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!

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.

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!

I recently took a trip with DiveGuy Charters to Point Loma. The kelp beds were stunning, and we…read morealso got to explore a dive site called Seven Fantoms. I attached some photos of our trip, so check them out. I would definitely recommend doing trips with this charter. Captain Guy has so much experience, not only as a diver and instructor, but also knows so many dive sites in the area that will suit any level of diving. Book a trip today!!

From the owner: Personalized dive boat. Divers choice where to dive locally.read more

I give one star for the girl that helped me the first time I came in. However after explaining…read morethat my wallet was stolen with my card inside of it I was told I needed to get My PADI cert number from them so that I could rent a regulator set up and a tank. After spending the day tracking that down finally having house of scuba be the ones that were able to get that info for me, I felt as though because the earlier interaction with the previous employee was positive i would return and rent the gear. Big mistake. Little bit of insight, my regulator stage one and two were in storage and some mice decided to feast on my hoses. Long story short I was in need of a set today so that I could do a recovery job tomorrow morning. After jumping through hoops and tryjng to stay loyal to the original store beyond land adventures. I returned to find some new guy working the desk. He tells me that he needs more than my cert number to be able to rent the gear. He calls the other employee who vouches for me and then asks her if she knows how to input that into the computer to make things work. They have a brief talk and he ends it with I will figure it out. After about five minutes he proceeds to tell me that he can't rent the gear because he has no way to look up my info. I have the PADI app which clearly states that I am certified as a rescue diver. Plus my number. Then I ask him if he could sell me gear and he says no they don't sell gear to anyone not certified. So I ask him if I was new at getting into diving and wanted to be certified with my own gear so that I was trained on how it worked with a professional his response was that they don't do that. i Have never been to any store or bought any dive gear online and been asked for my certification card. So now that I have wasted my whole day finding out the information they asked me for only to be denied at th time that house of scuba or ocean enterprises are closing I get that fake response of I'm sorry so we just can't help you. If you read between the lines it says I don't want to do the work to figure out a way to make this workout for you. . I highly recommend that if you are going to need anything dive related that you look elsewhere because clearly they are not interested in making money. I will tell you one thing I miss the good ole days when Ricks diving locker in Escondido was still around. Rick was always helpful, insightful, and knowledgeable as well as being a great guy overall. It's no Wonder that shops are closing due to internet sales. Today I wasn't even able to get what I needed at a store that carries everything I needed. looks like I am gonna have to go online and get what I need too bad I will prolly miss out on this work today though.

Me and my two kids (16 and 17), just got home after finishing our last certification dive for our…read moreSSI Open Water course. If you're looking for a dive shop that has great instructors and staff, Beyond Land Adventures is it! My wife was worried about me taking my kids in the pool and worse, the ocean, but no need to worry! The instructors and dive guides are super patient and helpful. We started with Chris, who did our two pool days with us, and 1 ocean dive. Because of the rain a couple weeks ago, the rest of the weekend was cut short. They worked with our schedule and we were able to finish our ocean dives this weekend. Chris was super patient and calm, especially with my nervous 16 year old daughter. I was bummed we wouldn't get him as our instructor this weekend until we met Spencer, who was equally as good! He, Lynsey, and Sean were our instructor and guides this weekend. All super patient and amazing people! The other staff back at the shop are equally as great. Had to switch out a couple pieces of equipment we sized wrong. No worries, they were great helping us switch to the correct size. Their shop prices might seem high when you're getting your first bits of equipment, but if you've done your homework, you'll find they're actually about the same price as Amazon and online scuba stores. Yeah, you might get 10% cheaper, but why gamble? BLA will back up everything they sell us Thanks again BLA! Can't wait to do our first scuba in Cozumel over spring break.

This was a fantastic trip. The crew for the Coronado Island trip included Sam and Brandon, who were…read morean absolute delight and excellent at what they do. The staff was very helpful at check-in as well. This trip took about the whole day, so be prepared. 7 AM to 5 PM is how the day went. There were three different diving spots, with enough time allocated at each spot. They offer diving with sea lions, which is a very unique experience. If you're scared of sea lions like me, it might be a bit scary because they are everywhere. There was soup and chips on board to grab whenever, and hot cocoa and tea were also available the entire time. Overall, it was a wonderful day spent with Waterhouse Charters, and I highly recommend them.

Love diving with Waterhorse Charters! I've dove with guides both times and both were fun and…read moreknowledgeable! Can't wait for the next time!

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.

Odyssea Adventures is absolutely the top choice for diving in San Diego! My friends and I just had…read morean incredible day out with them, and we're all very happy--grinning from ear to ear the whole trip and still buzzing about it days later. The team delivered outstanding professionalism and a true customer-oriented approach, with excellent communication from booking through to the dives: quick responses, clear instructions, and flexibility that made everything stress-free. Safety stands out as their core strength--detailed yet approachable briefings, vigilant guides, and smooth operations that put everyone at ease, even on challenging wreck dives to the Yukon and Ruby E. A huge shoutout to instructor Alex, who is truly awesome and special with her exceptional understanding and guidance--he made complex skills feel intuitive and kept the energy high while ensuring we all progressed confidently. Their beautiful 40-foot yacht ODYSSEA is a standout: speedy, luxurious, and expertly set up for diving, turning surface intervals into pure relaxation with plenty of space and comforts. We dove through thriving kelp forests alive with marine life, encountered playful sea lions, horn sharks, and countless other wonders, all in intimate small groups that allowed for tailored guidance and maximum enjoyment. For anyone seeking safe, exhilarating, and memorable dives with a crew passionate about the ocean and guest satisfaction, Odyssea Adventures is unbeatable--my friends and I can't wait to go back!

If you are looking for a boat cruise in San Diego, you want this one!! I booked the party boat with…read moreseveral girlfriends for my bachelorette. Captain Fletcher made the booking process a breeze, answering questions and providing us with all the info we needed. On the day of, we had Captain Tyler and Alex. They were the best!! This was the absolute highlight of the weekend. The boat was awesome - very spacious with a bathroom, they set up a floating dock and had a paddle board. Captain Tyler and Alex were attentive throughout making sure we had drinks, captured photos, gave us jackets when it got cold. It was also absolutely stunning views, I recommend booking later in the day so you can catch the sunset! We didn't want it to end. Thank you!

Julie from Z Gear totally rocks! I received the wrong item ordered online and she processed the…read moreRMA immediately and sent out the correct item which saved my diving trip. Great job, Julie and great product Z Gear !!

From the owner: Z Gear is operated by United States Veterans who actively instruct and guide people into the sport…read moreof SCUBA Diving. Equipment manufacturing started after the lack of scuba products began to shy people away from the sport. "It is our goal to make things that help improve peoples lives. Everyone should be able to experience the beauty inside the water" Vice President-Brandon Athey commented in an interview early this year.

It was such an amazing experience here in San Diego to do snorkeling with my husband and my cousin…read moregreat price and great customer service with our guide Hailey she is an amazing person and showed us around the ocean and guide us to the right directions! Again amazing experience! Thank you Hailey! We will definitely come back

Haley gave us an excellent tour of the cove! My friend was diving for the first time in years and I…read morewas testing out some new equipment. It was also a first shore dive for the both of us. Haley kept a cool head and maintained her enthusiasm while she helped me make on the fly adjustments to my gear and coached my friend and I through the whole experience. We even talked extensively after the dive exchanging notes, getting feedback, and going over the various species of underwater wildlife we encountered. Would definitely book again, there is clearly so much more for us to see in the cove!