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!

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

This is a fantastic place to become certified as a Scuba diver. The team is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, professional, and patient. Not to mention, they are very likable . I wholeheartedly recommend them!

Friendly staff Nice atmosphere…read more You get educated faster Instructions include swimming pool lessons They rent tanks suits and shoes

The instructors are very patient and friendly. Probably one of the nicest people around…read more If you live around Koreatown in LA, it is very close so I recommend it. This dive shop has a great community of divers who will accept you and include you in all their dives. I went diving with them almost every weekend for past 5 months. Community is very important to me so I highly recommend Beverly Dive shop to everyone.

I had an amazing experience at Divers West! I have always wanted to scuba but it was a little scary…read moreto me, but my teenage son and I decided to do it together. I'm so glad we chose Divers West! The owner Javier is personable and helpful, and I learned so much from him and bought some great gear. (Support your local dive shop!) Our instructors were incredible - we had Mark Kempe for the pool dive instructions, and Emerson Martínez for the ocean dives. Mark has been diving forever it seems and he got us off to a great start. And Emerson has tons of experience and we felt very confident with him in the ocean and at Catalina. Our dive master Reed was fantastic - I confess I got a little panicked in the ocean when water got in my mask as I descended, and Reed came back up with me and got me totally calmed down and talked me through it all, and I was able to descend like a pro. Thank you, Reed! You made all the difference. I feel like a whole new world has opened up to us!! Hint: if you have a big roller bag, bring it instead of the bag you get from Divers West! The gear is so heavy and even though we pay to have it transported on Catalina Island, it was just so heavy to bring from the car onto the ferry, off the ferry to the transport truck, and then back again at the end of the day when you're so tired. Just toss the DW bag with all its gear into the roller bag and you will be so happy. You're gonna love this dive shop! ps I also heard about the group Sole Searchers in Pasadena that meets once a month for dinner and plans bunches of trips together. Fun!

I had such an amazing experience with my first time ever diving. Signing up for the class from the…read morewebsite is easy and navigating around the course is simple as well. Even if you are completely new to diving, the courses very well prepare you for what to expect and possible hazards that you could encounter. Some basics: -Get a mask that fits -You'd need to experiment with different fins that match your swimming style. -Get the hose with a valve, you'll need it when youre hitting the real waves. -Buy the boots with the extra layers; your feet and fins will thank you. -Always use defog every time you can because it will fog every time it could. -Remember to breathe. -Have a separate bag for your valuables. My class' instructor was Mark Kempe, and he was the most personable person I've ever interacted with. He loves talking about VR (Half-Life: Alyx) and software - he loves that stuff. He also used to fly planes, ride bikes - pretty much everything - he's done it. Javier, the owner, is such a cool guy too. Tons of fun experience to share and encourages you to join them, too. He likes flight simulator games. haha We started off with 2 days of pool diving. We got familiar with our gear, practice basic skills, we even got to play around with the extra air we have left to get comfortable. Same thing was with day 2 - we picked up where we left off and we just had the rest of the time to continue practicing the skills that we could improve on. Day 3 - it was at Veterans Park, Redondo Beach. It was raining too, and it added to the already fun trip. I felt very comfortable with what ive learned in the pool and i was actually pretty excited for our first open water dive. Got to see an octopus. Remember, to walk on your feet until you cant walk anymore and then put your fins on. Dont be afraid of the open water and stay close with your buddy. Day 4 - CATALINA! When you get to Catalina, USE THE TRANSPORT SERVICE - its SUPER WORTH IT. They will pick up and load one bag and transport it to and from the dive site and they will even store it for you until you are ready to leave - it will save your back and it will save your energy. At the dive site, you dont even have to go far to see the beautiful stuff - its right there when you hit the water! Mark even saw a technical diver with the advance gear and had him show us how it works and how its different. I think that person was a technical level diver and he also explained everything very well. WE GOT TO SEE THE BLACK SEA BASS!!! OMG. I cant wait to make new friends and go on more dives. This opens a whole new world of opportunity and adventure for me, and its only going to get better and more fun from here.

I can't say enough about this place...I called discreetly to ask questions about diving safety as…read moremy husband was currently in a predicament and in a hyperberic chamber at UCLA. Whoever I spoke to guided me about what the best way to handle everything would be. He spent a lot of time answering all of my questions in a very non-judgy way. Honestly, I wish that I dived as I would definitely give this place my business. I do not live locally there, or I would send my husband. Thanks to the expertise of the person who answered the phone at the shop, I can now encourage my husband to come clean about it and let the dive master know(as well as his dive buddy).

I called aquanautics dive shop to try to get my diving certificate before a trip to Mexico and they…read morehelped me get my confined water dive done within a week. They were flexible, they worked with my schedule, and it was a great experience- I highly recommend them. Jeff is the owner and he was always available and answering my calls and my emails right away. Because of my crazy schedule I had to do an open water dive with someone else and they helped me arrange that. Very accommodating! Tip: I learned that if you focus only on getting your diving certificate, you could probably have it in about a week.

Stew has more than 45 years of scuba diving experience. His patience and attentiveness stand out…read morethe most about his instruction, always creating a safe and nurturing environment for his students. Stewart's exceptional observation skills ensure a seamless harmony with the ocean's rhythm, making every dive an insightful journey. What truly sets Stewart apart is his focus on safety, combined with a lighthearted demeanor that makes every dive educational and enjoyable. His presence is reassuring and comforting - diving with Stewart feels like being in the care of a trusted friend. It's no wonder I entrust him with the most precious part of my world: he's guiding my three daughters toward their dive certifications and skillfully training me for my dive master certification. In Stewart's hands, I feel entirely secure and confident in his ability to transform us into confident, competent divers. Stewart isn't just an instructor; he's a guardian of the deep and a mentor for a lifetime of underwater adventures.

Reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I have personally dived with Mr. Deats several times, and…read morehave always had a fantastic experience. Some of those were complemented by some fun underwater pictures. Highly recommended.

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.

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.