Eric Anderson
Scotts Valley, CA
I've been diving since January 2013 thanks to my wife who got me certified for my 25th birthday. I have always had a passion for the water though, and I spent all of my childhood in the creeks and rivers near my hometown. I served 5 years in the USMC Infantry and am now a father, a full time student and work part time at Hallcrest Vineyards here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I made my first trip to the Channel Islands in November of 2013 with my father-in-law. After 4 days on the Peace I was addicted and had to get back. I made a trip to Santa Rosa Island with Ocean Safari on March 9th of this year and enjoyed diving with this great group of experienced divers. Gabriel was very inviting to my brothers and I and we had a great time with his group. We have signed up for the June 1st trip to San Miguel and can't wait to get back on board the Peace and experience what San Miguel has to offer.
Pei Shih
Pasadena
~Water is part of my oxygen. Ocean is my playground. Sea animals are my best play buddies.~ Scuba diving leads me to start journey of amazing uw adventure and explore colorful and funky marine life. My heart is pumping for those beauties when I get closer and closer~ There is no traffic sign and freedom is there no matter where I go. Just don't have too much fun like me~ :) Always fun while diving with friendly divers and ocean safari crew~ Certified 2007, Pei pei
Gary Hsu
West Covina, CA
I've been interested in the ocean for as long as I can remember. As soon as I could, I began to dive and never regretted that decision.
Hao L
Sherman Oaks
I just got started diving, hoping to do alot more over the coming years with Ocean Safari. I love being underwater. Nothing clouds my mind and I can just focus on the dive and my environment.
Ricardo Lopez-Maldonado
Alhambra
Hi Everyone, I am one of Ocean Safari's newest divers. My first boat dive was with the CeeRay at Santa Barbara Island and it was AWESOME. I want to give a shout out the crew of the CeeRay because they were also AWESOME. The commuity at Ocean Safari feels like home, so you will be seeing me around.
Bonnie Carlstrom
SLC UT
Husband finally convinced me to certify nearly 3 years ago (at age 50), my one regret is not having done so 30 years sooner! Since then, not a single day passes without thoughts of SCUBA taking up considerable space in my mind; I'm an addict, for sure! We feel fortunate to have found Ocean Safari even though we live two states away and only have the opportunity to dive SoCal 2-3 times/yr. The trips planned by OS are very well-organized, educational and such fun! Furthermore, Gabe is the one of the most knowledgeable and truly caring dive professionals I have ever met. Didn't take long for us to feel as though we were part of the awesome Ocean Safari family! THANK YOU.
Double-U Lee
Woodland Hills
Just started diving, but loving everything about it. The Professional Stafff at Ocean Safari made getting started safe and fun.
ENOC GOMEZ
WHERE THE CURRENTS TAKE ME
DIVE SAFE, DIVE DEEP, DIVE NAKED IF YOU MUST, BUT MOST OF ALL, DIVE OFTEN!!
Julia Huang
Monterey Park
Hi! I started diving when I was 13 because my mom saw an article about Ocean Safari in the newspaper and asked me if I wanted to learn scuba diving and I said yes. From there the month after I got certified, my brother got certified, and then did our advance certification together. After that, I dove every weekend, every summer throughout high school. I've been on countless local and oversea trip with Gabe and Ocean Safari. Gabe is so awesome and has taken care of me ever since I was 13 and continues to this day =) Not only did I meet my husband scuba diving with OS, I've also met one of my best friends, and a few tight knit family members. OS is such an integral part of my life that I couldn't imagine my life without it.
Sara Hall
Alhambra
I've always been drawn to adventure, especially in nature. I grew up in a small town where my backyard was a dense forest. The forest seemed endless, and it fascinated me. I missed it like crazy when I moved to Southern California. Then I discovered the forest is still right in my backyard, in the giant kelp of the Channel Islands. I've never been diving outside the California coastline, and I know someday I will. But for now, there is plenty of adventure to be had right here.
Jeanette Scheiern
Glendora
My husband and I wanted to do something fun together. We choose Scuba diving. He's certified through PADI & I am working on my NAUI Certification. We love the ocean & what better way to EXSPLORER our world under the sea. A whole New World.Ocean Safari is top notch! Owner Gab,Instructors; Thomas, Andy, Meg,Rick, are amazing instructors. They truly care about you,your safety,& skills, they encourage you to increase your level of experience. We will be diving once a week with Ocean Safari. My husband and I are diving in the Caribbean. I do highly recommend purchasing ALL your own scuba gear! We enjoy meeting people who love the ocean and seeing Gods beauty as much as we do!! I highly recommend Ocean Safari and there Instructors! Our one and only dive shop! Many dive trips to choose from. Thank you to Ocean Safari, for making my dream come true! Blessings, Jeanette
