Hollywood Divers

I love this dive shop and I have yet to find a shop that is as nice. They let me bring in my dog and answered all my questions about anything I needed. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to learn scuba or to rent or buy gear.

My wife and I went in to purchase a mask, snorkel, and fins and they were incredibly nice and patient. Great shopping experience, highly recommended!

Best dive shop. The staff are honest and great to chat with. I dont live that close but won’t go anywhere else for my equiptment or certifications now.

Hollywood Divers is such a great dive center. I’ve known these guys for about 10 years… as they used to be the only shop in the area that really knew tech diving and carried tech gear. Hal, Bill and Karim, have always been extremely courteous, kind, and helpful to me over the years no matter what my needs. Hal and I both hail from North Carolina, so that might have something to do with it. Nah… they’re just all great guys. ;-) I don’t do much cave or tech anymore but I still know where to go when I need special order equipment or gear… they do it all. They are all highly experienced and advanced divers, yet they never make you feel like you don’t measure up if you’re at a different level. In fact they love certifying new divers. I hope to do a trip with them to the NC wrecks sometime soon… I think it would be a blast. My only complaint is that they are not located in the South Bay where I live.

My son (age 10) received his Jr. Scuba Diver Open Water certification after participating in a class at Hollywood Divers. His instructor Billy was one of the best instructors I have ever worked with. Our entire family dives, and we are thrilled to have our youngest join us. We all plan on continuing our dive education and ability — and hopefully will have the chance to work with Billy and all of the staff at Hollywood Divers again.

Best local dive shop in the LA area — definitely worth the drive! I was recommended here by my scuba instructor who I literally trust with my life always, and boy was she right! The staff at Hollywood Divers not only dive themselves, but are also very established and trusted teachers. They really know their stuff about anything you might ask — dive gear, underwater photography, travel destinations, etc. In particular, Kareem and Bill made my day!
They have a ton of gear out on the racks for you to browse and even an entire underwater photography room. It’s really hard to leave here without wanting to spend your entire paycheck!
I left feeling very taken care of, and much more at ease about my upcoming trip to the Galapagos.
Tip: Park in the structure and they validate for as long as you need!

There are dive shops… and then there are DIVE SHOPS! This is the best DS I have ever been to. The staff is superior when it come to customer service. My son was trained in Open Water by Billy at Hollywood Divers and my son’s training was better than mine through Advanced. Hal will bend over backward to help you be a better diver and be well equipped. I don’t go anywhere else for my diving needs… I don’t need to! Well played HD! Well played!!!

First attempt to use and my experience is not as positive as what I have read.
I was quoted $ 175 to rebuild my regs, happily paid it. They managed to call me to pick them up and then charged me $ 210 more. A total of $ 385 to rebuild my scuba pro and Mares…
I asked why they did not call, «our repair guy does not do that» Why is my phone number on his worksheet? how did you call to say it was complete?
Im happy to pay fair rates but I despise bait and switch tactics. On top of all this, the piston to my 650 was damaged on removal not use.
I went in to buy new Trans-​pacs and computers for my kids… can’t do it.
L

Just finished my open water part of my course. What an AWESOME staff, from the beginning with Nikki, to the class room with Billy and then the pool with Jeff and Finally to the open water with Jeff and Barak. Nothing but NICE people. They were all very professional and PATIENT!!! Took their time to ensure my safety and to make sure that once I was done I would know Exactly what to do in the Ocean. I would definitely be BACK, my 12 year old wants to do it. Thank You Hollywood Divers for a Great Learning Experience!!!

I don’t usually give 5 stars but when I do it means something. Theses guys are the bomb! My wife and I just left the shop the attention they gave us and the knowledge they had were outstanding… I feel bad as I don remember the guys name that helped us but he was super cool … The rest of the staff was great also … If you need anything to do with diving def go here

If you are considering on getting your certification at a Sports Chalet, you’re about to make a mistake. I got my open water and advanced certification through Hollywood Divers and haven’t had one regret. These guys are more like family and are eager to help you learn and enjoy diving. Everything you need is under one roof; either it is getting your certification, wet suit, under-​water camera/​housing, BCs, regulators, etc. Taking on this hobby might be intimidating for some, but they will take the time to show you the equipment and explain everything you need to know. They have earned every one of their 5 stars…

Every time we come into this place we leave happy. Hal has a great team, Nikki, Bill, Joe (just to name a few) are incredibly helpful and very informative. I’ve bought wetsuits, BC’s, regs, and rented tanks from Hollywood divers and it’s been a good experience. These guys frequently go diving to Catalina and are always welcoming new folks join in on the fun. They also plan trips across the U.S. and abroad. Unfortunately with my work schedule I cant join in the fun, but am always envious of those who can. Again, you can’t go wrong with this place.

Just got open water certified and I loved this place! All the staff are just genuinely nice people who go the extra mile. I was apprehensive about getting certified because it seemed like so much to take on, but they did a fantastic job of explaining and teaching at a very comfortable pace, and answering the hundreds of questions I had. ;)
November was a great month to get certified. I was concerned about the water temperature because I get cold easily but with the wetsuit, gloves, and hoodie, I was honestly quite comfy.
Bill and Jeff were knowledgeable and funny and put me at ease right away, and Bill helped me to pick out all the gear I needed to start. The whole place is like one big happy family. And lastly, my personal favorite, was my instructor Billy. He was calm, collected, witty, and a great teacher. Good vibes all around.

I really need more stars. I called asking for help with a broken wetsuit zipper. What I received far exceeded any expectation I might have had for advice.
They didn’t carry my (sadly broken) wetsuit but that did not deter Bill from solving my problem. He walked me down the street to his repair and alterations person, Mary, at Lord Jim Cleaners, introduced me and explained my problem. She’s fixing my zipper.
Who does that? There was nothing in it for them, yet Bill made sure I was taken care of.
I’m going to be looking for business to send their way.

All of the 5 star reviews for this place has been earned with hard work and a pure love for what these guys do. I completed the underwater NAUI course with a buddy and it’s a perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. It’s a recipe I don’t see nearly enough.
I had the pleasure of having both Billy and Dorian as instructors. These guys are the real deal. They take care of teaching you how to be a good scuba diver and are just good people all around.
The quality of their products and recommendations are also tailored to you and your budget. Yes, things can get a bit pricey, but you don’t need the most expensive stuff to go diving. Come here and you’ll have a standard on how to gauge a real scuba shop for the rest of your life.

Bill, the owner was extremely helpful in educating me on the products I needed for my first snorkeling adventure.
He was very pleasant and spent a good amount of time helping me find the right fit for my needs.
I also appreciate the discount that was given for getting one of the last models on display.
Would love to come back. Hopefully to buy Scuba gear one day ;)

I got my open water certification this past weekend with Hollywood Divers and the experience was amazing! All of the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.
The instructors, such as Hall and others are very good teachers. They teach slow and concise, with a very good perspective on the abilities of students. Teaching something to someone can sometimes challenging. I think they have mastered the art of teaching.
I highly recommend Hollywood Divers for anyone looking to get into this amazing sport of SCUBA Diving.
Outstanding service!

Hollywood Divers is truly as good as it gets. My wife and I were going to Belize for our one year anniversary with the intent of learning to SCUBA dive as part of the fun. After some research and looking at various Unilocal!reviews, we decided upon Hollywood Divers and could not be happier with the result. Jeff C was our main instructor– he was thorough and really cared that we learn the safety essentials of diving. What’s more is that he and the entire training team at HD have really made themselves available to answer questions and ensure our safety and satisfaction beyond the certification process. Plus, the class was small– 4 students per instructor when 8 is what PADI allows.
More recently, my wife and I have taken the plunge (pun intended) to become full on recreational divers by buying equipment and taking the Advanced Open Water course through HD. We both feel that HD not only has become our source for equipment and training, but a group of people we consider friends and are committed to our enjoyment of the sport, not just to making a buck. Hal, Bill, Billy and Jeff are among the staff at HD who make us feel welcome and the reason we will continue to go there for our SCUBA needs.

So, where do I begin. I suppose I should begin by my initial frustration with Hollywood Divers. I purchased a top of the line dive computer, along with several other items totaling… well, quite a bit.
There was a «refurbished» unit, that I chose to purchase… due to the fact that the explanation of the other «new» unit was «new» because it hadn’t been paired with a transmitter. I’ve worked with computers my entire life, and I know that anything that can be paired can be «unpaired» just as easily. Fingerprints and such, is like buying a television on display at a discount, only worse when dealing with extremely sensitive components.
The refurbished unit, when I finally took it on my first dive, gave me several issues that were not due to anything I had configured or done wrong.
I special ordered a semi-​dry wetsuit from them as well, and it took 6 months on backorder to come in. (Not their fault, the distributors fault). But they (Bill) went out of his way to fix the issue — or try to I should say.
Anyway, back to the «computer» issue, I was leery to buy anything refurbished, and finally when I took the computer on a dive, it gave me issues.
At that point I was furious, and I will say, Bill not only took care of me, he went far and beyond to take care of me. This dive computer I had, sat in the box for 6 months unused before I took it on the dive. He still swapped it for me — all my requests met and more.
He replaced the unit no questions asked, gave me what I requested, and on top of that, he price matched all of the items I had ordered in addition.
These guys not only will return calls and emails in a promptly matter, they’ll, as I mentioned, do whatever it takes to make their clients happy and appeased… as well as answer any technical questions in a timely manner.
When spending thousands of dollars with a company, I expect nothing less than tailored service to my own needs and requests — which they have fulfilled in every way.
I highly recommend Hollywood Divers, as much as a «pain in the ass» I was to them (though, when you spend that kind of money — you have a right to be), they still went above and beyond for me.
As I mentioned, I highly recommend them. Personally I’d request Bill, as another gentlemen I spoke on the phone with was quite snappy and rude to me (likely because as of late I’ve had so many complaints.).
Just ask for Bill — he will take care of you and generally will answer emails within a few hours.
If you’re looking for the best of the best equipment (don’t expect to pay less than retail), Liquivision, Halcyon, Waterproof, they’re (Hollywood Divers) your best bet. But — ask for Bill. 6 stars if I could.
–B

In 2004, I got certified with Hal, Kareem taught class, Bill helped me out and Nikki is my girl! Love these guys. They are established, trustworthy, and have become my real true friends long after!
I even went to Belize one year with Bill!
AAAAA+