Karen's Kayaks My only disappointment about Karen's Kayaks…read moreis that I didn't find it sooner. We've been visiting Satellite Beach for more than a decade and I never thought to look up Kayak tours until recently. We had a great time with Karen. We choose the Crane Creek tour leaving from historic downtown Melbourne. It ended up being a manatee/dolphin/alligator watching tour that was worth double or triple what we paid ($40/adults and $25/children). This wasn't a private tour, but Karen took care to make sure I was able to keep up since I am a newbie at kayaking and I was doing it with my daughter in the kayak with me. Karen is very knowledgable about the area, great at teaching kayaking skills without making her unskilled guests feel foolish and good at working with all experience levels. We enjoyed our day with her and were sorry when it was over. I can't wait to go back.

Karen runs a fantastic guide and rental service and is an incredibly gracious, experienced and…read moreknowledgeable guide. I will absolutely book with her again the next time i am in Melbourne. I can't recommend her highly enough. I was here on business and had limited schedule flexibility but she readily agreed to a custom evening paddle for me and 3 companions who had never kayaked before. She planned out a route that would be appropriate for their skill level and still have a chance to see as much local wildlife as possible. When 2 of my group backed out after testing out the boats and deciding that kayaking wasn't for them and the 3rd opted to wait, Karen was generous enough to still take me out on my own. She knew the details of the local flora and fauna and every segment along of the route where manatee, alligators, and other wildlife often could be found. She's incredibly personable and very patient and clearly so respectful of the river and surrounding environment. We stayed out for over 2 hours but she will tailor the length of the outing to whatever is right for the group she's dealing with. Her equipment is in excellent condition and well maintained, and the whole experience is feels totally professional, safe, and best of all, loads of fun. Definitely check out her trips if you're looking for a great paddling experience no matter your skill level.

Visited Ballard Boards for the first time this weekend! My friend and I rented a tandem kayak and…read moreit was a great experience! We even brought my Jack Russell mixed pup for our adventure. We saw dolphins and a bunch of different fish. We even had a school of fish jump over our kayak while near the harbor! Great deal + fuss-free experience. Will definitely recommend to my local friends and coworkers!

I loved this paddle boarding experience. Steven was very kind and attentive. The area/canal was…read morebeautiful.

It was a great experience , the tour guide Tom was very knowledgeable and loved the animals dearly!read more

I wanted to go kayaking with my wife for the first time in a long time. I called Paddling Paradise,…read morethe associate was able to reserve a kayak for us within an hour's notice. Upon arrival, the associate provided a map of the Turkey Creek sanctuary, and provided my wife and I with an instruction on how to safely and effectively enjoy our kayaking experience.

I am so glad we opted to go with this shop for our adventures! On the first day we rented some…read morebikes and they explained about all the bike paths and gave us a map! At first I thought we wouldn't follow the map However it really gives you a super nice, easy ride. We biked to Jetty park and stopped at a few places along the way. The second day we rented kayaks and joined a guided tour with Randy. I can't say enough good things about how lovely our experience was. Any stress just melted away! We saw some dolphins too! I highly recommend A1A Outdoors for your adventuring. They are so friendly and welcoming and took the time to help us out in a caring and thoughtful way! 10/10 recommend When we stopped by the shop parking was super easy!

Amazing time had Eric for guided kayak tour highly recommend super chill and knowledgeable! - staff…read morewas super friendly this was like the third time I rescheduled and was finally able to make it out they were super flexible and understanding. Found them on Groupon they priced matched the coupon from Groupon good price for 2 people kayaks. Saw manatees up close one in lifetime experience -- if ur iffy I would just do it highly worth it !

We had the best time kayaking today on Turkey creek. We saw many birds and turtles. It was so much…read morefun! We got 3 hours and a map to explore the creek. It was amazing.

We took the tour of Turkey Creek with Julie as our guide. We had never kayaked before and Julie…read morehad the patients of Job with us the tour was 2 hours and moved at a relaxed pace. For a 73 yo and a 71 yo we had no problems. Great tour: 3 gators and numerous turtles. Totally enjoyable afternoon for my wife, son, and I.

Tinho and Susie are wonderful instructors and fun-loving too! Even one hour with either of them…read morecan take your windsurfing technique to another level. I can't wait to go back because I had the best time!

I did a 3 hour lesson with Christine and she was an amazing teacher! She makes it so fun and gets…read moregenuinely excited to see you getting new skills. We went back with the whole family a few months later and did a windsurfing/ sailing camp. The instructors are all very good but learning from Susie and Tinho is a real treat! Tinho is the master, on the cover of lots of windsurfing magazines and books and will make you fall in love with the sport. Their passion for the sport is contagious and he has a way of making the kids believe they can do anything! Love that! Had all three of my kids hanging off the side of the sailboat in harnesses and loving it. And by the end of the camp, they felt very comfortable on the board and begged for more... cheering when we told them we purchased a board for the summer. Highly recommend Calema!

excellent service - also their bait is guaranteed to catch fish or it will die trying.read more

First time I went here a few months back, half the place was shut down after what looked like a…read morehealth hazard on the seafood side. Then the other day I went in to get bait instead of my usual place, and once I got to the spot they were all dead and water smelled like they had been dead for a while or at least around dead ones for a while. Not sure if the two have anything to do with each other but definitely not happy with the results for going out of my way. The guy with the long hair gets an attitude when faced with any complaints and goes as far as paying for fake 5-star reviews on Google to cover his tracks. I will continue to go to bucktail

We had an AMAZING time with sobe surf, my kids and I did a group private lesson at cocoa beach…read more They were flexible to work with after we had to change our plans because our flight got cancelled. (oh colorado and its snow :( ) We got a new date and time and location planned. and it worked out really well. None of us had ever surfed before and honestly we have not spent that much time at the ocean. We have super tiny and petite yet tall, tall and muscly and then normal in our group They were able to accomodate us all as far as wet suits went as well. Our teacher was fantastic! And this ended up being all of our absolute favorite thing that we did while in Florida. We tried to get back in for another lesson but in Miami on the last couple of days of our trip and unfortunately for us they were all booked up. Highly recommend!!!! And dont forget to bring a little cash to tip your teacher/instructor at the end of your lesson. It is a service job :)

Don't let outside appearances fool you! This little shop located in an industrial area of Merritt…read moreIsland is fantastic! I had previously been to SoBe Surf Shop with a friend after we took a SUP lesson by the shop's owner, Girard, after she purchased her board from him. When she purchased her board, it included a free lesson and she was able to bring a friend. I was so glad she let me go along because even though we had both been paddling for several months, we both knew our technique could use some work and Girard's instruction definitely helped! Our lesson took place a couple of miles from his shop at the Brevard Vererans Memorial in a little Cove just behind the memorial. The lesson itself was great - there were only three of us so after giving us a brief lesson, Girard took the time to watch our paddle technique and make suggestions for adjustments so we were able to practice and immediately get constructive feedback. Girard was very patient and clear in his instruction and by the end of our session I was able to fix the issues with my paddle technique. The shop itself isn't anything fancy, but it serves its purpose. He has a number of different stand up paddleboards in stock, and carries high quality brands ar various price points so you should be able to find one that is perfect for you. My friend and I had both done quite a bit of research on the type of board we wanted and what features were important to us. Girard is incredibly knowledgeable and great at explaining the differences in the boards and how they affect it's use. He carries boards that are perfect for touring, racing and yoga. He is not a pushy salesman at all, which I loved. He also carries different accessories like leashes, paddles, waterproof cases, car racks, apparel, and even ukeleles!! After my friend purchased her SUP, I was pretty sure I wanted the exact same one and Girard was great answering any of my questions either by phone call or text messages. He was always quick to respond. Once I was ready to purchase my board, he let me put a deposit down (using my credit card) on the SUP I wanted. I had also talked to him about my need for a soft rack pack for my car and he ordered one to keep in the shop, but said there was no pressure to purchase it. My board package came with a leash, carbon fiber paddle, and cover bag. I also ended up purchasing the soft rack pack for my car. Girard was so helpful, teaching me how to install the racks and load my board safely and securely. I got home via highway roads with no concerns or issues about the safety of my board on my car while driving 70mph! Check out the shop's website for more information about his tours and lessons as well as information on SUP techniques. The website is very useful. https://sobesurf.com Based on my personal experience with Girard on the lesson and purchasing a new SUP from him, I definitely recommend contacting him if you're in the market for a SUP, want to take a guided tour, or a lesson. I live in Winter Garden, FL and making the road trip to purchase a board and lesson from him is well worth the drIve!!!

We bought the two mirage drive kayaks!! Wonderful buying experience! We love them…read moreAnd we are so happy to have purchased them From our friends at "Kayak by Bo"!

Awesome place run by some really wonderful people. A nice selection of kayaks and equipment,…read morepleasant atmosphere. No pushy sales people, just friendly help. It began by renting kayaks then they decided to sell them. Several brand name water sports equipment as well as paddling gear and accessories including racks, loaders etc. they take you out for demos so you know you are getting what is best for you. Always a pleasure to stop in there. I have my eye on one I want to sign up to go for a demo. If your looking for water sport related items I strongly recommend you stop in and see them. Closed on Mondays. I think Demos are Thursday, Friday & Saturday, call or stop in to make sure sign up is required in advance