Rented from brett as a walk-in customer. service was excellent; his crew was terrific! very…read morefriendly; hassle free; gave great advice/maps about where to go; even provided us with a cooler full of ice. will definitely rent from here again!

Bret and crew were friendly and welcoming to our crew. We took the boater certification for the…read moretwo 18 year olds in the group and after a quick demo, one of Bret's crew took us on a quick tour to show us the area and where to go and not go. They also gave us a few free waters. We had 8 people with us and we got 2 wave-runners for 2 hours so people took turns. Just down to the left, you can see Tiger Wood's compound (mostly the walls security cameras and his boat) but you have to go in a no wake zone for a few minutes to get there. Still pretty cool. I recommend going fast for the first part and if you have time check out Tiger's house on the water! Remember to bring cash for tipping the crew - they are very helpful and deserve it.

We love kayaking around the Treasure Coast, so naturally we wanted our own tandem kayak and a way…read moreto transport it. We ordered parts online for our car's specific make/model via the Yakima brand website, but after receiving the parts from our online order it was clear we needed some direction and assistance from a seasoned professional! Enter Native Water Sports! We've seen the store several times but never went it. We decided to go and we are so glad we did. Ted, the owner and operator, graciously helped us get the proper parts and told us he'd call us back to the store once received. About a week later, the parts were here, and Ted and my husband arranged a time at the shop. He not only helped install the rack to ensure that it was safely mounted, but he also showed my husband how he did it and was very hands-on! It took them about one and a half hours - and we were good to go. He showed us how to use the straps, how to take the pads off/on, etc. You can absolutely tell Ted is a well seasoned professional kayak guy - not only that, but he's friendly and just a genuinely nice person. For any kayak needs - car racks, life jackets, kayaks, and pretty much any kayak accessory known to man - Ted is your guy for honest help!

This place is GREAT! They delivered our kayaks and picked them back up, comfortable seats/paddles!!…read moreDefinitely recommend this place!!!

We took our two kids kayaking here today and had a blast. Sherry is very friendly and super helpful…read morewith everything. The wind and waves were stronger than I expected but that made the experience more exciting. Our 11 year old was in a kayak by herself and did great. We all had lots of fun and will definitely be back.

What a great place to rent kayaks from. Right on the river and such friendly service. Extremely…read morereasonable rates and sound advice on planning the trip out on the river. This is a great find and wonderful people. Love supporting local folks who just want to help people enjoy the natural environment that is here. Will no doubt be renting again when we return.

Stopped into the Environmental Learning Center on a whim after driving past it many times, and now…read moreI'm wondering why I waited so long. This place is one of those hidden little Treasure Coast gems that almost hides in plain sight. The boardwalk trails through the mangroves were peaceful, scenic, and surprisingly immersive. Every turn felt like a mini nature documentary. Within a short walk I spotted a ribbon snake cruising through the water, an orb-weaver spider that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie, and plenty of birds and wildlife along the way. Bring a camera because you'll use it. Bonus points for the rare opportunity to admire a spider web without immediately walking face first into it. The grounds are well maintained, educational without feeling overly touristy, and just plain relaxing. There's a nice balance between nature preserve, learning experience, and quiet escape from the everyday rush. Also appreciated that you can spend 30 minutes here or easily lose a couple of hours wandering the trails and slowing your brain down a notch. We didn't try the kayak rental this time but made a mental note for the future. If you live in or visit Vero Beach and enjoy nature, photography, kayaking, wildlife, or just finding peaceful spots that don't involve crowds and traffic, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

We came here while visiting the area and really enjoyed the learning center!…read more We only stayed for a few hours but there was definitely a lot more to see and do here. We got to see a lot of fish and native Florida wildlife! There were a lot of walking trails, kayak/canoe launches, and tons of information posted around about native Florida habitats! There was also a play area for kids as well. We spent a lot of the time in the aquarium room (and yes it's a room not a super huge space) since it was air conditioned and our daughter really enjoys seeing the fish. They have a touch tank that's open for a few hours throughout the day, but we noticed that if the tank isn't open, there was no staff in the space. The facilities seemed a bit older but overall well maintained. There were summer camps going on while we were there, and felt like they sort of overtook some of the spaces we were in from time to time. Not a super huge deal as we were able to go explore other parts but it did feel somewhat chaotic as a large group of 8 year olds ran into the area. You do have to pay admission, there is a pass available as well if you plan to visit more than once. Parking was not plentiful so be mindful when planing, to come early or during a more "off" time. Overall this was a neat place to go to if you enjoy learning about Florida wildlife and nature.

What an absolutely wonderful mangrove kayak tour with Mark. We took the two hour mangrove historial…read moretour and loved every minute of it. Mark is so knowledgeable about the magical mangroves we toured through. It was a relaxing kayak tour of ancient growth complete with observing 500 year plus native mounds and ceramics. We were transported into a world of dense groves and learned how these marvelous plants have adopted to our ever changing planet. We did not want the tour to end. We cannot recommend River to Ocean Kayak tours more enthusiastically and give it a five star rating.

We took the four hour tour and we had a blast. The mangrove tree tunnels were so unique. We saw a…read moreton of osprey, pelicans and a couple of dolphins. Mark is great and we totally recommend this activity.

We booked our 3pm time the day of, for six people, which I love when places can accommodate…read morefamilies that don't plan ahead (yes that's us). The booking process was easy and they also answered the phone right away when I had a question. The address and directions they sent us in the email mapped us right there and it was easy to find. Yes, you do have to pay the six dollars to get into the park but that was communicated in the email. There is a bathroom onsite. You can bring a bag but it might get wet. What was really nice was our guide provided dry bags for everyone if we wanted to use them. It fit two water bottles,glasses case and phones in them so they are decent sized bags. You don't need to bring shoes. You probably don't need to bring a water bottle either unless it's a really hot day. It was 70 and really windy so it was a little chilly and a long sleeve was needed. Todd was our guide and he was so welcoming! They had informed us thirty minutes beforehand that it was going to be really windy. We did have a 9yr old and a first time kayaker to take into consideration. We decided to proceed and I'm glad we did! The wind made it a tad difficult for the newbie but it was a "breeze" for us and the younger people. The wind also stirred up the sand so unfortunately it wasn't very clear water. Todd was very informative and had knowledge on the plant life and animals of the area (don't worry, there's no snakes or alligators) The small lagoon was really cool and peaceful. Plenty of bird life and some fish once the waters calmed down. The two hours went quick and I wished we could've kept going, but I could also see how it was the perfect amount of time for other people. An overall great experience for every one of all ages.

Our guide Todd was great! He was very knowledgeable and personable. I would highly recommend doing…read morethis tour.

We had a great afternoon on the water! We enjoyed coasting through the mangrove trees and watching…read morethe crabs. Unfortunately there were a few couples on the tour that did not do a good job of maneuvering the kayak even with practice so that was aggravating but it does not take away from the guides and the scenery around us.

Great tour of the mangroves! I learned a lot about the mangroves and ecology. Definitely would go…read moreagain.