I felt extremely confident with Zach. I'm a pretty rookie diver and he taught me everything I…read moreneeded to execute my first shore dive right off the bat. Thorough, sharp, and found us all the best animals. I would recommend coming into this dive with a little more experience than me (I'd only done 2 dives before this) if you want to fully take in all the animals. I struggled with trim and buoyancy bit in the surge and I'd love to do it all over again knowing what I know now. Either way, incredible experience and Zach is absolutely the man to do it with. Also, ask him about reggae.

I can't recommend Zach's Scuba Shack highly enough…read more Zach is a top-notch scuba guide who knows the La Jolla dive sites like the back of his hand. From the start, he clearly explained the conditions and what to expect. When the day we initially chose turned out to be less than ideal, he was flexible and helped us reschedule for the following day, which ended up being a fantastic dive. His calm, casual demeanor immediately put me at ease, especially since it had been a couple of years since my last dive. Underwater, Zach was attentive and thoughtful, pointing out marine life we absolutely would have missed on our own. The rental gear was also excellent--clean, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. He even had the correct weight setup ready for each diver, which made the whole experience smooth and professional. As a local, I plan to dive with Zach again to continue learning the area and progress my diving skills. If you're diving in La Jolla, Zach is the person you want guiding you.

This snorkel adventure was awesome! When I called they gave me all the information I could possibly…read moreneed, secured directions, & were very friendly. The day of the tour, everything was explained to our group from equipment to how the tour would run. I enjoyed meeting the new people and had a blast during our tour. Rich was our tour guide who was super knowledgeable and fun. I can't wait to take another tour with this company. Definitely a 10/10!! Oh!! They even took pictures and emailed them to us!! So no need to bring your phone or camera.

Tour guide was knowledgeable and the location was beautiful. I wish we had more time and got to see…read moremore.

I booked through their website and liam our guide called us a day beforehand to learn more about…read moreour diving history and made ME feel very comfortable in the water since it's been 2yrs since I've really dove. Liam explained everything thoroughly: what to do when we lose sight of him, hand signals, gear set up and break down, how the day would play out, and BWARF Great leadership and guides at La Jolla Dive

Two goods dives with Julian who was very knowledgeable, helpful and very patient…read more Highly recommended.

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

Great Open Water course with Dive Master Seth Tufvesson! Can very highly recommend this Dive Master…read moredue 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!

This is a great group of divers! We usually join their scuba diving trips, since they offer the…read moreopportunity to meet likely minded people and they run it for non-profit, therefore they have amazing deals. They organize several trips throughout the year, and the people are fantastic and very supportive. If you're new to the area, or even if you're just looking to meet new friends, diving with this group is a great way to do it.

Power Scuba is an AMAZING club. A few years ago, I moved to San Diego and was a fresh water diver…read more Early on, I was fortunate enough to meet some Power Scuba members. That decision was one of my best as I have made new friends, learned about new places to dive, been exposed to the wonderful world of nudis, and the club has simply just helped me feel connected to Southern California. If you are looking to make new friends, meet new, old and veteran divers, join the diving community, etc I STRONGLY encourage you to join this group!!

Signed up for the 2 tank guided tour Alex was our guide and she was amazing Lando made sure we were…read moreall squared away with our gear and feeling confident. Everyone that was at the meet site was super friendly and inviting which was great being kind of in the background quiet person they really made you feel like part of the group. The sea lions were their playful selves giving our fins a little tug and swimming around us. I'll definitely do future dives with them and absolutely recommend.

Best "Pool Refresher imaginable! I needed to brush up on my skills before a big dive trip, and San…read moreDiego Scuba Pros was the perfect choice. Excellent communication beforehand, and outstanding instruction at the pool. Lando and Cam are both extremely knowledgable about all aspects of diving, and helped me especially with equalizing during decent. I could not be happier with my experience, and highly recommend them.

Had an amazing time! The instructors/guides were great. Loved them and loved the experience. We'll…read moredefinitely be back

Went snorkeling with Jesse on the advanced Cave tour. It was so beautiful! The water was a little…read morechoppy on the day we went and Jesse did a fantastic job of directing us on what to do, Keeping us safe, and staying patient with us. I had a complete blast and although because of the weather we weren't able to see much had a fantastic time. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to do something fun in San Diego

My wife and I recently took a scuba refresher course with Davor after being out of the water for…read moreover three years due to an injury and we couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Davor was excellent from start to finish. He was patient with our skill level, highly professional, and clearly very knowledgeable. He took the time to make sure we were doing all the in-water exercises correctly, gave us valuable tips to improve our technique, and made us feel comfortable throughout the session. What stood out the most was how much he genuinely cared about our learning and safety. His attention to detail and encouraging attitude made a big difference in helping us rebuild our confidence. I would recommend Davor to anyone and everyone looking to dive or refresh their skills. Truly a top-notch instructor!

I booked with Davor to take my 18 year old son out who had just been certified weeks before. I was…read moreof course extremely nervous not only for this being his first dive, but because my son is a type 1 diabetic. I sent Davor a long email after booking asking a million questions. He called me right back and immediately assuaged all my fears. He was empathic explaining he had a child the same age and understood why I would be nervous but that he would take care of my son. He was also was extremely knowledgeable on the effects diving could have on a type 1 diabetic and he took it extremely seriously, explaining that if he saw anything that would be concerning for him he would cut the dive right then. The day of the dive we met him on time and he was a very kind but also a no nonsense type of guy which me and my husband really appreciated. He explained everything to us about the dive with just facts and by the time he took my son in the water we both felt 100% comfortable with trusting him to take care of our son. I would highly recommend Davor to anyone! On a side note, we purchased the video package and we got back so many incredible videos of our sons dive! So the video package is extremely worth the cost!

House of Scuba is awesome! My wife and I came here for our Open Water Diver certs, and got our…read morerental gear from TJ. He was super-knowledgeable and friendly, and recommended some masks for purchase that worked perfectly. Shout-outs to Brandy and Vicky as well for all the assistance on air fills and rental gear return. Our instructors Ken and Michael were awesome, great mix of light-hearted banter and excellent serious instruction. Went from being somewhat anxious at the start of the pool days to feeling fairly confident by the end of the ocean dives. Learned a ton and really appreciated all the advice and expertise. If you're looking to get into scuba diving, this is the place to do it!

I am a petite female (at least my face is ;). Anyway, I called to see if they had a mask in stock…read morethat was small enough to fit my face. The woman who answered placed me on a brief hold. When she returned she said she actually had 3 different masks she thought would work. When I arrived at the shop she had all 3 on the counter for me to try on. She even gave me tips on how to keep it from fogging up (baby shampoo) and the reason why a solid instead of a clear "gasket" around the face might be preferable (it blocks the light from your eyes, which is especially important if your eyes are sensitive to light.) Not only was their customer service phenomenal, but their prices were reasonable. I told her my price range and all the masks she showed me met my criteria. They even offer guided excursions. I highly recommend this establishment for your scuba and snorkeling needs!

Going diving with great white sharks was an absolute dream trip for me, and after a lot of research…read morewe chose San Diego Shark Diving Expeditions for a trip to Guadalupe Island. The booking process / communication was excellent and the trip was absolutely amazing! The staff was wonderful - so happy to answer any questions and share their knowledge, the food was spectacular, and we saw sharks every day! I have so many good memories of the trip, and my husband and I are hoping to go back!

I booked two dives with Doc and his crew and was greatly impressed with the operation…read more From guiding me through how to prepare and what to pack, to meeting us before boarding with gift bags and Shark stories, Doc was there. The crew was fantastic - safety first - Captain, mates, dive masters, all phenomenal but I have to draw special praise to the hostesses and the Chef and galley. They go out of their way to make sure you have the best trip of your life. I loved it so much I did it again next year. Both of my trips we saw lots of sharks and the water was super clear. I highly recommend the trip, it's a magical place to be. https://youtu.be/_zTtB2RjCjQ