Great Open Water course with Dive Master Seth Tufvesson! Can very highly recommend this Dive Master due to his breadth of knowledge about diving and the ocean, communication skills and his energy, willingness and patience to teach not only practical and required diving skills, but also the conceptual understanding for why these skills are necessary. I learned so much to enable future dives. Great teacher! The assistant dive master,Ted Moulter, also was encouraging, and went out of his way to go over principles, assist in learning skills, help with equipment weight adjustments. Wonderful and personable. Can't say enough good things about this amazing team and OE. Gina and Anisha, who assisted were helpful and encouraging. And Savanah in the rentals was so efficient and positive . It's truly a testament to how great the OE company is that everyone is so positive and friendly there. THE place to go in San Diego! Thanks so much! read more

I did my open water here and it was great. Gear was good and the class was well organized. Ely was a great instructor, would recommend

I got my open water certification through Ocean Enterprises and would recommend them for anyone seeking this or a higher level certification. My instructors, Emily and Carl, were highly knowledgeable and cared for the individual success of each student. Ensuring that everyone was qualified in each exercise while also keeping the training fun and engaging. read more

On a sunny San Diego Sunday I made my way to OE to drop my gear off to be serviced. Have a few hundred dives under my belt but haven't dove in a couple years. You can get in trouble in this shop if you are into diving. Lots of options and fair prices. Kudos to the staff who are knowledgeable and friendly. The maintenance folks serviced my gear and were knowledgeable. read more

Been a customer of products, classes, repair and trips since 1985. Great service. I drive from Carlsbad because the quality and attention to detail is that excellent. read more

Thank you Mark Stephens for helping me finish my Dry Suite Class before my trip. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Mark Stephens! As someone with a hectic schedule, I really appreciate how flexible he was in accommodating my needs. OE and Mark went above and beyond to fit dives around my availability, which made the whole process so much less stressful. Not only was he professional, but his passion for scuba really shone through. He took time to ensure I was comfortable and confident with every aspect of training. If you looking for an instructor who truly cars about his students while being flexible and accommodating, Mark is your guy! read more

Above and beyond! I'm lucky to choose OE for my open water certified diver. Very lucky to have Stephanie and Ray as instructors and the opportunity to dive open water with Devin and Jason (due to San Diego weather conditions schedule has to change). Thank you very much to all the staff, including everyone at the shop! Heading to Australia very happy and confident that I got certified in a serious company with great professionals. I rent all the gear I need for a great price, everything works perfect and is in perfect shape and helped me on all my dives, pool and open water! See you guys soon for more! Francisco read more

Ocean Enterprises - Picking up my gear for the pool session! - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is great All the instructors are awesome and the shop has everything you will need rent or purchase. read more

Amazing place, Aiden at the rental window made the process quick easy and just an overall awesome experience. Definitely will be back!

I took the rescue course February of 2026 and they helped me through the entire process at the store! The instructors were super helpful not only in the classes but leading up to the classes Emily Strand and Carl Brooker were both extremely helpful and I would recommend them to anyone. Having good instructors made the course a lot easier and they were great as instructors but also as individuals! read more

Great great great! Helpful, friendly, caring, educated. Will return for sure time and time again.

Ocean Enterprises is such a fun business but they take diving seriously and provide a sense of inclusion and comradery with their students. And the store is amazing with a huge selection of every dive item imaginable. The management is superb and they work with you on any issues. I have great confidence in their instructors and their professionalism is unrivaled. This is the place for a great dive experience! read more

Thank you Kym, Jamie and Ray for making my first steps in diving unforgettable and safe. Amazing instructors, very responsible but encouraging at the same time. For sure will go for OW Advanced read more

I love this shop! I got my open water here in 2022, followed by advanced and rescue certs. Their staff is very helpful, friendly, and knowledgable about all things scuba. They also have one of the best selections of gear I have seen. Wet suits, BCs, regulators, lights, fins/masks, anything you can possibly think of needing for scuba...they will have it. They also sell air refill cards and have a full repair/servicing department in the back of the shop. Just an overall really lovely community of divers and I'm so thankful I found them :). read more

In the last 10 years, I have completed 2 discovery dives while on vacation. I didn't have a great experience as anxiety about all the gear kicked-in and I had difficulty equalizing my ears. However, I wanted to give scuba diving another chance for an upcoming trip. This time, I signed up for the open water certification program at OE (4 pool sessions and 2 ocean sessions). I could not have asked for a better experience! The instructors (Ed and Chris) and dive masters (Matt and Joe) were so patient, kind, and knowledgable. I caught the bug! I have since completed the advance open water and nitrox certifications with the same instructors and dive masters in Catalina :) Looking forward to taking another course and doing a live-aboard with OE. read more

did my open water and advanced open water and was very happy. Thanks to Noah at rentals though I keep coming back ! Amazing every time, and so accommodating. Elite customer service and advice every single time I come in, I'm so happy ! Thanks Noah read more

I like this place. Their staff are nice and helpful. Products are great! Their rental is 24 hrs. So we don't need to rush back and return it the same day. That makes my life easier. I will come back! read more

I did my open water certification with Kym, Ray, and Jonathan, and it was amazing. They were super patient, showed examples of everything, and were just amazing. I did the class with my 13 year old son, and they were beyond patient with him. They took their time, worked with him to understand and demonstrate the skills, and provided a great overall experience. I highly recommend them as your instructor / dive masters. read more

Customer service is on point here. Good competitive pricing as well. Highly recommended. read more

Very professional operation from start to end. Instructors were very savvy and easy to learn from. Would recommend to anyone thinking they might want to scuba for the first time. read more

Great place to learn from the multiple courses they offer from open water and beyond. Class sizes stay relatively small with plenty of accompanying dive masters to ensure a safe learning environment. read more

I'd say Werner Kern is literally the glue that holds OE together, because he's so much fun and so common-sense, but that would not reflect the fact that his staff, the store ... everything ... is TOPS! I've been diving for over 40 years and wish I knew about this family owned business when I was younger! A+++ read more

I don't really write reviews, but I keep coming back!!! Awesome dive center and super friendly staff! You can shop and also rent your scuba gear - just everything you need. Sign up for a course, do your PADI e-learning, show up for orientation, and get your dive gear. The shop also offers 10% off for students and military. I came here not knowing anything about fitment. They asked for my height and weight, then gave me gear to try on in the dressing room. Even got fitted for my dive mask. They got me all squared away with my dive gear. Also, I got to exchange my rentals and try out a few different dive fins and size that best suited me comfortably. Had a blast doing my open water certification here with Guy, Pedro, and Jason and came back to do the advanced course with Matt and Katie. Thinking about doing the rescue diver course with them. I truly trust them so I'm just having fun learning. Keeps me coming back! Highly recommend! What are you waiting for? read more

I took open water this summer, mostly just as an opportunity to learn something new. Ocean Enterprises was generally a good choice and I would highly recommend them. The staff all seemed pretty knowledgeable and the store is well stocked - I called several times to check things and they always answered quickly. The instructors were all decent. Special thanks to Seth who did my ocean days for going above and beyond in every way. Really, just a few complaints to take off a star - the pools they use are pretty far away at high schools. - if you seem competent in the pool, you won't get enough attention. There were several instances where the instructor forgot about me for a skill or didn't notice when I attempted to get their attention for something. The classes are pretty big and they're busy with the people who aren't comfortable in the water. - during pool days no breaks are given for water or sunscreen (besides lunch). We finished very early, so it's not like there was a rush. Obviously, I could have asked for a break but without a watch it's hard to know that it's been 90 minutes and the sunscreen is long gone. Most of the class had lots of sunburn because of it. Seems like this is the instructors responsibility - the shop does push for buying your own gear even for basic open water course. If you're not sure, be sure to rent. Loottss if people will dive maybe a couple times and then never again - some of the rental gear was in pretty bad shape. The mouthpiece in my first kit was split, we had a bcd blowout, a tank that had a broken valve, and frequent freeflows during prep. - although they say there's no rush, the instructors still seemed in a hurry even in the ocean. At one point on the first day while descending the line, I paused to clear my ears and an instructor grabbed my foot and pulled me down the rest of the way. Thankfully no harm was fine but it was jarring. In the end, they'll get you in and out quickly for open water. While I'm sure it's safe (the instructors correctly handled a stingray injury as well as a mask problem) it certainly wasn't very personable. For me it didn't matter, and the people who it did matter for had constant attention, so perhaps it all works out. read more

Upon my first time going to ocean enterprises I was kindly assisted by a knowledgeable and professional employee named Joy. She was very thorough and dedicated to making sure I had the proper equipment. She made my experience at ocean enterprises a 10/10. Initially I had the wrong equipment however with Joy's due diligence I was walking out with the proper gear. She was definitely the best help on the stores floor 5 stars due to Joy. read more

This place made learning a new hobby fun; I was overwhelmed by the amount of information they presented me, but the way they taught and the passion these divers had, inspired us both to keep learning. read more

I was very nervous going into diving but all of the instructors were so friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and fun! I feel much more at ease for my upcoming scuba diving trip! It's also a much more streamlined class which worked well with my work schedule. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to try diving! read more

I had booked a private course with Seth through Ocean Enterprises for my Advanced PADI certifications and could not have been happier. Seth is very knowledgeable and accommodating and ensured that we covered the dive plans and discussed any potential hazards before the dives. The shop is a little inland so expect to be hauling tanks and any rental gear back and forth, but the very friendly service and reasonable prices make up for it. Would definitely come back for my next diving needs. read more

Ocean Enterprises - Gearing for the kelp forest - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

Just got my open water certification !! The instructors were super nice and they gave me a lot of confidence on scuba diving! If you want to get a certificate too, you must come to Ocean Enterprises! read more

Ocean Enterprises - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

We liked EVERYTHING about this business! We've been in a couple of times to purchase snorkel gear and each time the staff is friendly, respectful and VERY knowledgeable, especially Griffin and Gary. They have a wide variety of gear to choose from and a good inventory to select from. We found their prices to be quite competitive and reasonable. We will certainly return to the store when we need additional water sport equipment! read more

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Had to stop in here for a refresher course for Open Water because it had been just over 2 years since the last dive and we were headed to Hawaii for a Manta Ray dive. Everyone here was super helpful from the front desk to the rental counter. We got set up with a refresher just a a few days before leaving for Hawaii so that was perfect. With the fact it had been over 2 years I was a little nervous on how it would all go but it was such a smooth pace through the class. Todd was our Dive Master for the class and he made sure everyone felt completely comfortable by the time we were done for the night. I felt reassured with my skills and ready to dive in Hawaii. I am definitely looking forward to doing more courses here at Ocean Enterprises with the great group of people they have here to help! read more

This has definitely become my go to spot in San Diego. Each visit I had to this store has been with welcoming arms. Everyone has been super friendly, knowledgeable, and have experience with a lot of products. I did my OW with ocean enterprises and was an amazing experience from beginning to end. Each class you sign up for you qualify for 10% discount and each purchase until class is completed I believe. They have a huge variety of products. And if there is something in particular you're looking for and not in stock. They will place an order for you hassle free. Highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

I just completed my Open Water Diver course at Ocean Enterprises and had the most amazing experience both in the class and at the shop. Mark was the instructor and Amera the divemaster, they both did an incredible job. Mark and Amera were both extremely thorough and super patient making sure every one of us mastered the skills. We all had a blast, especially during our last open water dive when went out to the canyon wall. During the class, I ended up buying a new mask and fins and trading out the mouth piece on the rental regulator. Every time I came into the shop, everyone was super helpful and took their time to make sure every thing perfect. I also quickly realized that Ocean Enterprises is a pillar of the San Diego diving community. If you are looking to take a class or get some equipment, this is place you want to go. read more

We were visiting from Arizona to do some local cold water diving suites to open water certification levels. They helped set us up with some rental tanks and weights and set us up with one of their dive guides, Ray. We did two dives at La Jolla cove with Ray and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ocean Enterprises for their customer service and helpfulness. I have a medical issue and Ray helped me enjoy the dives by assisting in and out of the water. We got to practice our navigation skills in less than ideal visibility and still saw a huge variety of wildlife. Once we get to download some of our photos I'll try to update the review. Ray is an instructor too and I think he's be a great teacher for folks wanting to learn to dive. Thanks Ocean Enterprises! read more

This scuba school is PHENOMENAL! I was scared and nervous to try scuba, but the instructors are awesome! They are funny, patient, knowledgeable and they take their time with you, explain things very clearly and check in with you continuously. The staff is amazing as well, every time I needed to grab rental gear or ask a question, everyone was very helpful... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Ocean Enterprises - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

I took a scuba refresher class here the other night and it was great. Mark was our instructor and he covered all the bases. It was 4 years since my last dive and 18 years since I certified - and a little knowledge check is always advised. The ease of registration the forms online and rental were seamless. Thank you thank you I feel confident and ready to get to some new exciting dive sites read more

Love this dive shop. Everyone is so happy and knowledgeable. They certified my son I'm open water and I couldn't be happier with the care and expertise exhibited. We had Nathan and Eddie. The best! read more

Ocean Enterprises - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

I did my open water certification with Ocean Enterprises. They made gear rental and swapping tanks easy. I can not rave enough about my instructors, Chris and Jared! Not only are they passionate about diving and sharing their joy of scuba and experiences with others. They were both so patient and answered questions in a way that is completely beginner friendly. They were absolutely amazing! I highly recommend! read more

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I took a four day course with instructors Ray and Kym! PADI Open Water. It was an amazing experience. I have snorkel experience and was nervous about going to SCUBA but they were professionals. Clear on expectations and really knew what they were doing. I felt completely safe and well trained at the end of it all. Kym was seriously the bast at coaching you through difficult situations and Ray did an exceptional job with everything. Beyond incredible human being. There was one point I got nervous underwater and thought about quitting but Kym assured me once I got back to swimming underwater I could do it and I did. I don't think I could have made it through the course without her. I wish I could have afforded to tipped them more. Highly recommend. Their store is awesome too. They really care about the community they serve 10/10 would recommend. read more

Ocean Enterprises - 06/2023 - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

I would give 10 stars if I could. Seriously... I had no idea what to expect when I signed me and my two boys up for open water dive certification at Ocean Enterprises. We just picked a place that looked legit and went for it. The course was actually more challenging than I had originally envisioned. From the moment we began this journey until today, our official certification day, we have had nothing short of an amazing experience with everyone we have encountered, from the first gear fitting, to questions we had to the absolutely AMAZING instructional team. Our instructors Andrew and Avery showed their true passion for diving and took such great care of my boys... (Ages 12 and 15) - their patience, commitment to safety standards and the enjoyment of the sport have made us super excited to get out and experience all that scuba diving truly has to offer. . Hats off and many many thanks to everyone at Ocean Enterprises, especially Andrew, Avery and the entire staff at the shop for creating an unforgettable experience! read more