Dive & Photo is a scuba diving shop that provides equipment, training, and services. Customers highlight the shop's great service, helpful and knowledgeable employees, and reasonable prices. The business is noted for its longer hours compared to other shops, offering convenience for rentals and last-minute needs like filling tanks for large groups. The shop offers detailed scuba diving certification courses, including SDI open water training. Instructors are praised for being outstanding, detail-oriented, and passionate, with extensive experience and a good sense of humor. Classes are small, ensuring quality training and a mental schedule for exercises. The certification process is described as enjoyable, building knowledge, skills, and confidence. The shop is recognized for having the best value for training compared to other shops in Southern California. For equipment, the shop provides rentals, sales, and helpful advice. Staff can suggest items like a wetsuit that fits perfectly and discuss equipment for hours. The rental process is fast for pick up and drop off. While most gear is good, some rented equipment can be tricky to use. Overall, customers are highly satisfied and recommend the shop for certifications, gear, and friendly, expert service. Many plan to return for advanced courses like Nitrox certification.
Great dive shop with wonderful instructors and PADI courses
June 2025
I got my dry suit certificate with them! Awesome people! Really helpful!
April 2025
Fantastic dive shop. Bought our semi-dry suits, masks, and some gloves in addition to renting gear and taking our classes. Everyone who helped us along the way to get our Open Water certification was great. Our instructor Allen was the best!
