James & Joseph

Great selection, excellent service, knowledgeable staff, and the best prices that can be found online or in-​store. They also give back to the community with a holiday toy drive. We are lucky to have a store like this in the community.

I have been a patron of this shop since 1989 and have found their products and services to be top of the line. I have worked with many of the staff to discuss products and repairs. Each individual takes as much time as is needed to accommodate my questions and interests. Their prices are published on the website and make comparison shopping an easy task. I hope this shop remains open for many years to come.

I always order stuff from James and Joseph for my brothers spear fishing accessories and the people there are very nice and accommodating. I will always come back here to shop and recommend it to family and friends. Thank you James and Joseph!

First off they price match to their website, which is awesome. so you know your getting the best deal. They were extremely helpful and tried to make my gun the best as it could be. They took their time and now I can go back in and dive!
Definitely a recommended shop

J&J has everything a spearfisher could ever need or want! Alan is amazing and so extremely knowledgable! Thanks for your help, you made my shopping experience effortless!!!

Damien runs the best spearfishing shop. Always willing to go out of the way to serve the customer. No reason to shop anywhere else.

Great selection, friendly to amateurs. I went in to get some entry level fins and the fellow behind the counter treated me just as well as if I’d come in to buy $ 3k worth of gear. There’s a lot to be said for folks who are just plain friendly & helpful.

There is so much to love about J&J. They have just about everything you could ever need. Their prices are reasonable. They have great customer service (They close at 7pm and I showed up at 6:45 and Nick helped me out until almost 8pm, and he was happy to do so!!!) Finally, the store is very clean and neatly organized. Thanks guys!

This is the ONLY true Spearfishing store in SD! It also doubles as a small museum for the old locals called The Bottom Scratchers which is awesome! The service and selection cannot be beat! Damian (the owner), Robert, Allen, and Nick are very knowledgable and give outstanding service! I’ve been going here for years since my son was born 3 yrs ago and one day he’ll buy his gear there too lol. They give the best recommendations based upon YOUR skill level and WILL NOT try to up sell u to something u can’t even handle! I’ve recommended anyone and everyone I know to this shop and they all agree with the service and selection. I’d give this place more stars if I could! The selection, the price and the service is why I recommend and will ALWAYS come back! Thx guys and see y’all soon!

So truth be told I have Never placed a review on any establishment before. If I didn’t like a place I would simply just not go back and just share the Info with my close friends. I decided to do this review because for the most part we are quick to critique but seldom give praise when praise is do. With that said James and Joseph BOMB customer service and trust me I’m all about Customer Service. Alan Santos who I met for the first time provided me with un rushed customer service and took the time to educate me on the vast selection of gear and let me tell you their selection is second to none. I took a gun in that I picked up else where and honestly I was hesitating felt a bit awkward about taking something that I felt was of sub standard maybe not even worth fixing. At no point in time did their staff make me feel awkward they fixed my gun and explained to me what they where doing step by step. Delivery of such service gave me the confidence to purchase new gear from them knowing they will take care of me in the future. A place like this is worth investing in. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it !!!

I had bought a gun online but was having trouble setting it up. I went in to James & Joseph and got some excellent service. The employee set up my gun so it was ready to go and explained everything about it (I’ve used a pole spear for a little over a year now but this was my first gun).
I went back a few weeks later to look into getting a new tip. The store didn’t carry any but was able to find a catalog with the tip and offered to special order it. These guys are more than helpful and will answer any questions you have.

Huge selection of gear! I was recommended this place by two freediving professionals and glad I listened. Damien helped me find a pair of long blade fins for my small feet. They fit just right! Great customer service. I’m coming back to get the rest of my gear.

I would recommend this place!!! I was just given the best service I have had in a long time. The clerk was super helpful and most of all very patient. I tried on a number of wetsuits and was completely indecisive but the clerk was more then willing to continue to offer his help and advice. I drove about an hour and thirty mins to get here and I definitely do it again. I

Wow. J&J is in fact a spear fishing haven. Great customer service, fabulous selection of gear and a truly remarkable experience. The owner, Damien, took the time to make sure I was welcomed and spent an hour going over new equipment and what equipment would best suit me. He didn’t try to up sell me on any unnecessary garbage and didn’t try to convince me to buy the most expensive gear. He merely recommended what I needed and this made for a truly excellent experience. Damien even threw in a free J&J t-​shirt which I’ve worn plenty already and offered to take me and a friend out on the water! What a guy! I actually referred a couple of co-​workers this week and am headed down with them this weekend. I further researched prices after the sell, not that I didn’t trust him, only to find out that their prices were not only competitive to any online site, but in some cases, they were actually cheaper. Congratulations on the great location and the great atmosphere. Continued success…

Tons of freediving equipment, friendly service, historical guns and equipment worth the visit alone… check them out!

My first visit, and this store exceeded all expectations.
1) An incredible selection (almost like a small Costco).
2) Sales staff. John is incredible, knowledgeable, his love for this sport is without equal. Thank you John for sharing your wisdom with my son and I. You are an outstanding asset to this team.
3) Beautiful location, on the north side of San Diego Bay, great
parking, make the trip an easy one.

First and foremost, their customer service is awesome! This was my second time going in and both times I have felt like I actually mattered, wasn’t pressured to buy the most expensive equipment and every question I had was answered quickly and explained.
Also I drive here from north Orange County not only because the customer service, but their prices are great.
If you are in the market for anything spearfishing related, this is the place to go!!!
Thanks again guys, ill definitely be back!

Good selection but the customer service sucks! Dude was suuuuuch a prick & its over priced. Getting in the car and going to The Dive shack in Ocean Beach.

J&J is the best!
For anything and everything spearfishing I am happy this place is here in town. They carry from spearfishing magazines and books to wetsuits, spearguns, and freediving fins.
The staff is great, pleasant, and well versed in spearfishing equipment and technique.
If you are new to spearfishing, they carry everything you need to get started. You can even rent a whole spearfishing package to see if you like spearfishing before you invest in your own gear.
If you are a seasoned spearo, they carry everything you need to maintain or replace your equipment.

This may be one of the first spearfishing supply shops in San Diego, but it is definitely the best.
I don’t like to write reviews after just one visit, so this comes after several visits… most without purchase. I like to get to know the staff and their products before I drop cash. You see, I’m kind of new to spearfishing and love to pick brains before I dive into something (pun intended). The guys at J&J were happy to oblige.
From questions about equipment to breath holding techniques to where to find… oh, I can’t talk about that here ;)
Seriously, Damien and his staff are tops in my book. Eager to help — great deals on gear (ask for the Unilocal discount!) — LOADED with top notch supplies… and they do on-​site repairs.
This is THE premier shop for your spearfishing needs.