Monterey Bay Diving

While visiting Monterey on our 41 foot sailboat on a Sunday, we experienced an issue with our propeller. We could not return home without a fix!
The Harbor Office gave us the names of three dive services that could help. Monterey Bay Diving was the only one that could come to help. Either they have more staff or are somehow better able to help on a normal «Day Off».
Zack came out, identified the issue. West Marine did not have the part needed so Zack returned to their shop to modify a part to work. He and Billie came back to install it and we were good to go and able to return to Santa Cruz and to work on time on Monday.
Thanks Jared for having the mind set and the ability to help! Great job!

I replaced the hoses on my reg and didn’t think to test connecting my drysuit.
Then I found out in the water that my drysuit had some goofy ass old connector, and wasn’t going to be able to dive with my suit. Wee!
These guys were awesome. I emailed them a couple pictures of my valve’s connector and brought my suit in to have it switched out super quick in time for my next dive!
11 out of 10. Would resolve my poor planning fuckups here again.

The staff is professional, and they saved the day by getting my BCD and reg serviced on a rush-​basis!
Many Aquarium staffers use this shop, and it’s easy to see why.
Thanks, guys!

These guys are always on it … Ive been using Jared and his crew for over 6 years now and they go out of there way every time I have an emergency, Fair rates and friendly staff. Had to let every one know how awesome these guys are .
Thanks Jared
Your Captain Christian…:)

I’ve got a brand new regulator that I wanted to try on. All set and ready to go, noticed a very small leak from the second stage. Obviously it wasn’t properly calibrated. Foolishly, I disassembled it and tried to calibrate it on the spot. Never, ever do something because you think you «google know it». After a few attempts, it stopped delivering any air. Or would free-​flow.
Took it to a LDS and service was, understandably, promptly refused. However, the dive shop manager referred me to Monterey Bay Diving, offering to contact Jared, the owner. Point to note is that it was Sunday. It was holiday. And the shop was closed. Despite that, Jared offered to meet at his shop and take a look at my damaged regulator.
He took it apart and it was soon confirmed one component was misplaced and cracked. The part would be ordered.
I am really thankful to learn there are people and businesses that would go above and beyond, to make sure we don’t incur unnecessary risks and keep us out of harm’s way.
Regulator services should be done by professionals and Monterey Bay Diving is a place that takes pride on what they do.

I’ve been going to Jared for years.
He and his crew are the best: super-​knowledgeable, laid back, and friendly. When I took my old Dacor first stage in after it blew an o-​ring just before a dive, I mentioned something about the internal pressure maybe being too high (b/​c that’s what one of my experienced dive buddies thought the problem might be), Jared immediately said «nope.» He took it apart on the spot, and sure enough it had an abnormally bent washer in it. First off, I was surprised he knew immediately that it was another problem, then again that he did the job right then and there for me, and third, his repair fee was extremely reasonable!
As further evidence that they really know what they’re doing, MBARI and the Monterey Bay Aquarium take their gear to this shop because they know this team will get the job done right.

Monterey Bay Diving did a fantastic job servicing my regulators. This is a top notch dive gear servicing business. Though they tend to focus more on the commercial diving aspect they welcome recreational divers for business. They service most brands (including the ones popular dive shops in the Bay Area do not like Dive Rite and Hog).
This is where commercial dives go to get their gear serviced. This place was highly recommended to me by a former navy salvage diver and current commercial diver. Those type of divers are typically much harder on their gear and dive in much nastier waters than recreational divers like me. If they vouch for these guys I’m willing to listen.
The whole place looks more like a workshop than a traditional dive center, but that’s because these guys are not focused on selling you crap you do not need. They were friendly, knowledgeable and flexible with their schedule. I mentioned I am diving almost every weekend and coming from the Bay Area. They told me they could get the regs serviced in one or two weeks (they got it done in one). They also told me that if I were to come on a Sunday, a day they are usually closed, that if I let them know ahead of time they could make themselves available for picking up my regs.
When I went to pick up my regs they tested it one more time in front of me on a breathing machine, checked the Intermediate Pressure and gave me some general tips on how to clean my regs that I wasn’t aware of. They also told me if I had any issues diving it to let them know right away. Well I took it out to dive the same day I picked it up and my regs breathed just like the day I got them.
Also, all the shops in the Monterey Area send the regs they are supposed to service to these guys. Why pay a middle man when you can go straight to the source?
I went to this shop all the way from the Bay Area because they have a top notch reputation and they serviced brands that the top dive shop in San Jose does not. I am very glad I did and will continue to take my gear here.
Super Friendly
Super Knowledgeable
Super Good at what they do

My PADI book tells me to take my SCUBA equipment to the most trusted of trustworthy technicians. And these guys are it!
Excellent, friendly service by guys dedicated to the joys and technicalities of SCUBA.
Their hours vary, so call ahead, but rest assured you’ve found the best of the best in terms to make sure your gear is ready to go.
I also did diving with one of the owners – he knew everything about the ins and outs of the Monterey diving area and we had some amazing dives. Best of all, he truly enjoyed doing it and it made the dives that much more fun.
The best of the best!