Sea Stallion Scuba Outfitters, Lake Forest

They are beyond accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. The instructors are fun and want you to be safe but have a good time. 11/10 recommend over the other options in this area. And yes I did look… and even got screwed by a competitor. This is the place

Instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful

Hidden fees, unreasonable time restraints/commitments., and very unpleasant staff. Overall terrible experience here. The staff were rude and lacked basic social skills, particularly surprising as they are in the business of helping people learn a new fun skill. The "orientation" is just meant for them to try to force you to buy gear from them. They guilt trip you and deceive you into buying overpriced gear from them. Each time you go on a one of the 5 training dives you have to drive to the store first, then drive to the beach, then drive back to the store, just to wash your wetsuit and BCD at the end, because in the words of the staff, "I would never help wash your wetsuit". Glad that GroupOn was able to refund my money after the orientation and introduction to the staff.

We just finished our scuba certification with Sea Stallion. The learning experience was amazing, they are very fun and teach well to keep you safe when learning. PROS -fun, exciting -easy to learn (quick for the classes - i.e. class and pool sessions; done in one weekend) CONS -pricey sport. the are saley and will get you to buy stuff. It takes about $550-600 additional to the Groupon for gear