Had an old regulator that needed service. Scuba world is fairly close and I've used them before. Brought it in and the lady staffing the store agreed to service it for $120. Good price, especially considering that this regulator is nearly 40 years old and has seen heavy use in the past. Looking forward to picking it up upon completion and having my dive gear available for the next time I need to use it. read more

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Scuba teacher Tim was really sweet and initially greeted me and wanted to help. The other woman working there took over and seemed in a rush or busy perhaps. I'm new to snorkel/scuba and was looking to get some information and buy fins and a new snorkel. Prices are higher than online, but I wanted to support local. It may have been an off day in the shop but customer service is really important, I may or may not return. read more

Andrea was amazing! She got my BCD serviced and ready so fast so I could take it in a last minute dive! Her shop is like a wonderland of gear and she is so knowledgeable and helpful. Loved the experience and will definitely go back for all my scubapro needs! read more

I had a great experience. The lady who helped was kind, efficient, and friendly. I highly recommend this place for repairs, purchases, or whatever you need. Great spot. read more

Great personal service and good advice on anything SCUBA. I rented several tanks and had a good experience

I have purchased gear and traveled to many different dive resorts with Scuba World. My questions, concerns, and needs have always been met. Andrea is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. read more

Our favorite dive shop. Andrea really knows her stuff, she has a great selection of gear and if she doesn't have something on hand she can get it fast. Been going here for over 15 years now, where me and my wife took lessons when we were dating, and now our daughter just got certified through Andrea's instructors. Everything from lessons, gear, rentals, air fills and general local dive advice to travel deals for awesome dive locations, Andrea is a great person and I'm glad to know her and Scuba World! read more

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I do not believe there has been one instance where I came I to the shop and Andrea did not engage with me immediately, greet me kindly and ask what she could help me with. Today after a group dive the founder of my SCUBA club Rich Parker suggested I see Andrea about getting a zipper installed from the front of my wetsuit down a few inches so I was not feeling so constricted. I went into her shop after and Andrea concurred with Rich and explained it is a very common adjustment and will arrange the adjustment. She will also hydro test my tank. That exchange was less than 5 minutes and I was off. Positive customer service experience, as always, thanks Rich and Andrea. read more

You know it's a**holes like Dave L. and Nick R. that make Yelp a joke. Let's start with Dave L., crying about the prices at a dive shop. Yo Dave, don't like the prices go somewhere else. Try Target or Walmart, they seem more your speed sport. It's amazing that you complain about "the mess". Why? the store only has so much room for stock and most are happy when Andrea has what they need on hand. Only a jacka** would gripe about something like that. And then there's Nick R., what a douche bag. Check out his reviews. Read them. All this clown does is trash local businesses if they don't bow down to his demands. He even reviewed a sushi place a one start because the waiter didn't remember his order after four times visiting the restaurant. What a pretentious prick. The fact is that there is no better regulator tech than Andrea in the industry. The SCUBA community understands the need for quality work on equipment your life depends on. It only takes two weak cry babies to lower a rating for a shop that strives for great customer service and exceptional work. Ignore the haters Andrea, you're the best. read more

Excellent prices and great customer services always great to shop here!! Did a rush job service on my regulator and didn't price gouge me very reasonable on the prices !!! read more

Sorry, I just don't know why there is such enthusiasm about this place. I came in here with my 12 year old son based on Yelp reviews. He wants to get into snorkeling. I hope someday we can be dive buddies. The store is a mess. There are tanks all over the floor. When I walked in the proprietor yelled, "Is that" so-and-so. She was sitting down in the back with another customer and could not see over all the stuff laying around. My son needed some new fins. I asked what she had in his size. The options were basically toys or something in the $150-200 range. Nope and nope. When I asked here about weights for me snorkeling with a 2mm full suit, she said I should start with 12 to 14 pounds. Whoa! Way too much. I would struggle to get to the surface with that much weight. Maybe she knows her stuff when it comes to scuba, but she doesn't have much to offer snorkelers or skin divers. read more

Andrea is the best. She knows her stuff and does not pressure sell. Great quality, great service

Andrea is fantastic. Every time I have been to her shop she is so accommodating, knowledgeable, and professional. She does magic when it comes to inventory and making the most of the space in the store, she always seems to have what I want even more so that other than some of those overpriced chain stores. On top of that she has so many connections when it comes to modifying wet suits (I am not any easy fit) and she usually gets everything done so quickly. Her prices are comparable to other dive shops lets face it, its not a cheap sport especially when your life is on the line. Why would you want to go cheap anyway??? I may not care about the shoes I wear but when it comes to this sport I want the best quality I can get and Andrea carries it all. Thank you Andrea, Eric read more

While I'm taking my scuba cert lessons elsewhere I came here because they had in stock masks with replaceable corrective lenses. I compared prices on all the gear the school shop wants me to purchase from them and found I will save a few hundred dollars. I'm definitely coming back to get the rest of my gear. Andrea was very knowledgeable and helpful. Ignore those bad reviews. This place is great. read more

Great people. Super friendly. Techs seem to know their stuff. Heads up- they are closed on Saturdays

Been using Scuba World for a long time. Moved to Central Oregon and no one on this side of the mountain to trust with my 2 Reg sets. Took them to Andrea while in So Cal on a business trip and she took care of them in 4 days. I literally trust Scuba World with my life... read more

Andrea is a scam artist. The bill for service has always been 4x the price quoted and she bad mouths other hard working, quality shops in the area. The place is a dump. Positive reviews are done by her DMs. read more

I took my diving course through Scuba World in 97 and have bought all my gear, have it serviced there and have booked many trips through Andrea. Andrea is very knowledgeable about all things scuba! I wouldn't trust my equipment with anyone else. If you want knowledge, fair prices & anything scuba then Scuba World is the place to go! read more

I have been coming here for airsoft HPA fills as well as scuba equipment for while now. The staff are all super nice and are quick to help and find what's right for me. EXCELLENT!!! read more

Cheaper than surrounding shops. There's a lot of gear to chose from crammed into that little shop. I know I get a fair price and if any issues arise them the lady at the front will take care of it. read more

I came in looking for masks because I had my training coming up and had no idea what to look for and was extremely paranoid and nervous being new at this whole thing the lady behind the counter was extremely helpful and kind and made me feel very welcome I got what I needed and I've been back three times since this is a very great little shop thank you! read more

We came in to rent wetsuits and hoods and Andrea was such a pleasure to deal with. (a small sale) She brought out nice quality suits that she thought would work best for us. She has a lot of inventory in her store and is very fair about passing on her discounts to her customers. When I returned our wetsuits, I mentioned that my husband really loved the way his fit. She said she had one for sale and we were able to purchase it. :) She had a personal touch, was knowledgeable and welcomed us with a big smile. We will definitely be back to rent from her, fill our tanks and make future scuba purchases. She even went over and beyond, sharing with me a waterproof bandage for a my injured hand to help protect it during my dive. read more

Andrea is amazing, and she is very helpful. She got our regulator setups done in time for Cozumel, and when I stupidly forgot her Sunday hours, she stayed a bit late and helped! A+ read more

I need a wet suit that i thought needed to be customized because of my large chest/small waist. The owner found me 2 wet suits to try on. 2nd one will stretch more in the chest. This advice saved me money and time. I was asked after 1st use to call her back to see how it fits. If necessary it can be customized.Great customer service. This is why i buy in person and not on a website. Thanks Andrea read more

It's my favorite dive shop. It's been there for decades, and the owner is knowledgeable and very helpful. Good pricing with a good variety of products. A one-stop-shop both for purchasing and service. read more

Do not recommend this store. My daughter is attending FJC scuba class and has had nothing but a bad experience at the program and store. Andrea is rude and has over priced items. She is rude on the phone and doesn't understand people work and have classes and it's hard to get to the store which is not even located close to Fullerton Junior College. Don't go to this store. I would not recommend Fullerton College program either. read more

I am a difficult customer in that I will take several months to decide what I want. I will shop multiple stores, read online reviews and boards. As Andrea can attest, I have made her crazy with all of my questions. She truly knows scuba and will tell you what is good and bad about equipment. This is important because, when you look online, when was the last time you were able to find a negative review of a product? I think the thing that has impressed me the most is that she truly cares about her customers. It's not all about making money. She uses NAUI for her certifications and has some great instructors. I highly recommend going to her shop. read more

For the past six months I've been going into Scubaworld about twice every two weeks, and the entire experience has been enjoyable. Not only is the owner knowledgeable about scuba diving, she also seems to truly care about her customers and tries to accommodate for everyone's needs. Will definitely be using her for future dive rentals! read more

I would have to differ with this customer. I also own a dive shop and the owner of scuba world is one on the most knowledgeable women in the industry. I would rate her outstanding. This is her completion rating her outstanding. That should carry some weight against the last customers comments read more

Very pleasant experience with this place. They had the best deals for tank rentals. The owner also put in the time and effort to find my certifications online when I forgot to bring along my padi books. read more

Great Customer Service and Expert Advice. I myself have gone here only 3 times but my dad has been coming here for about 15 years+ and I can totally see why. They make the whole process quick and easy and truly do know what they're talking about. The staff is very knowledgeable and have great experience. At Scuba World they know the hobby and the community. My family went to the Caribbean a few months ago and they got a great recommendation for a scuba guide there. My family had an amazing time. Like I said, they seem very well connected with the scuba diving community so even if they didn't have what items/services you need, they would be able to give you a good recommendation where to look. When you go there you can tell they have a lot of regulars that they obviously know well. They seem to have awesome customer loyalty (like my father) which is always a good sign of great business. Overall, i was super happy with the prices, expertise, and the fact that they have have rentals for newbies like me. I would definitely recommend this to friend. Keep up the good work Scuba World! read more

Online search for SubGear snorkeling products referred me to Scuba World. I called to check inventory and spoke with Andrea. She was upfront and informed me that she had the older product model, but it was a neutral gray color which fit my preferences better than the newer yellow model. I headed in just before her store closing hour at six PM. She had the bag ready for me which made it one of the easiest first time shopper experiences ever. Andrea is most helpful and very witty.You know, buying the older SubGear backpack for my snorkel gear isn't a bad thing. I bet my gear won't know the difference. read more

Andrea has always been very helpful . I'm new to the SCUBA WORLD and she has made it very pleasant for me. I can ask any question and she always has the answers ! Thank you Andrea read more

Andrea was so unbelievably helpful in getting me set up for my dive. She was familiar with the boat I'm going out on in Ventura, and knew exactly what I needed for the day. Working with Scuba World was a great experience. read more

I have been dealing with Andrea and Scuba world for a while now. You will not go to a better dive shop. She knows what she is talking about and is beyond helpful with product. Scuba World is the place to go for all your scuba needs. read more

I have been diving since the early 90's and Scuba World and Andrea have been a part of the reason why. They made us feel comfortable when we were going through the certification and I was more than a bit concerned about the whole process. I was certified, in part, because the man I was dating wanted to dive. I continued to dive because I grew to love the sport. I must credit the support of people like Andrea and her staff, along with the great people you encounter who dive as well. So if you are doing your research on where to learn to dive or where the best price of an item you want might be found, be sure to check out Scuba World. read more

This review has been a long time coming. I've used Scuba World for a long time now and it never really occurred to me to write a Yelp review. Shame on me. Andrea owns and runs the shop and is extremely knowledgeable about the fundamental gear you need as a diver locally here in SoCal. The shop is an Aqualung shop, so that and Scubapro is mostly what she has in stock. Now, Sports Chalet also sells Aqualung, but the difference between their knowledge and Andrea's is like night and day. I was somewhat skeptical when sheinsisted that the Aqualung Aquaflex was the best wetsuit on the market today (given that other places tout Henderson), but she was exactly right. I did a lot of shopping for wetsuits (including trying them on) and hands down, the Aqualung was the most comfortable, best material. For the last 1.5 years, I've been diving with it and its the best I've ever owned. The other area she really shines is her servicing of gear. I've been taking my regs and tanks to her since I've owned them and she really knows her stuff. I don't want to get into a long story, but suffice it to say that she was the only shop that went out of her way to track down an obscure part I needed. Other shops just said the part could not be obtained. Go see her. She deserves your business. read more

Stay away. they are blaming everyone else for their problems and bad energy. I felt like I was talking to a couple desperate people. no good. easily a 1 star or half star. read more

The owner was very friendly over the phone and in the shop. I received a nice discount even if it was my first time shopping here. I'll shop here again. Highly recommended read more

Great store, the owner is very knowledgeable she worked well with my daughter and made my daughter very comfortable. She was very helpful and was more than willing to take the time necessary to allow us to make decisions. For me one of the most important things is to keep my daughter (Kids) excited about diving and she did that. I would highly recommend this store to all. read more