zen dive co. - Pasadena, California

Annie Smith

Awesome shop! One of the owners Kian spent a really long time patiently walking me through the various elements, price points and trade offs of the gear I’m evaluating for a future purchase. Their selection is intentionally small because each item available has been vetted & curated to meet diver needs for performance & durability. It’s clear there is so much knowledge & passion here. The shop setting is very conducive to conversation, with comfortable couch seating and even a selection of handcrafted coffees. Plus, they are super dog friendly. Hope to come back & dive with the shop soon! And will certainly return once I’m ready to buy a BCD/reg.

Jake Quartuccio

Zen is an incredible dive shop and diving school! The instruction is top class, offering both PADI and GUE courses. Their PADI classes bring best practices from technical diving (e.g., trim, back kicking, dive planning, back plate configurations) into it. Further, they bundle Nitrox certifications into their open water curriculum which is a really good idea (because it generally makes diving a lot safer).

The dive shop also sells top quality gear and the service and fitting they do is outstanding. Rather than going Reddit and spending hours searching online, I rely on their expertise when making major equipment choices.

John Brooks

I found this place by looking for an emergency repair on my computer. My band broke and battery died in my Suunto D4i. Luckily Karim at Malibu Scuba Repair is sharing a building with Zen dive shop.
They make a great team. Probably the best independent repair guy in the industry and now probably the nicest dive shop set up in So Cal.
Imagine comparing this place to an Apple store. Clean, efficient and just an overall great experience.
Check out the photos and they'll even make you a nice espresso while you shop.
Thanks for getting my gear service within the hour. I so appreciate the great work ?

Joe Parrish

Really amazing store and instructional/dive operation. This is what all dive shops should aspire to -- knowledgable and friendly staff, good environment, high-quality equipment for sale and rental, great service capabilities. Our interactions have been largely with Kian, who did a great job on our Nitrox course, but it's obvious that there is a great spirit amongst all of the zen dive staff and customers. We'll be back for more training and equipment purchase/service. We're very lucky to live nearby, but I would happily drive across the LA Metro area for this quality of dive shop!

mark howard

I finally found my new scuba shop! Returned to the area after decades out of state and tried a few scuba shops until Zen was recommended to me. From the first time I entered the shop I felt this is what I’ve been looking for. All the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful but a special shout out to both Katie and Kian who were the ones I dealt with specifically. They both went above and beyond in the various visits I have made since my first. Also, I am greeted by name and by Maya (the shop dog) like I’ve been coming there for years so from day one I have felt at home. I highly recommend this shop.

Osamah Bin Mahfouz

Best dive shop I have been to ever. I am an avid diver I also travel a lot to dive, this by far is the nicest and cleanest dive shop I have ever been too. Not just locally but abroad as well. Their whole staff is very knowledgeable. I had my regs serviced by Kian, not only did he show me everything that was replaced, he took the time to explain every part and it's functionality to me which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Zen dive co!

Betty Lourie

I recently purchased a Christmas gift for my husband from zen dive and was extremely satisfied with my experience. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful - they advised on exactly the right thing! The shop itself has a great vibe - it is uncluttered and welcoming. They stay current with the latest gear, technology and information. It’s more than just a shop tbh - zen dive is a place where divers come together to share knowledge and learn together. Highly recommend!

Chuck Jones

Spent the first two weekends of December ‘23 getting my PADI Open Water x Enriched Air Diver certification through Zen Dive Co. Chris Alexander was my instructor for the course, and was a fantastic teacher. The two weekends were masterfully designed to make sure students leave with the confidence and skills to continue on a safe, informed and lifelong passion for being under water.

Along with Chris, everyone I have interacted with at Zen is passionate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all things Scuba. This place is a gem - Altadena is lucky to have it!