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Open Water Diver
- Online learning
- Pool training
- Ocean dives
$549 per person USD
Book Open Water DiverMorro Bay, California
Learn to dive under the red-and-white flag
PADI and SSI Open Water, Nitrox and Advanced courses on the Central Coast, in small groups with patient instructors.
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What we offer
Course schedule
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Enriched Air Nitrox
- Online learning
- Classroom session
$300 per person USD
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Advanced Open Water Diver
- Online learning
- Five adventure dives
$650 per person USD
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Upcoming course dates
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Pool Nov 7–8; ocean dives Nov 14–15
Community pool, Breakwater Cove
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Breakwater Cove
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Pool Dec 5–6; ocean dives Dec 12–13
Community pool, Breakwater Cove
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Places shown were last updated Nov 7, 2026. Availability is confirmed when we reply or when the booking system confirms.
How we teach
Teaching approach
- Group size
- Never more than four students per instructor in the water.
- Pacing
- Weekend or weekday schedules; extra pool time is free if you need it.
- Practice
- Heated pool sessions before every ocean dive.
- Support
- Text your instructor between sessions; we answer the same day.
People
Meet the team
Marisol Vega
Owner and lead instructor
Demonstration profile. Marisol has taught on the Central Coast for twelve years and still loves a first ocean dive as much as her students do.
- PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
- SSI Open Water Instructor
Theo Park
Instructor
Demonstration profile. Theo teaches nitrox and advanced courses and runs the weekend ocean dives.
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Where
Our locations
Breakwater Cove
Open-water training site Meeting point
32 Cannery RowMonterey, CA 93940
- Arriving
- Meet at the top of the beach stairs, suited up 30 minutes before the dive.
- Parking
- Paid lot by the breakwater; arrive early on weekends.
- Facilities
- Restrooms, Outdoor showers
Community pool
Pool
100 Example Pool WayMorro Bay, CA 93442
- Arriving
- Meet on the pool deck 15 minutes early, swimsuit on.
- Parking
- Lot beside the pool.
The shop
Shop / storefront Classroom Office
1100 EmbarcaderoMorro Bay, CA 93442
- Arriving
- Come to the front counter; the classroom is in the back.
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 8am–2pm
- Parking
- Free street parking on the Embarcadero.
- Facilities
- Classroom, Restrooms, Gear fitting
Questions
PADI or SSI: which should I choose?
Both are recognized worldwide and the in-water training is nearly identical. PADI e-learning is bought up front; SSI's digital learning is free to start. Pick whichever suits you. We teach both the same way.