House of Scuba

Excellent service! Camille greeted us as soon as we entered and helped us within minutes. She helped us get new masks, which is always a challenge getting the right style and fit. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town.

Brent hooked me up with a back plate/​wing package at a price that beat anything I could find at other San Diego dive shops and internet competitors. Brent was incredibly patient and worked with me for over two weeks to make sure that I received the gear that I wanted at a great price. I could not be more happy with by BP/​W set up and House of Scuba will be my first choice for local diving needs.

This is one of the nicest dive shops I’ve ever worked with (even though it was via phone). I called them to figure out mask, snorkel and fins that I need for an upcoming trip to the Bahamas. Mike was the nicest and most helpful person that I’ve ever worked with by phone. He not only found good deals and great products for me, he also had someone that works there with the same size foot try on a fin to ensure that it fit properly! Thanks Mike for your amazing service, it will never be forgotten. I look forward to getting my new kit soon!

I LOVE you guys!!! :)
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Most of them are actual scuba divers themselves. They teach every class possible. Super line up of top brand and newer equipment in the rental department. Over 130 vendors of equipment available for sale.

Best free diving and scuba store in san diego. They are an online retailer so they have tones of selection and will match online prices.

For scuba, diving and all related aquatic needs, this place is the spot. This small and unassuming store definitely delivers.
I had an event coming up in which I was going to be seeing my fair share of water and cold temperatures. I needed a dive/​swim/​wetsuit hood to help keep my head and ears warm in water temps in the low 60s and air temperatures in the mid to low 40s. It was also more than likely going to get destroyed so it needed to be inexpensive. I checked House of Scuba’s website and and they had a few options that I could peruse and hopefully try on so I headed out.
I was greeted by and extremely helpful associate that listened to my needs, what I was using the product for and went and grabbed me some solutions to try. He didn’t try to upsell me on anything and offered sound advice on the product I was looking for.
Ultimately I settled for a nice, inexpensive 2.5mm hood (as recommended) which turned out to work perfectly for the event.
All in all, this place is fantastic. Solid selection, solid pricing and excellent staff. I probably should have went here for my wetsuit purchase but unfortunately didn’t know about them until afterwards. Either way, if I need to get some more equipment such as marine safety strobes, headlamps, gloves, socks or anything else, House of Scuba is going to be on the top of my list.

Very rude. My boyfriend and I were riding our bikes nearby, saw the shop, and decided to stop in to ask a question. We didn’t know they were closed – we just saw an open door so we walked in. A guy came running over and rudely demanded to know what we were doing… SERIOUSLY?! We were two people on bicycles… what did he think we were going to do?! Rob the place?! I’m never giving this place my business. There are plenty of other dive shops in San Diego who don’t yell at potential customers.

Everyone who works at house of scuba is very friendly, helpful and nice! I’ve been diving with them since I got open water cert and I’m enjoying the dive a lot! I love all the instructors, especially Bethy, Dan and Kumar. I took a lot of classes from Bethy. She is awesome! She knows so much about diving and always fun and helpful. She is gonna make you smile:) If you are trying to decide which dive shop you are going, go house of scuba!!! You will be happy for sure:)))

Not sure why you would even THINK of going anywhere else for your scuba/​freediving/​snorkeling needs! This place is the best! The staff is very knowledgeable and always incredibly helpful. They have a HUGE selection of the best gear and their prices are kinda unbelievable. The also have the best dive masters in town — if you’re thinking of getting certified this is the place you want to go. The instructors are patient, friendly and above all extremely competent in the water. Diving is fun but its also a dangerous sport and they make sure you come away with a firm grasp on safety. They teach in small groups to ensure everyone has lots of access to the instructors and they don’t rush the course!!! They care about your experience in the class and your comfort in the water.
They also do diving trips which I’ve been lucky enough to join. Always a fantastic time!
Great group of people, fantastic shop, what are you waiting for? Go get certified and get in the water!!!

I bought a killer scuba bag last month. It holds all my gear. I tried it out yesterday. It was perfect! The price? Incredible!! Score!
Yesterday, I bought a mask to replace my leaking one. Bethy helped me choose the one right for my facial structure. I can’t wait to use it.
Now… On to BETHY SCUBA! Oh wow… What can I say. I finished dives 3&4 with off the shore. All my dreams realized! If you want the experience of a lifetime dive with Bethy.

I came back to check things out. I happened to be the only person in the store with the salesman. He gave me personalized help. Lol

I’ve taken several classes from House of Scuba. They limit the number of students in every class, so I get lots of «instructor time» and the instructors are top notch. Not only are they knowledgable, but they make learning fun!

These guys have an awesome staff of people who are exceptionally patient and friendly. After a 10 year layoff from diving for me, I convinced my wife to get certified. The staff here (especially Erin and both Michaels) were so helpful. It took two trips in two days and about 20 wetsuits before we found the best one for my wife and not one time during the process did I feel like any employee in the store was frustrated with us. They all maintained their great attitude and and professionalism during the entire ordeal.
They have a large selection of equipment in their warehouse that isn’t at first obvious when you walk into the retail space.
They even price matched several items from a competitor website!
They’ve earned my business for a long time!

House of Scuba is awesome. I have many experiences with the store: ordering online, shopping at the store, and a scuba dive trip to La Paz. They have some of the best people in the industry working there. They know Scuba and they want customers to leave happy.
Just to reiterate I want to give you my ordering online experience which could have ended badly but because of how great House of Scuba is you will want to continue to shop here:
I ordered a wet suit online because I lived about an hour away from the shop and with my busy schedule it made more sense to have it shipped. I was very satisfied with the timely delivery and I loved the wet suite, unfortunately within a month or so of owning it the zipper just came right off. I called House of Scuba and they said to bring it in for a zipper repair. Long story short: the zipper repair didn’t work, the manufacturer was saying they wouldn’t cover it either, but House of Scuba stepped up and replaced my wet suit because of the short period I owned it. This is fantastic customer service!

House of Scuba rocks! I went in for a new mask and Erin helped me out. She was super friendly and knowledgeable. By far the best experience I have had at a local dive shop so far!

Exceptional customer service and helpful. We were looking for replacement parts for an old Dacor speargun. Since Dacor was out of business Gary helped us find comparable parts. It all worked out and we’re really happy. We’re definitely coming back for future diving and spearfishing needs!

Came here because of the reviews, and I was not disappointed.
House of Scuba is pretty much everything I want in a store/​rental place. The staff are very knowledgable and helpful, they carry a wide variety if equipment, and the prices are reasonable.
A friend and I rented snorkeling gear here, and I wound up buying my own set. I was patiently walked through mask fitting options, different types of fins and booties, and was able to find one that worked perfectly for me. When one of the masks didn’t work as planned, they were extremely helpful in getting me a new one that fit properly and wouldn’t leak.
Overall I was very satisfied with the level of service and friendliness with everyone there. I plan to come back here for my rentals and wetware in the future.

I consider myself to be extremely lucky to live next to such a great scuba shop. I can not think of a single issue with this shop.
They have the best prices (along with an incredible price match policy), incredibly friendly staff, and great service.
I bought a 5 time scuba rental card from them (non-​refundable and non-​replaceable; don’t loose it!). Well, what did I do? I lost it. I tore through every folder, bag, and cabinet that I could think of and I thought I was out of luck.
So, I emailed House of Scuba. They have great customer service, so maybe they will do something about it. They quickly got back to me telling me that they will reissue my card, and now they will even keep the card at their front desk so I don’t have to worry about loosing it! (In fact, this is their new policy, in case you loose things the way that I do)
This is simply the best shop to patronize for all things scuba related.

I absolutely loved House of Scuba and couldn’t have been happier that I got my Open Water certification through them.
At first, the scuba gear can definitely be intimidating but the staff at House of Scuba is there to help you find the perfect equipment. The staff truly wants to help you, are very patient and are always there to answer your questions. I started the class with only a mask and snorkel. I had some issues with my rental fins during the first two dives and Natalie, one of the women at House of Scuba spent at least 30 minutes with me back at the store helping me find the perfect fins and booties.
Anthony, my instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and very supportive during the two weekend process. Our class was small, with only four students and the size allowed us to all get plenty of personal attention, especially while underwater to ensure that we were comfortable with all of the skills.
I’ve heard from many people that «once you learn to dive in San Diego, you can dive anywhere» and would agree. Since getting my certification, I’ve dived in Catalina and felt more than comfortable being underwater. I’m in the middle of my enriched air certification and am looking forward to getting Advanced Certified through House of Scuba.
I’ve seen a lot of Groupons for scuba certification but after talking to a few friends who went with House of Scuba, I wouldn’t have done it any other way. Sure, it’s tempting to save some money but you’re learning to breath underwater and if you want the best, try out House of Scuba… you won’t be disappointed!

This is my go to scuba gear store! The staff there are experts in scuba gears and very very helpful and friendly. They will help you find the best scuba gears that fit your diving style and within your price range. Also, I took the open water course at House of Scuba and it was a great experience! Instructor Bethy is outgoing and fun and Instructor Derek is a subject expert! They teach safe scuba diving here and they ensure their students will practice safe diving when they are certified. For anyone who wants to take a scuba diving course, I’d definitely recommend this place!!! Love House of Scuba!!!
P. S. They give 5% military discounts here if you show your ID.