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October 2023 by Gábor Kovács
I'm a European dive master and interesting about underwater filming. I'm extremely happy, satisfied and lucky to found this store.This shop is a must stop for divers!!!Super professional, super helpful and super friendly crew.I'm so lucky I can stay with this shop rest in my life.Let them teach you and your kids to be a scuba diver and you won't have gear or dive issue ever!!!Extremely recommended!!!
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October 2023 by Noah Goldman
Literally the most helpful, informative dive shop in LA. They have been around forever and have a fantastic reputation but do not rest on their laurels. They will give you the time you deserve and take pride in their experience and knowledge. The shop is organized, staff are incredibly fun and friendly, the equipment is top notch.
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October 2023 by Shelby McClintock
The owner is very kind and informative. Willing to help and even include me on an upcoming dive trip!
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August 2023 by Ian Carre-Burritt
I've been into Hollywood Divers a few times for masks & snorkels, and I 100% recommend this shop. The staff & owner are super helpful & assisted my wife & myself fitting & buying our first serious dive masks, and made sure we were fitted correctly & knew how to wear the masks for best comfort & seal. Really positive attitude around the shop, and all the staff are committed to making sure customers are properly equipped to enjoy diving. I'll definitely be coming back for additional gear.
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July 2023 by Mel F.
I came to Hollywood Divers in need of my first pair of freedive fins, as well as guidance on masks and snorkels. Paul was knowledgeable and very helpful. He and the other gentleman who's name I didn't catch (sorry!) were so friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this establishment. Looking forward to using my new gear!
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July 2023 by Kevin R.
I'm a recently minted Open Water Diver who is old enough and smart enough to never mistake my certification for expertise. As I'm preparing now for my Advanced rating, I'm really fortunate to have Hollywood Divers nearby. The natives are friendly, the prices are more than fair but more than any of that, the counsel is knowlegible and to me, invaluable.Thanks as always HD! See you soon.
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July 2023 by Kim C.
Over the years, I've gone to HD for a variety of scuba services. Most recently, I was in the market for a new dry suit. The HD team was very responsive & helpful. Their attention to detail was exemplary, which is especially important since I was getting a custom made suit & it's a big financial investment. Shout out to Joe & Mackenzie for their time & assistance. Turns out, I ended up getting the suit directly from the manufacturer in order to use their key man program for a significant discount. But I still really appreciate the great customer service I did receive from HD, even though they ultimately did not get the sale. They were still supportive of me getting the discount. I wish I could have purchased the suit from HD but the key man program doesn't allow for that. I am very much appreciative of the professional & helpful customer service they provide. I will continue to use HD in the future & will let all my diver friends know what a great shop they run!
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May 2023 by John E.
Simply the BEST!!! Have been going to Hal and Bill's shop since 2016, where I have gotten my Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox, as well as multiple specialty certifications. They have also provided equipment for my friends and family members. I can honestly say that they have never steered me wrong in the areas of equipment, training, local diving, safety issues, Catalina Island Diving, as well as International Diving travel.In terms of equipment and mechanical knowledge, Joe Tugas is unmatched and exceptional in guiding the perfect fit (mask, fins, wetsuit, booties) as well as the perfect equipment (BCD's, Dive Computers, Tanks, as well as other equipment). He is more than willing to share his knowledge and he is simply a beautiful human being (and no this quality is not clouding my judgement on his equipment knowledge or abilities).This is a shop that has it all in terms of equipment inventory (and what they don't have they will get quickly); but again what really makes the shop is the staff, their EXCEPTIONAL knowledge, ethics, focus on safety, and dedication to seeing the customer is successful in their quest to better themselves in this amazing sport. Even after having moved my residence to San Diego from the San Fernando Valley, they are still my go-to shop.Hal, Bill, Joe, Nikki, Barak, Anastasia, Jack, and others; Thank YOU so much for creating the greatest Dive Shop ever and enhancing my life through this sport as much as you have.Sincerely,John Ermer
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April 2023 by Lora H.
Needed a mask and snorkel for an upcoming trip. Figured we'd have to drive kind of far but lo and behold - a dive shop in the Valley?! Huh?! Our expectations were low but wow. This place was awesome! Great selection of just about everything you need and the folks who work there - super helpful!! They took the time to explain everything to us, what would work or our needs, answered our questions, and of course, welcomed my little pup! She loved it there too - I think it may be her new favorite store!! definitely blown away by the selection of gear here. Check it out!!
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April 2023 by Matthew Wallace
What an absolute pleasure to spend a little over an hour at Hollywood Divers this morning. Everyone on staff was super helpful and willing to share information and major props to Hal for helping me find the right wet suit, mask, fins, snorkel, and dive computer! I couldn't ask for better service. While it's possible to buy equipment online at a slight discount, I visited their store because I wanted more than just the gear, I wanted professional, experienced input before purchasing. Being able to speak with people who are active and avid divers, who are able to share their experience and recommendations, is well worth paying a little more money. Btw, when you walk in, you're greeted, treated with respect, and you feel like family. I'm now looking forward to going on some of their dive tours around Catalina Island. Thank you Hollywood Divers!!!!!!!
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March 2023 by Jason M.
There's a reason this shop continues to receive 5 stars! Every time we walk in, a warm welcome is received. On top of that, phenomenal customer service, a wealth of knowledge, and the best selection of gear. Hal, Jack, and the rest of his team are top-notch, and they are always willing to spend time with you. They have earned our business.
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March 2023 by Uhuru D.
While diving in Catalina I happened to meet Hal and discussed my current camera setup that I used. He referred me to the shop where I could find some additional gear. I was blown away by the selection of underwater photography equipment that was available. Sal was very knowledgeable in providing me with information. I was able to find a strobe & floats to add to my existing setup.
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March 2023 by Campo Colibri
Picked up a new semi dry suit today at a great price. Owner Hal is a wiz, and his staff - Jack, Kam, and Sal- bent over backwards grabbing me everything I asked for that I wanted to look at. I'm a 25+ yr diver and scuba instructor so believe me I've been in a lot of dive shops. Hollywood Divers won't steer you wrong.??
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March 2023 by Alice Baker
Super helpful staff and often able to order things that aren't in stock. Got some good gear, and great recommendations from them. It's nice to have a dove shop close to my home!
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February 2023 by Anthony R.
I signed up for Dive lessons in July of 2019. We initially scheduled the lessons to be in August or September but life got in the way and then a few months later there was a little pandemic aka Covid that showed it's ugly face. Long story short, 3 years later I finally completed my lessons. They honored the agreement from 3 years ago with no hesitation. Needless to say I appreciated that.Hal and his staff are NOTHING short of amazing, extremely knowledgeable, professional, and very likable & people. I felt like my friends worked at the shop. As far as training and instructors go, Michael Schlegel is the absolute best dive instructor on the planet above and below the water. Special shout out to Jack for the assist at Vets Park. Thank you HD for being so awesome!
