Called in on a weekend because my gear was faulty following a dive on Friday and I needed it…read moreworking by next Monday. I was worried because other dive shops estimated it would be weeks before they could have my gear back to me. Debbie, the owner/repair tech had my setup operational within the hour. Amazing!! Her and her son were also very kind, helpful, and generous with their time throughout the process. I'm writing this review a couple days after my dive and everything is working perfectly. I will definitely be back if anything needs servicing again. Thanks for saving the day, Debbie! :)

I'm a new diver; Bit by the bug and I want to get…read moreeverything!! All the coolest stuff!! This is the dive shop that will make sure you get the equipment you actually need to do the diving that you want. They service equipment, so they know what's actually good and you don't have to buy stuff twice. I wish I would have gone here first, I would have saved some money! ....and there was this one time that I walked in to the shop and was ready to spend $2,500 on a new drysuit. I walked out of the shop with nothing. ...Nothing but a homework assignment! He told me that he would sell me any drysuit I wanted, but I had to tell him why I wanted that specific suit. I ended up buying a Bare reactive 5mm suit and a hooded vest, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! ... and there was this one time that I walked into the shop wanting to buy a full face mask regulator. Instead of buying it and seeing if i like it, I was able to book a dive and test out the equipment. I can't say enough good things about this dive shop! Wonderful humans who tell you like it is. This is my permanent dive shop! If you live within 100 miles you should totally come here! Long story short, this is my new dive shop! Everybody here is a pro, and is happy to answer any question you have. John, Debbie, and John jr. are seasoned pros that will lead you in the right direction , Whether you're a new diver like me or someone experienced, if you live near here, this should be your local dive shop for anything you need. This shop teaches you about the equipment you are about to buy Very informative and obviously experienced, I trust what they tell me. Mostly because they don't just tell me something, they explain WHY. Nobody does that.

Sebastian was amazing to source me a hard to find fourth element wetsuit and overnight it to me one…read moreday before my Galapagos trip! Amazing service!

This place just gets "better" (WORSE). After waiting almost 3 weeks to finally get our tank back…read morefrom viz/hydro - since they were always conveniently "closed due to unforeseen circumstances", - they forgot to attach a sticker proving visualization had been done. So now we can't fill the tank. I called yesterday and Jeff neither apologized or offered to rectify the situation. He just told me I'd need to come in when the "viz specialist" was there. Why? If they're so good at their job, how did they miss that step?! Or, I could go to the Cypress location and any manager there could affix the sticker. Ok, so...only a "viz specialist" at the HB store, and a manager at Cypress?! Make it make sense! Horrible staff and customer service. You guys should stay closed due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Canadian prairies born , my daughter is not comfortable in the Ocean. As a freshman, her desire to…read moretake Scuba as an option for PE was a huge surprise! After a few classes her confidence began to build leading to her ask to go on Ocean dive. Bravo to Scuba Mike - I never in a million years would have even guessed that Scuba would go past the High School pool. While she is not 100% comfortable in the ocean yet - she has only done 2 dives, I believe she is well on her way to understanding it isn't as scary or intimidating as she originally thought. Kudos to Mike. He is incredibly patient, knowledgeable and thorough instructor. A real expert. I know she is safe and in great hands when she is heading into the waves!! We look forward to more experiences with Left Coast Scuba.

Paid in full for a course taught at the high school. When it came time to schedule the dives, Mike…read morestopped responding to emails, phone calls, and the website contact form. Like a previous reviewer, we paid in full and were completely ghosted.

My father was coming down to visit us in LA and we wanted to make some memories out on the water…read more There are a lot of charters out there. After researching and reading numerous reviews I came across Belle Charters and Captain Tom. Whatever our expectations were, nothing prepared us for the welcoming gracious experience we had. What started out as an exciting day at sea turned into one of my best memories with my father. Captain Tom provided drinks and food; breakfast and an amazing fish taco lunch (special family recipe), as well as the bait and rigs for fishing. The respect and praise I have for Belle Charters is beyond words. If you are in search for a fishing charter look no farther. Book it here and never look back. We will be contacting Captain Tom again in the future without hesitation. He really made us feel like family. Thanks!

Cpt Tom is Awesome!!…read more Very professional & personable, The boat is also clean and welcoming. We shot over to Catalina for the day and it was a success plus the price was right. I recommend Cpt Tom for any ocean occasion \m/

Was able to compete my first dives here and the experience was great. The instructors do a great…read morejob here

Larry and Ruth are awesome! They walk you through all the material and are happy to answer all your…read morequestions and go into depth about any of the material. Hire them!

I have revisited Elmesie Scuba recently and I feel in all honesty I should correct my impressions…read moreof this business from earlier this year. My complaints were aimed at the Scuba Instructor, whom the owner has replaced after hearing more complaints from other divers like myself. The new instructors are far more knowledgeable and much much better prepared than the person I met there early in 2011, who often brought his own faulty equipment for practice sessions. No wonder we had safety issues and there was not enough equipment to go around. The owner, Robert Elmes, was embarrassed by this instructor, who could have gone to Mr. Elmes and secured proper gear, but he arrived either late or at the last minute so our classes were never on schedule. I and my friend training with me have served the L.A. area as lifeguards for over 16 years. I already had certification from Eco-Dive class training, but our classes, which were supposed to be for experienced divers, were crowded with raw beginners and little children. My friend and I often wound up baby-sitting or working as lifeguards for the entire class period rather than getting real instruction for ourselves. Once we realized we were wasting our time, we went to the owner to complain and asked to complete training under another teacher or get a refund. The owner had no idea how unprofessional our teacher was at that time. I may have lost my temper and we had words, but I realize now that the owner was not really at fault but was a victim of his own lazy instructor. The situation and the organization is much improved today and you should consider training there if you are serious about learning Scuba.

I have gone through a one month "try scuba" program at my high school for the past two years, and I…read morehave gotten nothing but good things out of this program. Not only do they teach you just scuba, but also valuable skills, which could come in handy even when swimming in a regular swimming pool. Those skills include clearing your mark of water underwater, so you do not freak out underwater when water comes in your mask. Also, we learned how to hold our breath longer, by breathing deeper, in the process, expanding your lungs air space. Also, we learned about many different kinds of marine animals, such as the Garibaldi, the state fish of California. Also, we learned a lot about water pressure. The environment was also a very hot topic. We also cleared up many misconceptions that are common among people, such as when animals bite you. We learned that it is a defensive reaction, not because the animal "hates you" or wants to bite you for fun. My instructors Mike and Adrian are two seasoned divers. They know everything they are talking about, and they are very well qualified to do the job they do in teaching us. Elmesie Scuba provides the highest quality scuba tanks, in which everything works properly, and there are never any problems. They give you masks, fins, gloves, and boots for half the price of what you would end up paying at stores such as Sport Chalet. I bought a dive mask for $35 from the guys at Elmesie Scuba, and when I went to Sport Chalet the next day, I saw an inferior brand for $85. This class is also extremely safe. When we went scuba diving for the first time, our instructors stayed on our side, teaching us what to do if we had any trouble doing it. They are very nice people and should get more credit for what they do for kids all over Orange County. Also, the company provides numerous opportunities to go diving. It is not nearly as expensive as other places. You can pay $25, and you get mask, fins, wet suit, and snorkel all to rent for the day. It is a wonderful experience. We saw all kinds of wonderful marine life. The instructors also provide up to date materials to use for the correct certification. It is all very easy to understand, due to the wonderful teaching of my instructors, Michael and Adrian. The instructors also bring the correct amount of dive equipment every time. There are rarely any problems. The classes always start on time, and end on time. The class size is also very good. There are not many people at all, which provides for more hands on instruction time, which is very good for learning, which most people would agree with me on. Mike and Adrian are great people. They know everything there is to talk about the subject of diving, and marine mammals. You can ask them any question and they will go their best to answer it to the best of their knowledge. If they do not know the answer, they always seem to find a source and then explain it to the entire class in detail. Overall, I had loads of fun in this class for the past two years. I have had the same instructor, Mike Fenton, for the past two years and he is absolutely wonderful at what he does. My friends have tried other dive shops, and they say Elmesie Scuba is by far the best one because of the wonderful owners, state of the art equipment, and the planning of scuba trips and snorkeling trips. All in all, this is the best company for getting certified in Orange County, and there aren't any better me, or any of my friends have been to. Mudit Goyal

Boat was too crowded-- had in excess of 50 people. I love the idea that the company fosters--…read moreexposing kids to ocean fishing at a lower price point, but on this trip there were many small children(kids under 12 yo) that wandered aimlessly around the stern of the boat throughout the day. It seemed to me to be risky for them, as the majority of the time the boat was recommending that we use metal jigs with treble hooks to catch bonito and bullet tuna. MANY of the guests were casting these jigs blindly without looking behind them to ensure that nobody was in harms way!! Fortunately, nobody was hurt on this trip but potentially things could have been different. Perhaps limiting the casting of jigs to the bow of the boat exclusively might have been a consideration that could have reduced the risk to the small children(and adult passengers as well). Otherwise... the trip was enjoyable. The boat was kept clean. The crew were attentive to the needs of the passengers(although 2 crew members for 50+ people was not ideal) and the whole experience was positive.

Had a really amazing time! The crew was on top of everything. Even with a full boat, they still…read morefound a way to help everyone out and make sure we were taken care of. They had a great attitude the entire time and never seemed bothered or frustrated when helping us, even when they were extremely busy. You can tell they really care about making sure everyone has a good experience. That's exactly why I keep coming back to these guys! Every time I come out, they make it a great experience. Definitely had an awesome time and will be back again. Highly recommend!

Went to Vietnam for 9days. Excellent tour guide, 5stars…read morehotels. wonderful food. Trip arrangements were suit for the weather.

5 star service! 5 star food! 5 star sightseeing! 5 star hotels!…read more If you want to enjoy your trip without any worries, signet is your choice.

We recently worked with Samantha and Tahiti Legends to plan a return trip to French Polynesia. Our…read moreexperience was seamless and personal. Our questions were always answered quickly and the team responded so fast to a few minor hiccups while we were traveling. I highly recommend this company for your travel needs to the area, they are knowledgeable and will make sure you have an incredible experience!

We booked our Bora bora trip by Tahiti Legends thru a referral of a good friend. Samantha Worthen…read morewas our booking agent. She reserved all the excursion activities for us, helped up booked dinner reservations. She contacted the resort to make sure we have our massage sessions reserved. She responded to all our questions and concerns. She made sure our flights and transfer to the island went smoothly. Great service and experience overall. We were treated like royalty by all the managers. Thank you so much Tahit Legends for making our Bora Bora trip a memorable once in a lifetime experience.

We went here for my brother's 16th celebration…read more We had an amazing time. His instructor was Blake Phillips and we ended up on the Cessna 172S. The process of ordering the one hour demo package was very easy and straightforward. The website was super easy to navigate, and the staff was always super friendly on the phone. We were asked to arrive 15 minutes early to complete complete paperwork and that process went very smoothly. The only issue that we had was parking but since we got there early, we still got there on time. Blake was an amazing instructor and explained everything very thoroughly as well as interactively. I appreciated that he asked my brother about his interest in plains because he was able to incorporate specific topics that chained to my brother's interest in flight school. He was able to answer all of our questions and never felt like he was rushing. The flight itself was great. Blake made it clear that my brother would be able to actually fly and he would step in as needed. We had a one hour flight in Long Beach, where he explained air, flow manipulation, and aerodynamic very well to an understandable level. He was able to effectively communicate all of the factors that make a plane fly without being overwhelming. The aircraft was well kept, clean, and the views were great. We both throughly felt safe the whole duration of the flight, even with the stronger winds. Once we got back, he provided us resources for my brother in case he wanted to pursue flight school, as well as provided us with the foot footage taken during the flight. All in all, my brother and I loved the experience. The website is easy to navigate, the building itself was clean and easy to find, and Blake was the perfect balance of teaching, safety, and making the most of the package. I highly recommend :) thank you again

I can't say enough great things about Pacific Air Flight School in Long Beach. From my first…read morelesson, the experience has exceeded my expectations. My instructor, Jackie Peterson, is exceptional. She earned her B.S. in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and her knowledge, professionalism, and passion for teaching show in every lesson. She is organized, patient, and thorough. Jackie doesn't just teach you how to fly; she makes sure you understand why you're doing everything, both in the air and during ground instruction. She explains complex concepts clearly and genuinely wants her students to succeed. When I told Jackie my goal was to fly 4-5 days a week so I could earn my private pilot certificate as efficiently as possible, she made it happen. She keeps me on schedule, sends reminders, and has gone out of her way to reserve the Cessna 172 G1000 aircraft for my training whenever possible. That dedication has made a tremendous difference in my progress. I also want to recognize Denise in the front office. She is the backbone of the operation, always friendly, professional, organized, and helpful. Whether I'm calling with a scheduling question or need help with paperwork, Denise handles everything quickly and with a smile. Great customer service like hers makes a huge difference. The entire school is first-class. The aircraft are clean and well maintained, the instructors are knowledgeable and supportive, and the operation is run professionally from top to bottom. Pacific Air is clearly committed to providing a safe, high-quality learning environment. I'm currently working toward my Private Pilot Certificate, and there's no question I'll be staying here for my Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate. Choosing Pacific Air has been one of my best decisions. If you're looking for a flight school that truly invests in your success, I wholeheartedly recommend Pacific Air Flight School, Jackie Peterson, and the entire team. You won't be disappointed, and I can't imagine a better place to train.