All Star has been amazing and truly so helpful in teaching our little ones to swim. We came here…read morewith no experience and seeing the progress has been great. Office staff and instructors are awesome. Would definitely recommend!

My 4.5-year-old is currently learning to swim with Ms. Desiree and absolutely loves it!…read more We first tried ASA Dublin, but it was a constant struggle....overcrowded slots, limited pool and changing space, and long waits. Even during COVID, it felt overwhelming, and progress was slow. Then we switched to ASA Livermore, where, unfortunately, a teacher once pushed him into the pool despite his discomfort with water in his eyes. That experience really set him back, and we paused swimming altogether in 2023. Fast forward to 2025, we gave All Star a try. It's only been 1.5 months, and the transformation is incredible. Not only does he love the water, but he looks forward to every class. He's already jumping in, kicking, floating, and taking risk, all in just 15-minute sessions! It's definitely pricey, but the progress has made it absolutely worth it. Camille has also been wonderful... so warm, accommodating, and great with kids. The whole environment here feels positive and welcoming. We're really grateful we made the switch.

Jack was incredible. He was diligent, thoughtful and helped me find a class on a day I needed. He…read morenever forgot about us or made it hard. Thank you Jack.

I can't speak too much to the degree of the effectiveness and quality of the program and…read moreinstructors because when I signed up I was forced to accept these terms, after my first lesson I went to ask them about revoking this because I'm not comfortable with my child's identity being irrevocably given to them to be used at their leisure, in perpetuity, and however they like. They told me there's literally nothing they will do or can do about this. They refunded me for the class and canceled my membership because I'm just not gonna go ahead and sign this stuff over just so my kid can get swim classes. This was back in July. I've signed back into my account and as you can see here nothing has changed and this still exists. No parent should have to give up the identity of their child in order to use a product or service that they're already willing to pay for.

American Swim Academy is an outstanding place to learn how to swim at any age! As an adult, I came…read morein hoping to overcome my fear of deep water and become a more confident swimmer. Scott is my instructor, and he makes every lesson engaging, encouraging, and genuinely fun. He explains each technique clearly and patiently, making everything easy to understand, while his sense of humor keeps the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. I always leave our lessons feeling motivated and proud of my progress. I truly look forward to swimming every week, and I'm excited to keep building my skills and confidence in the water. I highly recommend American Swim Academy--especially Scott!

Years later, we are still here! now with my third kid, occasionally other family (my husband…read morefinally decided to learn how to swim :D). ASA has been flexible and accommodating with scheduling and makeups when illness and other issues inevitably arise. We love the small class sizes and open changing rooms. Shout out to Archana for all her help! Pro tip: if you choose earlier/odd times that no one wants, you can often end up with 1-on-1 lessons. Ask the rep how many kids are enrolled when signing up. If no times available, sometimes they will open a new spot.

Honestly, I was so impressed with how much my kids (Almost 5 and almost 3) progressed during their…read more12 lessons. Before they started, I warned their instructor that we did not expect much because both of them were very hesitant about getting in the water and often refused to even try things like putting their face in the water or doing assisted floating. Jianna did an AMAZING job with my kids, because by the end of the 4 weeks, my 5 year old was swimming unassisted in backstroke and freestyle across the pool, and practicing skills to keep herself afloat and able to safely get to the wall. My 3 year old who wanted nothing to do with the water was getting in on his own, kicking when instructed, and even attempting to blow bubbles. Jianna was so patient and positive with my kids, and they looked forward to seeing her every day. She was attentive and so knowledgeable, and was able to work with very different development and skill levels extremely effectively. She has taken away so much stress from this mom and I am extremely grateful to her and Sunsational for these lessons. Definitely will be using again and highly recommend!

Linda was a caring and excellent teacher. She really understood how to help me overcome the fear…read moreand make sure I learn the important safety skills. I look forward to every session with her and it has made my summer so fun. The whole enrollment process is smooth and easy too. Highly recommend !

Wow, San Ramon Aquatic Center is great if you're looking for a place for beginner swimmers or a…read moreplace to splash during a hot summer day. We've been to Dublin Wave and Larkey Swim Center but I think San Ramon Aquatic Park takes the cake: 1. Low entry fee of $8/pp. Big, clean family room for changing along with showers. 2. The main splash pad is a sight to behold. They have this gigantic bucket that gets filled with water pumped from the main pool. It rocks back and forth like a slow bell, signaling impeding doom. Eventually, the bucket tips over and drenched everything and everyone below. It never gets old watching this. 3. They have separate pools for diving, lap swimming, and one with a gigantic inflatable structure that looks like an obstacle course from American Ninja, only above a big pool. As for minor downsides: 1. Limited places to sit around the perimeter. Its crowded here and many folks set out blankets for picnics. 2 Despite a pretty big parking lot, it does get busy so you may need to park a bit farther.

First time visiting this pool with some friends and kids on a weekend. There's a huge parking lot…read moreright outside the pool, which is very convenient. The parking signs were a little confusing because they say "pool permit parking only," but I later found out that this only applies on weekdays. $8 admission is a pretty good deal, although there's an additional service fee when paying by credit card. The front desk didn't mention the fee, and I only noticed it after reading a sign off to the side of the desk. The changing room was clean and tidy, with hot showers and plenty of lockers. There aren't individual changing stalls, though, and the bathroom is located inside the changing room. The kids' pool is probably the highlight. It's very shallow and perfect for little kids, with water slides, a play structure, and a big bucket that fills up and dumps water over everyone. The kids had a lot of fun waiting for it. The main pool has a dedicated lap-swimming section and a shallower area around 4 feet deep where people can hang out. The deep end has an inflatable obstacle course that looks like an American Ninja Warrior-style setup, along with diving boards at different heights. My biggest issue was the very strict lifeguard monitoring. They were watching the pool extremely closely, with whistles ready to go at any moment. During our three-hour visit, I saw multiple parents and kids being spoken to by lifeguards. I was also approached for having a small child on my back in the shallow section. I was standing comfortably in the water, but I was told not to carry the child that way. What confused me was that I was allowed to carry the same child in front of me, but not on my back. I understand the lifeguards have to enforce safety rules, but I wasn't clear on the difference or what additional safety concern the back carry presented. Overall, I appreciate having lifeguards who are attentive and focused on safety, especially with so many kids around. However, during our visit, it sometimes felt like I was being watched the entire time and had to walk on eggshells. The facilities are clean, the kids' pool is fun, there's plenty to do, and $8 is a reasonable price. Would I come back? Maybe 50/50. It's a good community pool, but the very strict enforcement made the experience a little less relaxing for me. ‍

The last(?) bastion of ClubSport. While it isn't large and lacks the amenities of the other, former…read moreClubSports, it makes great use of what it has. The equipment is very clean, and everything is super organized. The staff is extremely friendly, and the community they have there is very strong. Don't sleep on this gym, guys.

I haven't been there in a long time and it used to be in a really exclusive club with lots of…read morebenefits and clean facilities

Best decision I have ever made was to finally book Dan. I regret not doing this years ago and…read morewasting thousands of dollars on swim schools that teach absolutely nothing. My 6yr old daughter, after 3 lessons with Dan, was able to swim and understood water safety. Isn't that what we all want? These swim instructors at swim schools just hold onto our children and play with them in the water. It's nonsense and such a waste of time. The only way to teach a child to swim is to let go and make them aware of where the side of the pool is for safety. Dan is no fluff, not there to play. He is there to teach your kid how to get from the middle of the pool to the side of the pool by themselves without needing help. This is a water safety course. Your kid will know what to do if they ever fall into the water and need to find the edge of the pool within 15 seconds. That's the life saving course he is teaching them and it works. It's not easy for the kids for the first 4 days and it's not easy for the parents to watch. There is a lot of crying but after day 4 or 5, the crying stops and they learn that if they cry while trying to swim, they will choke on the water so they should probably stop. I highly recommend every parent to put their child in this water safety course asap. I kept hearing about Dan for years from other friends that had their kids complete his course but I was too scared to do it. And then every summer would go by and my kid still couldn't swim. I finally got so sick of the swim Schools that I booked Dan's 10 day course and it was the best decision. Do not hesitate to do this and know that it's not a pleasant situation. But you know what is? Knowing my kid can get to the side of the pool in one breath if she is ever in a situation where this is needed. I remember hearing this stat while at Dan's lessons last year and it has stuck with me and I hope this resonates with whoever is reading this: it takes 20 seconds for a kid to drown. When a kid is drowning and doesn't know water safety, the first 15 seconds they spend splashing around looking for their parents to come help them or someone to hold onto. That's 15 seconds of wasted breath and time to get to the side of the pool safely. Dan teaches kids to know their surroundings, put your head in the water and find the nearest edge.

We had a great experience with Dan for our 3.5 year old. We went from never having had a swim…read morelesson and in 10 days was jumping off pool ledges with excitement and reaching the sides of the swimming pool all on her own! The classes are not for the faint of heart. These are accelerated no nonsense classes and the intent is to teach them to survive. For the first few days, expect a lot of tears and emotions from the kiddos. The last few days, they will be proud of their accomplishment and enjoy being in the water. I was lucky and our kiddo did not cry one day. She loved it so much, she still asks to go back. I am beyond impressed and have a sense of relief knowing she can swim with safety. Thank you so much, Dan!

We had a wonderful time great instructor he was very good made my granddaughter…read more Very comfortable she was very nervous at first but came around to liking it very much.

This is awesome! They have a nice big pool which is the right amount of deep and all the teachers…read moreare so friendly and really help you shake off your fears. This is a really exciting place! Lifeguards and teachers are everywhere to make sure that you are swimming safely!

It's really fun and enjoyable so it's a really great place to learn and have fun swimmingread more

We've had a great experience with this swim school! The instructors are friendly and great with…read morekids of all ages. I've seen lots of improvements in our kids swimming skills. Highly recommended.

I have been to the wave many times, Jocelyn L. The staff there are young people and it is a really…read morenice facility. Like you Jocelyn, I am a very proud Hispanic. My kids had a great time. A couple of suggestions. Read the rules. It is clear that outside food or drink are not allowed. Neither are street clothes, as they are a safety hazard in public or shared pools. If people sneak stuff in without the staff knowing, then that is on them. I have seen people be asked to leave for sneaking alcohol in. I have never seen the staff there demand anyone throw anything away. They offer to let you walk it back to your car. Again, had you read the rules, you would have known this. In order to keep facilities like these affordable, the rules must be enforced. The insurance rates will sky rocket when there are claims because someone got hurt by a drunk patron. I used to work in Government, and this is the case with all facilities. Also, the wave has a lot of young people working there in their first job. They are learning how to work and be adults, show them some kindness. Lastly, please take an English class. As a Hispanic, I have worked hard to overcome people's negative viewpoints about us being uneducated and ignorant. Your review doesn't help in that regard.

The Dublin Wave seemed like it would be a good place to spend an afternoon with the kids, but the…read moreexperience was more frustrating than expected. The facility was extremely crowded, and several of the rides and attractions were closed, which left fewer things available for everyone who was there. There also were not enough places to sit while waiting for the closed attractions to reopen. The lifeguards did not come across as particularly friendly or patient with the kids, which affected the overall experience. I understand that staff members have to enforce safety rules, especially when the facility is busy, but the communication could have been more welcoming. The kids still had some fun, but the crowds, closures, limited seating, and service made the visit less enjoyable than it could have been. This place has potential for a family outing, but I would recommend checking what is open before visiting and going during a less crowded time.