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Dive shop offering scuba classes along with ocean and boat excursions, plus scuba gear.
Scuba Schools of America features an on-site heated indoor pool for all confined water training. A specific temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius is not consistently published in their readily available public information.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Scuba Schools of America (SSA) consistently receives high praise for its exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and supportive instructors, including Rusty, Devin, Scott, Trey, Niki, and Devanne. Reviewers highlight SSA's ability to help students overcome significant challenges, such as learning to swim or difficulties with ear equalization, through personalized attention and encouragement. The school offers comprehensive training, ranging from initial certification and equipment care to advanced specialty courses (Nitrox, buoyancy, deep diving, etc.) and refresher programs. SSA is noted for its numerous dive opportunities, with frequent local trips and international excursions, fostering a strong sense of community and camaraderie among divers. Customers appreciate Rusty's expertise in helping select the right gear and the school's commitment to safety and professional training, making the experience life-changing for many.
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February 17th, 2025Juley Nguyen
I can’t say enough positive things about my experience with Scuba Schools of America. From the moment I walked through the door, everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of working with Rusty, Devin, Scott, and Trey, who each brought their own expertise and patience to my scuba journey. When I started my lessons on January 25, I was someone who couldn’t swim, struggled to equalize my ears, and dealt with motion sickness. Equalizing my ears was especially challenging. I just couldn’t get the hang of it. But the team was so patient with me, offering helpful advice, techniques, and constant reassurance. They never made me feel discouraged, and they worked with me step-by-step until I finally figured it out. Throughout the lessons, they didn’t just teach me how to scuba dive; they showed me how to properly care for my equipment and prepared me with pool training to feel confident for my first open-water dive. Thanks to their guidance, I was able to successfully dive at Emerald Bay on February 16 (less than a month after my first lesson!) This experience has truly been life-changing, and I owe it all to the amazing instructors who went above and beyond to help me succeed. If you’re considering learning to scuba dive, I highly recommend Scuba Schools of America. They’ll support you every step of the way, no matter how many challenges you face
May 26th, 2025Audrey Tanacea
Went on an EPIC 2-Day dive adventure for memorial day weekend with Suba Schools of America! Phenomenal boat crew with Pacific Star, fantastic dive community!! Plenty of prep support the day prior. Rusty and his staff are absolutely superb!! There is no other dive shop in SoCal that offers as many opportunities to dive, are more by the books and as friendly as SSA! Interested in diving? SSA NEEDS to be your first and last stop!!
April 19th, 2025Suzette Rivera
I was searching for a way to scuba dive in the Galapagos. I found my dream trip through an ad from Niki Berry at SXT Adventures. As an extra bonus, it was associated with Scuba Schools of America. After being certified 43 years, I decided to do a refresher, Nitrox, buoyancy, limited visibility/night diving and deep diving courses, I purchased the most amazing equipment from Rusty Berry and scheduled my 2 day dive trip. I am so grateful to Niki and Rusty who have trained me the right way and provided numerous opportunities to dive safely all over the world and even in Southern California. Because of them and their organization, I am living my dream to dive all over the world with really fun people that I can trust. I highly recommend this organization to anyone who is interested in scuba diving.
November 12th, 2024Steven N
Went here to get open water certified with my dad. The owner Rusty is extremely knowledgeable and will help you pick out gear that works for what you want to do! Lots of classes online and flexible schedule for in person workshops as well. Plus they have dive trips almost every weekend so you can learn all the skills you need to be safe and have fun diving!
March 24th, 2025Hazmat Assassin
I wanted professional training, I wanted to feel comradery, and I got everything I asked for with Scuba school of America. I got certified yesterday on a boat trip to Catalina, wonderful time. They made me feel comfortable. Thank you Rusty and Devanne. You guys are awesome!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM |