Ocean Enterprises

Meet Ocean Enterprises, Southern California's largest full-service dive center and the region's first PADI CDC. For 30 years this San Diego facility has been rated among the top 10 dive centers in the United States, running a variety of classes that start every month for individuals and families alike.

Courses and what to expect

As a PADI 5 Star IDC with 37 PADI Instructors, Ocean Enterprises offers certification all the way from PADI Open Water through Instructor levels, alongside TecRec, Freediving, Snorkelling and EFR first aid. Nitrox, Trimix and mixed gas fills support technical divers, and the professional staff keep classes fun and easy — they'll even deliver your equipment to the pool, boat or beach.

Local diving centres on San Diego sites such as Marine Room and Turtle Reef, where you might encounter sharks, whales and turtles. On-site you'll find a training pool, classroom, retail shop, gear rental and repair, plus scooter (DPV) rental, a dive club and conservation activities. With adaptive services and corporate, school and community programs, it suits everyone from first-timers to aspiring instructors.