About
Hollywood Divers is a Los Angeles-based, full-service dive center and underwater imaging rental house that has served divers, filmmakers, and water sports enthusiasts since 2001. Located near Universal Studios, they are open seven days a week and cater to everyone from beginner snorkelers to professional film production crews. Their underwater camera rental inventory includes professional cinema rigs such as the Sony A7SIII, Canon R5C, RED Komodo/Raptor, and Sony Alpha A1 — all paired with waterproof housings and accessories like the Nauticam housing system, Ninja V underwater monitors, and Titan Astera waterproof production lighting. This makes them a go-to resource for film and television productions requiring underwater cinematography gear. Beyond camera rentals, Hollywood Divers stocks and sells a wide range of scuba and snorkeling equipment including wetsuits, drysuits, regulators, masks, and fins — featuring trusted brands like TUSA. They provide PADI-certified scuba instruction, refresher training, regulator repair services, and air and nitrox tank fills. The shop also organizes local and exotic dive excursions and meetups for the diving community. Their price-match policy (matching Amazon prices) and deep inventory make them a compelling one-stop shop for both recreational divers and production professionals in Southern California.
Key Features
- Professional Underwater Camera Rentals: Rent cinema-grade underwater camera rigs including Sony A7SIII, Canon R5C, RED Komodo/Raptor, and matching waterproof housings for professional film and photo productions.
- Full-Service Scuba & Snorkeling Shop: Browse and purchase a wide range of scuba and snorkeling equipment including wetsuits, drysuits, regulators, masks, and fins from leading brands like TUSA.
- PADI Dive Instruction: Learn to scuba dive with certified PADI instructors offering beginner courses, refresher training, and online PADI homework support videos for all levels.
- Film Production Support: Film-production-friendly services since 2001, including specialized underwater lighting (Titan Astera), monitor housings, and comprehensive production rental packages.
- Air & Nitrox Tank Fills + Regulator Repairs: On-site air and nitrox tank fills plus professional regulator repair services, keeping divers and productions fully equipped and ready to dive.
Use Cases
- A film production crew renting professional underwater camera housings and production lighting for an underwater scene near Los Angeles.
- A beginner taking PADI scuba certification classes to prepare for an upcoming dive trip.
- A recreational diver renting a full scuba kit for a local Southern California dive without having to travel with bulky equipment.
- A snorkeler or freediver purchasing a custom gear package including mask, fins, and wetsuit from the in-store selection.
- A dive professional getting their regulators serviced or tanks filled with air or nitrox before heading out on a dive excursion.
Pros
- Comprehensive Rental Inventory: One of the most complete underwater camera and scuba rental inventories in Los Angeles, covering everything from beginner snorkel kits to Hollywood-grade cinema housings.
- Film Production Expertise: Over two decades of experience supporting film and TV productions with specialized underwater gear, making them a trusted partner for professional crews.
- Convenient Location & Hours: Located near Universal Studios and open seven days a week, making it easy for productions and recreational divers to access gear on tight schedules.
- Amazon Price Match: Offers a price-match policy against Amazon, ensuring competitive pricing on scuba gear purchases without sacrificing expert in-store service.
Cons
- Los Angeles Only: Physical location and in-person services are limited to the Los Angeles area, making it inaccessible for divers and productions based outside Southern California.
- Premium Rental Pricing: Professional camera housing and lighting rentals can be expensive (e.g., $1,795/day for Titan Astera lighting), which may be prohibitive for smaller or independent productions.
- Niche Inventory Focus: Inventory is specialized toward underwater and dive-related equipment, so general photography or production gear needs must be sourced elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of underwater cameras can I rent at Hollywood Divers?
Hollywood Divers offers rental packages for professional cinema cameras including the Sony A7SIII, Canon R5C, RED Komodo (6K) and Raptor (8K), and Sony Alpha A1 — all paired with waterproof dive housings. They also rent underwater monitors, production lighting, and accessories.
Does Hollywood Divers offer scuba lessons?
Yes. Hollywood Divers offers PADI-certified scuba instruction for all skill levels, including beginner learn-to-dive courses, refresher training, and online PADI homework videos.
Is Hollywood Divers open on weekends?
Yes, Hollywood Divers is open seven days a week, making it convenient for both recreational divers and film productions to access rentals, gear, and services any day.
Do they support film and TV productions?
Absolutely. Hollywood Divers has been film-production-friendly since 2001. They carry professional underwater housings, cinema lighting (including waterproof Titan Astera lights), and monitor housings specifically suited for film and television underwater shoots.
Does Hollywood Divers match online prices?
Yes, Hollywood Divers has a price-match policy and will match Amazon prices on scuba and snorkeling gear purchases, ensuring you get competitive pricing with the added benefit of in-person expert service.
