About The Dive Shop LA
Learn more about who we are and what we do.
The Dive Shop LA has been San Pedro's home for diving since 1987. Founded by Captain Mike Rodrigues — a commercial diver turned recreational diving evangelist — out of a converted bait shop on the waterfront, we've grown from a single 26-foot Radon running weekend trips to Catalina into one of Southern California's most respected dive operations.
Today, our fleet of three vessels — Kelp Dancer, Sea Wolf, and Channel Explorer — takes divers everywhere from the Palos Verdes kelp beds to the remote outer Channel Islands. Our team of eight holds instructor ratings across SSI and SDI/TDI, specializing in everything from Open Water through Advanced Nitrox, Deco Procedures, and Extended Range.
We're known for three things: no-bullshit seamanship, the best air fills south of Point Conception, and a gear wall stocked with equipment we actually use. Whether you're a first-timer doing Discover Scuba or a tech diver loading trimix for a 200-foot wall dive at San Nicolas, this is your shop.
Come dive with us. The Channel Islands are waiting.