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The SBA Holiday Gift Guide 2026

Gifts for the diver in your life.

Hand-picked by the Santa Barbara Aquatics crew: the gear we actually use, at every budget. Not a diver? Start with a price, or tell us who you are shopping for.

Divers in the water, from the class photo set
Shearwater Research Teric Color Wrist Dive ComputerShearwater Research Teric Color Wrist Dive Computer From $1,199 Scubapro Premium Boat Coat MensScubapro Premium Boat Coat Mens $329 Hollis M4 Frameless MaskHollis M4 Frameless Mask $94.95

Free shipping over $50 & Free 2-Day shipping over $300!Holiday exchanges through Jan 31Order by Dec 15 for Christmas delivery

01 · Shop by person

Who are you shopping for?

Seven kinds of ocean person. Tap a name to jump, or just keep scrolling.

01

The new diver

Just certified and still renting? Their own mask, fins and computer are the gifts they will use on every single dive.

Divers in the SBA pool, from the Open Water class photo set
TUSA M-1001 Freedom HD Scuba Diving MaskTusaTUSA M-1001 Freedom HD Scuba Diving Mask $115 Scubapro GO Sport FinsScubaproScubapro GO Sport Fins $179 Atomic Aquatics SV2 Semi-Dry Flex Dive SnorkelAtomic AquaticsAtomic Aquatics SV2 Semi-Dry Flex Dive Snorkel $84.95 Shearwater Research Peregrine Dive ComputerShearwater ResearchShearwater Research Peregrine Dive Computer $580
02

The cold-water local

Fifty-something-degree water, kelp forests and Channel Islands boat days. Warmth is the best gift a California diver can get.

If they already have a 7mm suit, get the hood, gloves and boots that go with it.

Bare 7mm S-Flex HoodBareBare 7mm S-Flex Hood $79.95 Bare 7mm S-Flex BootBareBare 7mm S-Flex Boot $95.95 Bare 3mm Black S-Flex GlovesBareBare 3mm Black S-Flex Gloves $55.95 Bare Ultrawarmth 5/3mm Mens Hooded VestBareBare Ultrawarmth 5/3mm Mens Hooded Vest $250.95 Bigblue AL1300 Lumen Narrow Beam Dive LightBigblue Dive LightsBigblue AL1300 Lumen Narrow Beam Dive Light From $199 TUSA FK-910/920 X-Pert II Dive KnifeTusaTUSA FK-910/920 X-Pert II Dive Knife $84 SaleAkona SMB with 20M SpoolAkonaAkona SMB with 20M Spool $110 $125 Scubapro Premium Boat Coat MensScubaproScubapro Premium Boat Coat Mens $329
03

The tech diver

Deco, trimix, rebreathers. They know exactly what they want, and it is usually Shearwater.

If they already have a Shearwater, get the Swift AI transmitter that adds air integration to it.

The one gift Shearwater Perdix 3 Dive Computer Shearwater Perdix 3 Dive ComputerShearwater ResearchFrom $1,295
Shearwater Research Swift AI TransmitterShearwater ResearchShearwater Research Swift AI Transmitter $400 SaleXS Scuba Quick Launch Marker BuoyXS ScubaXS Scuba Quick Launch Marker Buoy $109.95 $121 Hollis F-1 LT FinsHollisHollis F-1 LT Fins $199.95 BigBlue Finger Spool w/ 45m LineBigblue Dive LightsBigBlue Finger Spool w/ 45m Line From $48
04

The photographer

Garibaldi, nudibranchs and sea lions. Help them bring the reef home.

If they already have the SportDiver housing, get a Sea Dragon light and the Flex-Connect arm that mounts it.

The one gift SeaLife SportDiver S Compact Smartphone Housing SeaLife SportDiver S Compact Smartphone HousingSeaLife Cameras$199.95 $259.95
SaleSeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 1200S Dive LightSeaLife CamerasSeaLife Sea Dragon Mini 1200S Dive Light From $139 $139.95 SaleSealife Flex-Connect ArmSeaLife CamerasSealife Flex-Connect Arm $59 $69.95 Bigblue Camera Tray Kit for Two AL LightsBigblue Dive LightsBigblue Camera Tray Kit for Two AL Lights $314.99 SaleSeaLife Micro 3.0 16mp, 4K Underwater CameraSeaLife CamerasSeaLife Micro 3.0 16mp, 4K Underwater Camera $599 $599.95
05

The spearo & freediver

Halibut, calicos and long breath-holds. Gear that works on one breath.

Cressi Gara Modular Impulse Full Foot Freediving FinsCressiCressi Gara Modular Impulse Full Foot Freediving Fins $169.95 Seac Motus Long Blade Freediving FinsSEACSeac Motus Long Blade Freediving Fins From $135 SaleMares Sniper Alpha SpeargunMaresMares Sniper Alpha Speargun From $119.95 $147.95 Salvimar Predathor KnifeSalvimarSalvimar Predathor Knife From $44 Riffe Fish Stringer w/ Quick ClipRiffeRiffe Fish Stringer w/ Quick Clip $23 Seac Raptor, Low Volume mask for Freediving and Spearfishing,SEACSeac Raptor, Low Volume mask for Freediving and Spearfishing, From $84.90 Riffe Rubber Weight Belt with BuckleRiffeRiffe Rubber Weight Belt with Buckle $36 Salvimar Covered Torpedo Buoy with 2 FlagsSalvimarSalvimar Covered Torpedo Buoy with 2 Flags $54
06

The swimmer & ocean lover

Not every ocean person dives. East Beach swims, bodysurfing and snorkel days.

The one gift Ocean Reef Aria QR+ Full Face Snorkeling Mask Ocean Reef Aria QR+ Full Face Snorkeling MaskOcean Reef$99.95
SaleZoggs PredatorZoggsZoggs Predator $29.95 $37.95 Riffe Kicks Rubber Swim FinsRiffeRiffe Kicks Rubber Swim Fins From $45 SaleScubapro Men's UPF 50 Long Sleeve Rash GuardScubaproScubapro Men's UPF 50 Long Sleeve Rash Guard From $63.75 $84 Spacefish Army Head BandSpacefish ArmySpacefish Army Head Band $16
07

Kids & teens

Tide pools today, certification tomorrow.

SaleHead Youth Sea Pals Kids Snorkeling PackageMaresHead Youth Sea Pals Kids Snorkeling Package $59.95 $65.95 Cressi Mini Light Kids FinsCressiCressi Mini Light Kids Fins From $32.95 TUSA Sport Youth Mini-Kleio Hyperdry MaskTusaTUSA Sport Youth Mini-Kleio Hyperdry Mask $80 Cressi Rocks Junior Snorkeling Fins SetCressiCressi Rocks Junior Snorkeling Fins Set $64.95 SaleZoggs Phantom 2.0 JuniorZoggsZoggs Phantom 2.0 Junior $16.95 $17.95 SaleOcean Reef Aria Junior Full-Face Snorkeling MaskOcean ReefOcean Reef Aria Junior Full-Face Snorkeling Mask $49.95 $62 Cressi Moon Kid's Snorkel MaskCressiCressi Moon Kid's Snorkel Mask $31.95 Bare Manta 7/6MM Junior FullsuitBareBare Manta 7/6MM Junior Fullsuit $310.95
02 · Shop by price

Pick a number, we did the rest.

Real products at every budget, chosen by hand. Stocking stuffers first, the big splurge last.

03 · Shop by category

Know what they need? Start here.

Six categories, a short edit of each. Every row links through to the full collection.

Dive computersShop AllMasksShop AllFinsShop AllLightsShop AllExposure & warmthShop AllRegulators & BCDsShop All
04 · Staff picks

What the crew would want to unwrap.

Six picks, one line each, from the people who sell it, rent it and dive it.

Shearwater Peregrine TX Air Integrated Color Dive Computer with Compass No. 01Full color, air integrated, and easy to read at depth. Shearwater Peregrine TX Air Integrated Color Dive Computer with CompassFrom $760 Bare 7mm S-Flex Hood No. 02A 7mm hood for December water. Bare 7mm S-Flex Hood$79.95 Oceanic Shadow Low Volume Dive Mask No. 03Frameless and low volume, in special edition colors. Oceanic Shadow Low Volume Dive Mask$89.95 Atomic Aquatics SV2 Semi-Dry Flex Dive Snorkel No. 04A semi-dry snorkel for the surface swim out. Atomic Aquatics SV2 Semi-Dry Flex Dive Snorkel$84.95 Fourth Element Storm Poncho No. 05A changing robe for the surface interval. Fourth Element Storm PonchoFrom $245 $285 Scubapro Go Travel Fins No. 06Light fins that pack for the Catalina or Cozumel trip. Scubapro Go Travel FinsFrom $79 $110
05 · The gift they will remember

Give the gift of diving.

A certification lasts a lifetime. Buy the class now and they pick the dates that work for them in the new year. Pick "Choose dates later" at checkout. Our shop team sends you a printable certificate to wrap, and they call us to book their dates and set up PADI eLearning.

Also giftable: PADI Refresher Course ($150) and Private PADI Open Water Diver Course (from $999).

PADI Open Water Diver CoursePADI Open Water Diver Course $600 $650 PADI Advanced Open Water CoursePADI Advanced Open Water Course $625 $650 PADI Enriched Air Diver CoursePADI Enriched Air Diver Course $200 PADI Rescue Diver CoursePADI Rescue Diver Course $600 $650
06 · Perfect pairings

A main gift, plus the extras that make it complete.

Air-integrated upgrade

Shearwater Perdix 2 Ti Dive Computer $895 Shearwater Research Swift AI Transmitter $400 Trident Instructor Size Underwater Writing Dive Slates $16.95
Set of 3: $1,311.95 Shop the set

Fog-free mask kit

Oceanic Shadow Low Volume Dive Mask $89.95 GEAR AID Sea Gold Anti-Fog Gel Coating for SCUBA Dive Masks, 1.25 oz $7.50 Scubapro Neoprene Mask Strap $24.90 XS Scuba Mask Bag $21.95
Set of 4: $144.30 Shop the set

Night-dive light kit

Bigblue AL1300 Lumen Narrow Beam Dive Light $199 Bigblue Easy Clip Multi-Color Rainbow Marker Light $19.99 XS SCUBA Mini Retractor Built In Quick Release 25 Inch Extension $24.95 Bigblue Battery Cell 18650 $34.99
Set of 4: $278.93 Shop the set

Cold-water warmth bundle

Bare 7mm S-Flex Hood $79.95 Bare 3mm Black S-Flex Gloves $55.95 Bare 7mm S-Flex Boot $95.95
Set of 3: $231.85 Shop the set
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Not sure what they need?

Not sure what they need?

A Santa Barbara Aquatics gift card works on gear, classes, air fills and rentals, online or in the shop. It arrives by email, in amounts from $10 to $1,000.

  • Holiday gifting FAQ

  • Can they exchange it after the holidays?

    Yes. Returns are accepted within 60 days of arrival, and holiday exchanges are open through Jan 31.

  • What if I get the size wrong?

    Size swaps on fins, boots, hoods and wetsuits are easy: bring it in or contact us and we will exchange it. Masks are best tried on, so a gift card or our fitting service may be the safer bet.

  • How does gifting a class work?

    Choose the class and select “Choose dates later.” Our shop team sends you a printable certificate to wrap. The recipient contacts us to pick their dates and set up PADI eLearning.

  • When do I need to order for Christmas?

    To be safe, order by Tuesday, Dec 15 for standard shipping. For UPS 2nd Day Air, order by noon PT Dec 21. UPS Next Day Air ordered by noon PT Dec 22 is the last chance to ship. It usually arrives on Dec 24, but we can't guarantee it, and some orders ship from partner warehouses. Running late? E-gift cards arrive by email instantly.

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