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Openwater Habitat Marine Schools
Santa AnaAbout this dive shop
Openwater Habitat is a leading professional SCUBA training facility with full in house air delivery system, repair, hydrostatic cylinder testing and service. All of our staff and Management are U.S. Veterans. We are the original educators not the imitators. We want you to succeed in your Dive training & we truly care. We have been chosen time and time again for our thorough expertise. We are hired as expert witnesses, consultants for Governments, law enforcement, corporations, organizations and private individuals for scuba & rebreather training. Whether it be for Homeland security, large Marine aquarium husbandry, commercial diving or just you wanting to learn to dive for fun. This is the place for underwater education. We have been instrumental in the changes that have occurred in the way Scuba is taught. We hold a higher standard and truly exalt the belief that a good diver is always learning. Learning to dive through us is a privilege as our business is developed more through word of mouth. One of the best kept Secrets in southern California. We train all the way from beginner to tech diver. We keep all groups small and to a minimum as to offer the attention you need, deserve and are paying for.
Activities offered
Activity PADI TecRec
Activity Rebreather/ CCR Diving
Services
Facilities
Equipment Rental
Equipment Service & Repair
Payment Methods
Staff
- PADI Instructors
- 2
Languages
- English
Marine life
Marine Life
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Nudibranch
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Seal
184 known dive sites · 15 countries
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Great white shark
52 known dive sites · 11 countries
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Stingrays
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Wrasse
3660 known dive sites · 80 countries
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Octopus
3974 known dive sites · 93 countries
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Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Squid
1631 known dive sites · 75 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 72 more.
Shrimp
3328 known dive sites · 91 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 83 more.
Lobster
2720 known dive sites · 86 countries
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Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 79 more.
Eagle Ray
2283 known dive sites · 74 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 71 more.
Electric ray
776 known dive sites · 39 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde and 36 more.
Moray Eel
4444 known dive sites · 91 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Aruba and 83 more.
Opening hours
Closed now- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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Where this dive shop may take you
Dive sites around Santa Ana
Corona Del Mar State Beach
United States
Corona del Mar State Beach is a great local beginner dive. Enter and exit at lifeguard tower 5 only. This is a City of Newport Beach requirement. Kick out to the first buoy in front of tower 5. This will be about 100m out. Descend and follow the reef towards the east.
Nearby
17.2 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Crescent Bay
United States
Located in the heart of Southern California, Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach is one of the most popular dive sites in this area. It can be accessed from Circle Way via a set of stairs or near Cliff Drive via a paved ramp. The stairway is between private homes so please be mindful of the neighbors.
Nearby
22.4 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Shaws Cove
United States
Shaws Cove is one of the most popular dive sites in Orange County, California. It’s an excellent shore diving site, easily accessible from Fairview Street and Cliff Drive. The stairway off of Cliff Drive is the easiest way to access the beach but use the handrails, the sand on the stairs can get very slippery.
Nearby
22.6 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Divers Cove
United States
Diver’s Cove is an easy entry shore dive great for beginning divers. You can access the beach by either the stairs located on the north side of the parking lot on Beverly & Myrtle Streets on Cliff Drive or the ramp on the south side of the parking lot. Be careful of sand as it makes the stairs and ramp slippery.
Nearby
22.8 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Cress Street
United States
One of the very best dives in Laguna Beach. Easy entry, however you must enter and exit north or south of the houses you see to your left as you go down the stairs. Failure to do so can cause you to end up on a shallow reef.
Nearby
24.5 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Hen Rock
United States
A great dive site accessible by boat for all skill levels. Reef and sand bottom with depths vary from 15 to 85 feet on the outer pinnacles. Fun swim-throughs, schools of fish, mini-walls, and overhangs.
Nearby
61.6 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
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