Discover Local Diving
$25.00
Local Fun Dives!
World class diving in our own backyard!
Welcome to the world of diving in Monterey!
Are you still only diving the one dive site you dove when you took your beginning class? Or, maybe you just have never had the opportunity to dive any of the great sites in Monterey.
Diver Dan’s wants to help you discover the many great dive sites both in and around Monterey and Carmel.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up contact us today.
Why you should participate in Discover Local Diving
Discover Local Diving is a program designed to orient divers to local aquatic conditions and environments. It may also be used to introduce divers to the open water environment after a period of diving inactivity (in conjunction with the PADI Scuba Review-Refresher program) or those divers who originally were certified in warmer water.
For those of you who have been inactive you will find that the Scuba Review program combined with Discover Local Diving is just what you need to get back in the water! The Discover Local Diving experience consists of a site orientation and dive briefing provided by a PADI Divemaster, PADI Assistant Instructor or PADI Instructor.
What do I need to start?
You will need to have obtained a PADI Open Water Diver certification or a qualifying certification from another organization and be at least 15 years old or 12 years (with a parent or guardian).
How much is it going to cost me?
$25.00 is all that is required to experience the new wonders of Monterey or Carmel Bays.
If you are a Diver Dan’s Club Member, give us a call or send us an email so we can sign you up for FREE!
Not a member? Click here for more information.
What is the class schedule?
The Discover Local Diving experience consists of just one short orientation classroom session at 7pm that Friday night and one day of ocean diving on Saturday.
Due to dive site availability and conditions the exact dive site and time will be determined during the orientation on Friday night at 7pm. You MUST attend the orientation.
Please DO NOT call the store before the orientation asking when and where the dive site will be.
| Orientation Dates | Ocean Dates | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2025 | September 27, 2025 | Kim/Wu |
| October 10, 2025 | October 11, 2025 | Karahroudy / Vazic |
| October 24, 2025 | October 25 2025 | Kastner / Burdick |
| December 7, 2025 | December 8, 2025 | Mautino / Trouard-Riolle |
| January 9, 2026 | January 10, 2026 | Vandercook / Bouldin |
| January 23, 2026 | January 24, 2026 | Mayer / Jiang |
| February 6, 2026 | February 7, 2026 | Epperly / Halem |
| February 20, 2026 | February 21, 2026 | Hoyt / Zaugg |
| March 6, 2026 | March 7, 2026 | Chu / Moynihan |
| March 20, 2026 | March 21, 2026 | Cotter / Pere |
| April 3, 2026 | April 4, 2026 | Kim / Wu |
| April 17, 2026 | April 18, 2026 | Karahroudy / Vazic |
| May 1, 2026 | May 2, 2026 | Kastner / Burdick |
| May 15, 2026 | May 16, 2026 | Mautino / Trouard-Riolle |
| May 29, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | Daurelio / Delany |
| June 12, 2026 | June 13, 2026 | Mayer / Jiang |
| June 26, 2026 | June27, 2026 | Vandercook / Bouldin |
| July 10, 2026 | July 11, 2026 | Hoyt / Zaugg |
| July 24 2026 | July 25, 2026 | Epperly / Halem |
| August 7, 2026 | August 8, 2026 | Cotter / Pere |
| August 21, 2026 | August 22, 2026 | Chu / Moynihan |
| October 2, 2026 | October 3, 2026 | Karahroudy / Vazic |
| October 16, 2026 | October 17, 2026 | Kim / Wu |
| October 30, 2026 | October 31, 2026 | Mautino / Trouard-Riolle |
| November 13, 2026 | Noveber 14 2026 | Kastner / Burdick |
| December 4, 2026 | December 5, 2026 | Daurelio / Delany |
| December 19, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | Niemiec |
What will I need to buy?
Nothing really. There is no student materials needed for this experience. However, you must own or rent your personal gear which includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves and a compass.
What can I rent?
You may rent the rest of your SCUBA diving equipment if needed. This includes your wetsuit, hood, regulator with compass, weight belt, buoyancy control device (BCD) and tanks.
Where can I go from here?
There is a wide range of classes that you can participate in to continue your education and just to have fun. See out class listing and schedules or just stop by the shop for more information.
