Looking for good dive shop in Monterey

[mjctravel]

Hey there,

I am a newer diver and heading out to Monetery and thinking about diving. Hoping someone can suggest a shop or two in the Monetery area who will have the patients to take a newer diver to the great location in the Monterey area.

Thanks
MJC

 

[aquaregia]

Aquarius has guided tours: Aquarius Dive Shop - Your PADI 5-Star Scuba Dive Center in Monterey for Training, Equipment, Service, and Rentals
I've never bought anything but air and snorkel-keepers from them though, but they seem like nice dudes.

 

[coreypenrose]

You might want to book a charter with Sanctuary. I was out with them last weekend and the capt, who seemed like a very cool dude, was taking a new-to-Monterey diver for what turned out to be some very nice diving.

 

[Peter_C]

If you can do a week day, then you can get into Point Lobos State Park. It requires reservations long in advance for weekends. This is an easy shore dive with some fantastic scenery.

When in Monterey, I use Aquarius on Del Monte Blvd. Not to be confused with the Aquarius at the Breakwater. Bruce or one of their DM's can take you on a nice safe guided tour.

 

[reefvagabond]

I didn't have a good experience with Aquarius on Del Monte Blvd nor did a classmate of mine in my Advanced Open water class. We did not go together but got the same treatment. I do not plan to go back there.

I don't have much experience with the Aquarius at Breakwater but they were much more polite when I went there for an air refill.

 

[shake-and-bake]

I'm partial to Bamboo Reef. http://bambooreef.com/cms/storeaddresses.html

 

[mdb]

I'd second Shake-and-bake with his comments on The Bamboo Reef. They have a very good compressor system and a convenient location.