San Francisco Bay Area

Scuba Diver & Open Water

Every diver's journey starts with our Learn to Scuba Dive class, an Open Water Diver course. A combination of home study, classroom, pool and ocean training designed to introduce the basic skills and knowledge needed to explore the underwater world safely and comfortably. We offer this class in evening, weekend and custom schedules to best fit a busy lifestyle.

Unsure if diving is right for you? Try Scuba is an easy introduction to the underwater world. A brief overview of skills, introduction to SCUBA equipment and time to play in the pool under the supervision of an instructor might change your mind. Bring a friend and experience what all the fuss is about.

Continue your Journey 

Continue your Scuba Diving Journey with specialty courses. Gain new skills, meet fellow divers, and develop comfort and confidence through new diving experiences. Our experienced dive professionals are ready to show you the wonders of the deep, the intricacies of underwater photography, navigation beneath the waves, confidently using drysuits, or even exploring new technologies such as rebreathers.

In our Intensive U/W Photography Course students have the opportunity to work with our prize-winning underwater photographers to learn and practice both basic and advanced underwater photo techniques. Learn to capture memories you will be proud to share with everyone.

Trips and Fun Dives

Join Bay Area School of Diving as we explore scuba dive sites around Monterey Bay, Carmel, and Sonoma. Fun dives are a great way to keep scuba skills proficient and remain in touch with other divers. You also have an excellent way to learn about what Monterey, Carmel, & Sonoma have to offer to scuba divers in the way of marine animals and diving experiences.

We select a shore dive site or charter a boat to go to places unreachable from the shore. Our shore dives include a barbecue and drinks to enjoy as you share exploits with your fellow divers. Boat dives, we get together back on land at a nearby restaurant to talk about the dives. Experienced and knowledgeable diver leaders are present to ensure you have a safe and fun experience. 

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