before a trip to the Bahamas. We needed to get our classroom and fist dive taken care of ASAP. Carrie and the whole staff helped us out. Carrie followed up with us along the way to make sure we didn't miss anything. Classroom was great, informative and fun. If you need any gear or a good place to get started I highly recommend In2Deep. read more

In2Deep Diving - Carrie the shop owner. Super nice and very helpful. - Scuba Diving Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Excellent shop + world class instructors. I can't say enough good things about my experience while getting my Open Water Certification. Top flight gear, plus instruction that exceeded all my expectations. Nick, John and Katie were extremely professional, thorough, and good fun to be around. All my dives/testing were done with tremendous confidence on my part because of how they teach. If you're within 400 miles and considering getting certified or moving up to a specialty, they are worth the trip! read more

In2Deep Diving - With instructors, Nick & John - Scuba Diving Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We came to In2Deep after trying a few other places; we were having difficulty finding wetsuit that worked well for my daughter. The staff was super helpful. The had her try on a men's suit, figured out a conversion to the correct women's size and ordered it. When the suit came in it fit like a dream. We really appreciated the friendly helpful team at In2Deep! read more

Definitely had a good time company was great and they helped me out with everything I needed

We recently had several of our scouts participate in scuba certification at Emerald Bay Scout Camp. In2Deep, and their instructor Jake, did a fantastic job with training. They had fun, but there was a great deal of attention focused upon education and safety. We greatly appreciate the dedication of Jake and the rest of the In2Deep diving staff. THANK YOU! read more

I've been going to this dive shop for years. They're basically family and I always have a great experience with them. They have extreme knowledge in gear, great rentals, and experienced staff. If you're trying to get certified for open water, this is the place to go! read more

Best dive shop out there!! All the staff and Carrie always take care of all of my diving needs. I rent gear from here all the time and rates are great - their organized trips are awesome too. Best dive shop in SoCal. read more

Love In2Deep! Best dive shop in the West side and so happy for their new location near me. Can't wait to dive again with you!

In my 30 years of diving I got to try many dive shops. In2Deep is by far the most friendly customer attentive shop. Even when I just go there for a tank refill I still feel like a kid in a candy stores. They have it all. Woohoo! read more

Just got back from an amazing amazing trip with In2Deep in Cozumel, Mexico. I cannot say enough great things about Carrie, Nick and the entire shop's planning of this trip and how it went. It was one of the best, if not the best, dive trip I have ever had. I used to dive a lot when I was younger and it has been many years without diving. When my new boyfriend decided to start diving, I was really excited. Carrie and Nick helped us get gear and did all the planning for the trip. Nick knows pretty much everything about scuba gear from intro stuff to advanced tech, and I felt really comfortable with his suggestions. On our trip, the hotel was literally on the beach next to the dive shop! We had a five minute walk to the dive shop which kept all of our gear organized and ready overnight, a 100-foot walk to the boat, with all of our air and a 15-minute ride to the dive sites. Several of the dives (drift dives over beautiful reefs and walls) ended right in front of the hotel. The after-dive activities were great, a beautiful pool, lush jungle gardens and excellent meals. The hotel rooms were large and immaculate, extremely quiet, nice granite floors, a free mini-bar and excellent air conditioning. Carrie had assembled a fantastic group of travellers with all ranges of experience and we had great discussions into the night. AND THEN MY BOYFRIEND PROPOSED! I'm sure not everyone will have the dream vacation that I had with In2Deep but I can't wait to go on another one with them! If you are looking for a dive shop with a friendly family attitude, intensely personal service and a global outlook, this is your place. read more

I am also a dive instructor I especially like the way the shop is run. Their attitude,attention to the details in everything I saw I have taken some of the things I saw there and implemented them at the shop I work with. Kudos to the owner and staff I had a great time and diving with you. I was not only impressed but had a great time and enjoyed myself immediately read more

I've gone a few trips and bought some gear at In2Deep for a few years now, at the old shop on Broadway and now the new bigger shop on Pico. Always a great experience. Friendlier then other dive shops in the area. read more

Our 12 year old son wanted to learn how to dive and the people at In2Deep were exceptional with him. The pool dive sessions didn't go as planned but they were patient and supportive of him. The team at In2Deep were very communicative with us, his parents, and we look forward to his return to the pool when COVID precautions lift and he is able. Thank you! read more

In2Deep is the best! I have done all of my training with them (from open water through divemaster training), and couldn't be happier. The owners, instructors, and other regular divers have become like family. The shop also carries a great selection of merchandise, and plans super fun trips. I've gone with them to Honduras, Missouri, and Mexico, and am looking forward to many more amazing trips, as well as local dives. I can't recommend In2Deep enough! read more

Carrie was awesome! I had a very short amount of time to obtain my scuba certification for a trip to Vietnam and she was able to get me in a class the same week I called. She walked me through the whole process and made sure I had all the right gear (and helped me color-coordinate it ). The class was amazing. Carrie was very patient with all of us as we learned all the skills. Our weekend in Catalina was very relaxed and we completed some amazing dives and saw some interesting sea life. I could not recommend In 2 Deep more! read more

Wow...really great shop with very cool inventory. The owners are really "in 2" their business. The retail portion of the store is stocked with top quality equipment and accessories. But keep in mind that it's more than retail. The equipment from the rental department is brand new and top quality and for the same price as other shop's old/salty equipment. The third spoke in their wheel is classes. The owner, Carrie, has a stellar reputation in the dive community. She can teach all ages, and she knows where and when to go. I would put her in the top 1% of experienced divers in So. Cal. read more