Michael was an amazing guide. It was a smooth ride and we saw amazing sea life. The six of us went…read morefor bach and I couldn't recommend more.

Captain Michael was our tour guide and even though we didn't get to see a whale, he found a school…read moreof dolphins we were able to watch for a while. The boat was nice and roomy enough for the 6 of us and Captain Michael was very entertaining. We would definately recommend doing one of their tours.

Lovely day at Morro Bay with this boat ride being a real highlight. We had a group of 10 (including…read more2 children) and there was plenty of space on the boat. We had a morning rental for 2 hours, which I think was more than enough to make a few loops around the bay. The staff member was very courteous and thorough with taking us through how to operate the boat, restrictions on where to go, and making sure we had everything (even provided blankets since it was an overcast day). The boat is easy to handle, and it's pretty easy to follow where you're allowed to go. We saw plenty of wildlife - sea lions, birds, and best of all otters, including a mom and her pup swimming exactly at the boat dock. There is street parking right in front, and a hotel bathroom in the same building. They also provide binoculars for close up viewing. A good way to explore more of Morro Bay!

What a fun experience! Would highly recommend this if you're in the area and looking for something…read moreinteresting to do. The kids in our group certainly had a blast! The guys in charge are super nice, helpful and funny. They gave clear instructions on where to go and how to navigate and as long as you follow what they say, you'll have a good time. Loved that we could also play our own music, and bring our own food and drinks.

Valentines Day picnic paddle was so fun! Great employees thanks for the fun experienceread more

I have kayaked in a handful of places throughout the CA coast, but the customer service and…read moreexperience at Avila Beach Paddlesports was truly amazing. Started off with 10/10 customer service, from explaining the best routes to having friendly conversation, we were so excited to go out. Then the actual kayaking was amazing. So many animals to see. A small baby seal said hello. Even when my boyfriend dropped his phone in the water at the dock, the employees went above and beyond trying to help us locate it (we which did thanks to a guy who dove in and found it!). We would highly recommend this place for your kayaking rentals and will absolutely be back. Made some very special memories today.

Such a great time! The sea was beautiful and the company amazing…read more I'm so impressed with the service and communication from Captain Isaac. My friend doesn't know how to swim and was nervous about boarding a sailboat. He helped ease her tension by altering the course of the boat to keep in smoother waters. He also briefed us on safety guidelines and gave us advance notice to move to the high side of the boat. She felt safe and really enjoyed herself. Isaac is also a marine biologist; we learned quite a few interesting facts about the marine life and history of the shore. All in all, a memorable experience. Certainly the highlight of our girls' weekend getaway. :) Thank you Isaac for going the extra mile for us!!

We saw more whales than we've ever seen on any trip! Doug was a fantastic captain and chock-full of…read moremarine information. By far the best whale watching trip! Book this trip!

Truly professional all around. From safety to breakfast to all the fish we caught, dolphins and…read morewhales we saw, trimming the fish in front of everyone on the way back with precision, lunch on afterwards when we were almost back... these guys are the real deal. 6/5stars.

This review is long overdue. My parents were married for 59 years and died exactly 3 years and 12…read morehours to the minute apart from each other. They both wished to be cremated and have their ashes mixed together and scattered in front of Pirates Cove, which is where they shared their first kiss at the end of their first date in 1960. Unfortunately, that area is now a nude beach and it's people no one wants to see naked. Additionally, we had a pretty good sized crew of people coming for the scattering, so little zodiac boats weren't gonna get the job done. I lucked out in 2023 because the start of the fishing season got pushed into May. This allowed us to rent one of patriot charters and accommodate our entire crew for the scattering in a very safe, easy to access (we have many elderly folks with mobility issues) manner. I was concerned there may be an odor because it IS a fishing vessel, but everything was very clean and well kept. The staff were so incredibly considerate of our loss and behaved in an incredibly kind way. Instructions were simple and concise, and we were able to leave right on time, cruising the bay and playing some of Moms and dad's favorite music as we celebrated their journey. Moments after we scattered their ashes, the captain approached me quietly and slipped me a business card with the exact coordinates of where we had sprinkled mom and dad. That was going above and beyond as far as I'm concerned, and it never even dawned on me to ask for that - but I'm sure glad I have it. It is now a very tasteful, small tattoo signifying my parents final resting place. Thank you so much to patriot fishing, I know this wasn't a fishing review, but I can only imagine how good they take care of their fishing customers if this is how they treat grieving families. A million thank yous for your kindness!

The sailing experience was amazing! Terry was a great captain. He really put us at ease on the open…read moreseas and was very accommodating to our circumstances of our children getting seasick. He was able to make the trip fun despite having to change plans. This is a great social distancing activity because he has his section of the boat and the guests have the rest. We will definitely be sailing with him again!

Our small little excursion with Captain Terry was incredible and so much more fun than I had ever…read moreimagined! The short story: you absolutely will not regret going on a trip with Maya Sailing Adventures! It's personal, private, beautiful, fun, easy, and so relaxing. The long story: my sister in law's wedding was postponed due to COVID-19. So the day of her wedding we planned a surprise sailing excursion with Captain Terry. My first impression was that he was incredibly easy to plan with. Everything was up to me. I could bring anything I wanted to make it a special night. It was so easy to plan and get all set up! So we set up a 4 hour sail around the bay for 4 people. After 2 hours he would drop my husband and I off and let my sister in law and her fiancé sail together for the last 2 hours. My biggest concern was that it wouldn't feel private enough for such a special occasion. No reason to worry at all, actually it was incredibly intimate and romantic and very private. If you'd like to chat with Captain, you can, but otherwise he is manning the boat and you are on our own in the front of the boat. It was so private and felt like we were on the boat by ourselves. I set up a charcuterie board and wine tasting with 5 different types of wines. Then we ordered a steak dinner from Windows on the Water and served it to them before they set sail on their own. That's the awesome thing about Maya - it's completely customizable for YOU. We sailed around the bay and relaxed and saw so many otters - mommas and babies! And even a baby seagull! Seeing the animals was so fun. My sister in law and fiancé then went out of the bay and sailed a little bit and saw A WHALE! I was so jealous. But seriously- how amazing? I CANT WAIT to do another trip with Captain Terry. One day, I would like to do the same thing but with only my husband and I... But my sister in law and her fiancé had a wonderful time and so did we. It was one of the best date nights of my life and I can't wait to do it again! You won't regret a sail with Captain Terry and Maya Sailing Adventure!

John and Shawn took good care of us on our girlz trip to Santa Barbara. Had all the gear, took…read moregreat photos so we didn't have to drop a camera in the bay, saw the seals, sea otters with babies! And sent us up the road 15 minutes to Duckies for amazing chowder and shrimp tacos right by the Catuco beach. Thanks guys.

What a treasure this tour was for our family. It took some muscle, but was well worth the effort to…read moresee and explore the numerous sea caves in the Pismo Beach vicinity. We saw dolphins, harbor seals, sea birds, and a million dollar view of the sea cliffs. We were expertly lead into several of the caves for a thrilling and memorable experience. Well done CCK and our passionate guide John!

Central Coast Gondola / Gianetta & Stefano Anastasia are THE VERY BEST!! Such a Fantastic…read moreexperience... the attention to detail, wonderful communication, great personalities, delightful time on the bay, delicious and top quality food, and all around warm/kind/romantic atmosphere! From 1 to 10... TRULY an ELEVEN!! We can't wait to have another special occasion to bring us back.

Where do I start? The gondola itself it intricate and gorgeous. We got a history of it and…read morethoroughly enjoyed learning about it. The gondola was nicely furnished with pillows to make us comfy and it was a truly romantic experience. Stefano stopped halfway on the bay to serenade us and it was so heartwarming, especially the authentic Italian ukulele songs. I accidentally found his company on the internet and it def charmed us. We will be back and recommend for sure!