On this site you can select your course dates, pool sessions, register and pay for your course. Once that's complete, we will send you an E-mail with a link to start your PADI Online Scuba E-Learning class. Please allow 24 hours to receive your link. There's nothing more thrilling than first-time divers discovering the joy of scuba.
Our Beginner Scuba classes are taught by the best instructors in the business, with safety being our #1 priority. With personalized training in our indoor heated pool, we make sure you are truly comfortable under water with the skills and equipment you will use. In general, an Open Water Diver course consists of 3 parts: Academics, Pool Training and Open Water Sessions.
Our Beginner Scuba classes are taught by the best instructors in the business, with safety being our #1 priority. With personalized training in our indoor heated pool, we make sure you are truly comfortable under water with the skills and equipment you will use. In general, an Open Water Diver course consists of 3 parts: Academics, Pool Training and Open Water Sessions.
Services
Opened in 1975, family owned and operated for over 3 generations, Anderson's Scuba Diving has earned the reputation as one of the oldest and most experienced dive store and training facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our 5000 sq. We offer beginner and advanced courses throughout the year. With our PADI certification courses, you'll enjoy the highest standard dive training, safety and customer service.
Since 1974, Anderson's has been servicing diving equipment and we continuously striving to improve and offer the best possible technical support for your scuba diving equipment. Owner and Master Technician Larry Anderson has over 45 years of experience in servicing scuba equipment. We service all equipment to the manufacturer's specifications, providing and maintaining the best possible quality and reliability of all serviced equipment.
PADI eLearning utilizes the convenience of online, web based learning so you can start studying right away, complete your knowledge development at your own pace, and then finish your scuba training with our instructors. PADI Open Water Diver eLearning is valued at $165, but will be included in the course price at no extra charge!
These trips are specifically catered to the intermediate to advanced level diver that wants to lobster hunt. Dive sites are determined by the best dives sights conducive to grabbing lobster. These trips are best suited to divers, that have experience in rougher cold water conditions including; current, swell, kelp, limited visibility and possibly deep water.
Have a need for a private pool rental to shoot photos, videos, commercial work, special projects or more? Anderson's has two, 92° indoor heated pools to accommodate most all projects. Our main pool is 22' x 40'. The first third of the pool is 4 1/2 feet deep and then it drops down to 12. This gives our photographers a great working canvas to photograph.
Reviews (21)
Dennis C.
Jun 27, 2021
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I needed to rent scuba gear at the very last minute, as my previous reservation fell through. Andy and the rest of the staff at Anderson's came through for me. They had everything I needed at the last minute, and their gear is first-rate and really well taken care of. I was very pleased with the service, the cost and the quality of the rental. So glad I found them. I will definitely be renting all my gear from Anderson's from now on.
Chris H.
Nov 23, 2020
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If your a diver this is the place to go. I got scuba certified 1984 here, and all my 3 children got swimming lessons here and are now Free divers also. They take it to another level with safety and endurance both swimming and diving. Thanks for the great job on my spear gun repair.Anderson family and staff are the best.
Bait Guru
Dec 14, 2019
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Terrible customer service... require an appointment to get assistance with Spearfishing equipment (is that on your website?).
I am from North Texas, and had a scheduled Vacation down in Islamorada Key, Florida for a week of SCUBA/Free diving, Lobster harvesting and spearfishing. However, I had to be over in Belmont for training the week prior. No stores in North Texas to purchase a decent Spear gun (also wanted a rubber/flexible weight belt), and I was ready to invest approx $400 in a timber (teak) spear gun (settled on an 48" AB Biller from Diver's Direct in Ft. Lauderdale with the lever safety
I am from North Texas, and had a scheduled Vacation down in Islamorada Key, Florida for a week of SCUBA/Free diving, Lobster harvesting and spearfishing. However, I had to be over in Belmont for training the week prior. No stores in North Texas to purchase a decent Spear gun (also wanted a rubber/flexible weight belt), and I was ready to invest approx $400 in a timber (teak) spear gun (settled on an 48" AB Biller from Diver's Direct in Ft. Lauderdale with the lever safety
Molly Moore
Aug 18, 2019
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Daniel Zilberman
Aug 14, 2019
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Nate Cutler
Oct 02, 2018
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Erena S.
Apr 09, 2018
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I've been coming here to use their pool for over 6 years. Sandy, Andy and all the staffs are so welcoming, I feel comfortable and safe being at the facility. They've been around for a long time and I respect their business and kindness all together.
Even though I live in San Francisco, I use their service for the scuba gear check in. I trust them!
Even though I live in San Francisco, I use their service for the scuba gear check in. I trust them!
Neal T.
May 05, 2017
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Joe Muller
Nov 03, 2016
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Chris A.
May 06, 2015
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I regret signing up for lessons here. None of the equipment fit, half of it didn't work as intended. The instructor half-assed the class room section then once we were in the pool he only helped the two females in bikinis. The salt water pool is filthy, it feels like you are swimming in someone else's bathwater (floating band aids and all). At the end of the class I told him I didn't feel comfortable doing the open water section of the class because I hadn't learned anything. He promptly refused to refund even half of what I paid.
Curt H.
Nov 28, 2014
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I have been using Andersons to get my 5 scuba tanks, filled, visually inspected, and hydro tested for the past few years. At least half of the times I come in to get my tanks filled they can't do it because there is no one there trained to fill tanks, so they ask you to leave them and come back and pick them up in a few days. When you want a tank visually inspected, they require you to leave it there for a minimum of 10 days, a hydro test usually takes longer. Most dive shops in the bay area will do a visual test while you wait or take no more than a day or two at the most!
Also, at least
Also, at least
Yongrim R.
Apr 30, 2014
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I was taking my first freediving lessons in Monterey and called ahead I rented to rent some gear. I gave my height and weight, and the next day when I showed up Andy had everything read for me in a bag. Super easy. I ended up returning the gear a day late and they were super chill about it and didn't even charge me.
Mario P.
Apr 09, 2013
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Woody W.
Jan 09, 2013
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Great Dive Shop!!! I went to Anderson's with my brother to get set up with gear. The staff is very knowable about what's right for you. I've been snorkeling for a few years and have battled funky equipment that I found out didn't fit properly. The people here have the right dive/snorkel gear that we needed to make our dives more enjoyable. My bother is a Big Guy (The Big Boned Type) and he was pleased to find that they had a lot of sizes to get him fit correctly. Scuba/Abalone gear Masks,Wetsuits,Boots you name it. Great to have someone give you there years of info. We&apos
Herb L.
Oct 22, 2011
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Be warned that you should only get air fills there only if you don't mind being shorted. I really want to give them more stars because some of the staff there are really great people and really do seem to care about you or at least they make you think so because of their great service. But they have at least one bad staffer who singlehandedly removes three stars. I took in tanks for plain-jane, non-voodoo-gas air fills and got short fills--and yeah, that's the way air fills happen--tanks get warm and they cool and they don't have the same pressure when they cool. However, I asked
M. O.
Jun 29, 2011
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I should have read the others and written this when it happened last year.
I took in my reg for an overall, and I also purchased some gear. I went to Anderson since they had a pool and could check the reg submerged as shops do in Florida. I paid over $200 for the service.
A week later on my first dive in Roatan my octo and reg both had leaks severely shortening my dive time. Though that didn't really matter because at 15 minutes at 60 feet my high pressure hose failed. I had to do an emergency ascent with another diver. When I spent a day finding a repair shop on the weekend they couldn
I took in my reg for an overall, and I also purchased some gear. I went to Anderson since they had a pool and could check the reg submerged as shops do in Florida. I paid over $200 for the service.
A week later on my first dive in Roatan my octo and reg both had leaks severely shortening my dive time. Though that didn't really matter because at 15 minutes at 60 feet my high pressure hose failed. I had to do an emergency ascent with another diver. When I spent a day finding a repair shop on the weekend they couldn
Eddie E.
May 16, 2011
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Went to get a couple of things for my dive class. Had the friendliest help ever. The guy spent about an hour an a half with me showing me booties, gloves and fins. Everything was labeled with prices and he wasn't pushy but gave me all my options and listed the pro's with the con's on each product. I have been to other dive shops and nothing is priced and they are always trying to swindle you! This place was the opposite. It wasn't until I finished and paid for my products did I learn he was the owner.
Rajeev R.
Aug 09, 2010
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This review is about scuba diving rental. A few weeks ago I rented a full set of scuba diving equipment from Anderson's. I'm not sure if it was Bonnie or Laurie who helped me (I'm not very good with names), but she was really helpful and nice. I\
Although I rented the equipment for a saturday, she was ready to let me pick it up on the previous thursday so that I don't have to make another trip back (Thats when I first visited the store to enquire for availability and trial for size ).
She spent a good amount of time to pick out the right sizes and made sure I was comfortable
Although I rented the equipment for a saturday, she was ready to let me pick it up on the previous thursday so that I don't have to make another trip back (Thats when I first visited the store to enquire for availability and trial for size ).
She spent a good amount of time to pick out the right sizes and made sure I was comfortable
Jeremy L.
Aug 02, 2010
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This review is not about Anderson's swimming programs or scuba diving certifications. This is for one aspect of their services that most people won't think too much about it and that is their hydrotesting on air tanks in general.
I came here to get my paintball air supply tank tested. I caught their ad on Craigslist one fine day and called them up about it. They are very friendly and informative, giving details to what they cover for the testing.
Honestly, I'm not well-versed in the average pricing for hydrotesting air tanks, but I paid $45 for their services and got my tank back
I came here to get my paintball air supply tank tested. I caught their ad on Craigslist one fine day and called them up about it. They are very friendly and informative, giving details to what they cover for the testing.
Honestly, I'm not well-versed in the average pricing for hydrotesting air tanks, but I paid $45 for their services and got my tank back
Cass J.
Jul 27, 2010
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Great for renting Scuba equipment.
This past weekend, my family and I completed our open water scuba diving certification class in Monterey. *Yay*
We had a large party taking part on in our dive in Monterey, so we needed to find a store that had a huge selection of wet suits to accommodate the entire family. Thankfully, we found Anderson's.
The entire staff at Anderson's were very helpful and knowledgeable with the gear that they supply.
Bonnie and Laurie were a treat to have helping us, they both were able to judge by just looking, at what size wet suits we needed, and gave
This past weekend, my family and I completed our open water scuba diving certification class in Monterey. *Yay*
We had a large party taking part on in our dive in Monterey, so we needed to find a store that had a huge selection of wet suits to accommodate the entire family. Thankfully, we found Anderson's.
The entire staff at Anderson's were very helpful and knowledgeable with the gear that they supply.
Bonnie and Laurie were a treat to have helping us, they both were able to judge by just looking, at what size wet suits we needed, and gave
Kelly M.
Jun 29, 2010
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I went in to this store to try and find fins for my son. It was about 2:30 this afternoon and there was no one else in the shop. The woman behind the counter did not acknowledge our presence. Okay....I figured she was busy and would be with us in a minute. Wrong. We were there for 10 minutes and the entire time she appeared be actively avoiding us and made sure she always had her back to us. Sure, I could have made her turn around, but I figured there are plenty of other places that would be happy to make a sale and they don't need our money. There is no way she didn't see us since
