Build your first scuba skills with patient, personalized instruction
3 hrs
Instruction, pool session, gear
Try scuba diving in a pool with a private instructor. Explore the basics in a course that can be customized to your needs as you begin building your underwater skills.
Cancel more than 72 hours in advance for a full refund, or 24–72 hours in advance for a 50% refund. No refund for cancellations less than 24 hours before the course. In unsafe diving conditions, you'll be offered a rescheduled dive or credit.
Product ID: XU69GB
Yes, an optional ocean dive is available for $100 extra, not included in the listed price. Allow about 2 additional hours. The dive depends on ocean conditions.
For courses longer than 2 hours, use Downtown Garage East at 341 Tyler Street, across from Monterey Sports Center. Parking charges are not included in the listed price. The sports center's parking lot is free for only 2 hours.
Monterey Sports Center front entrance, 301 East Franklin Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Had a great time diving with my 10yo daughter and Nathan from Central Coast Scuba today. Pacific/cold water was new to us but he made it comfortable and easy. Visibility was better than I expected and we saw a ton of wildlife!! Highly recommend CCS.
Richard Myers
October 11, 2026
Had a great time diving with my 10yo daughter and Nathan from Central Coast Scuba today. Pacific/cold water was new to us but he made it comfortable and easy. Visibility was better than I expected and we saw a ton of wildlife!! Highly recommend CCS.
Richard Myers
October 11, 2026
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