I was a first time paddle border, looking for a place to go in Ocean City. I was a little nervous…read moreat first because I was worried about current and waves, but then realized that they were in the bay. When I got there, they said that it was a windy and asked if I wanted to reschedule, but I decided to go through with it. They made me feel very comfortable. We got out and they taught me a couple of skills and then we were out there for real. In 50 minutes we managed to go 1 mile. This is so worth it if you're looking for a place to go to paddle board go here.

Amazing experience! I went today with my family and we all had the best time. Most of us had never…read morepaddle boarded before and were very nervous but our two instructors were so sweet and helpful! I really feel like we got something out of the experience and it was great family fun! Highly recommend if you're looking for something to do in Ocean City!

It's ESTELL haha... Beautiful park. One play area for the…read moreyounger kids and one play area for the older kids. Trails are well kept. The "boardwalk" is pretty awesome too..depends on the time of year, but the mosquitoes and other flying blood suckers can be annoying so wear bug spray. Over 100% recommend for the whole family..

Good park overall. Nice paved road "Purple Heart Trail" loop is about 2 miles long. There is a…read morenon-paved central trail cutting through the loop that has features an observation deck/bridge close to its mid point. At the southwest terminus of this trail is another nice observation deck with some seating overlooking a branch of the Great Egg Harbor River. Nice off road multiple use trails. Challenging but manageable mountain bike loop trail. Boardwalk pedestrian woods trail. Bike rentals. Playgrounds and pavilions with tables and barbecues. Good parking and good restroom facilities. Patrolled by County park rangers and there is a nature center. What else could you want? One of my favorite parks overall in the area. Must check it out if you have the time.

I am posting a comment about all the vandalism. I have been witnessing at patriot Park for the past…read morefew years and it has been very upsetting. I see knocked down signs, loved ones plaques that go missing, vandalized trees, and trash cans pushed over with debris on the ground. I'd like to advise anyone and make aware that whoever is thinking about planting a memorial tree for their loved ones to be very careful. It is in my best hopes that the park gets better cared for in the future and near future. Thanks sincerely

Pretty good spot for fishing, potential to catch bass. Tons of fish like sonnys, while having a…read moretrail to walk around. A very fun spot for a family.

BRIGANTINE: just north of Atlantic City is the town of Brigantine, a quiet beach resort and they…read morehave an all-year-round dog beach! Go all the way to the North end when you cannot go anymore and you are at the spot where leashed dogs are encouraged to play and enjoy the sand, ocean, and natural flora and fauna every day! In April, it was a very peaceful spot to dig some holes and admire the waves and stormy clouds. Dogs are also allowed on the other beach areas, but there are seasonal restrictions: "From October 1st to May 29th, dogs are allowed on the beach provided they are on a leash, not longer than 6 ft. Dog feces must be removed."

Had time to wander on a cold sunny winter's day during the PANDEMIC. Not really familiar with…read moreBrigantine, so I pretty much wandered around. Easy to do when nobody's around! I was actually looking for a place called Pepper Cove, but I can't seem to find it on the map. This beach is one of the few that allow cars, but it requires a permit. This time I just parked and walked in on the beach. Not very many people, but it was good to see a few people out in the distance with romping dogs. Happy dogs on the beach always makes ME happy. The beach sand itself is grayish, nor am I fan of tire tracks everywhere, but otherwise, an empty beach on a sunny day is four stars.

Called DAKS and did not get an answer but got a call back almost immediately. Shane was super…read moreaccommodating and easy going. He was a great guide, pointing out some of the wildlife and how it benefits from the unique features of the salt marsh. We took the 2 hr tour and although we did not go far there was plenty to see. It was both interesting and fun. Would highly recommend.

We rented Kayaks last week in Ocean City, NJ from Daks. We worked exclusively with Shane, and he…read morewas a huge help. We made a mistake on the online order, and he helped us fix that, and got us credited for the amount we overpaid. He also made a suggestion to wait until high tide to kayak, as there would be much more water and it would be more enjoyable. He was absolutely right. We had such a fun time paddling through the bay. We got to see a different side of ocean city. It was fun, relaxing, picturesque, and not overpriced. I would highly recommend!

It's a small area, but I found it to be pretty enjoyable. If you're looking for a short stroll,…read morethen I would recommend checking this place out.

Heritage Park is the Absecon 9/11 Memorial and its always great when we make time to remember…read moreeveryone who lost their lives on this tragic day in US history. Its a nice park to do a few laps while the weather is still beautiful and I saw several people walking their dogs too. The view of lake and fountain is great, you can also just take a sit and enjoy nature. So if you're in the area please feel free to check it out!

They will just cancel you if a larger group comes along!…read more They canceled without telling us! At least, that's what they told us at first because a larger group booked an earlier time and they could not accommodate both. Terribly disorganized and unapologetic. We booked a week in advance and had kids all excited. Don't book here if you actually want to go out on a kayak!

Took out a Hobie getaway today, Baycats is awesome, Alex greated us, and he and another guy set up…read moretwo adults and 3 little kids with life jackets. Being from out of town, Alex gave a quick tutorial on the bay, sailing boundaries and areas to avoid, from leaving the dock, radio check and arrival back, these guys were great. Boat was in perfect shape and we had an amazing time. The staff was really good with the kids. Will be back here for sure. They also have Hobie wave available which is smaller than the getaway and has only a main sail (no jib). I found the prices to be more than fair.

Joe (of Sandbar Joe's) was knowledgeable, fun, and the perfect host with our personalized…read moreanniversary floating food your. Highly recommend!

Let me start this review by saying that I have spent many summers renting wave runners in Ocean…read moreCity and was not worried about my ability to use the watercraft on the water. With that said, if I was a novice, I would have been terrified to get on the water. The inept group of high schoolers and college students that helped us get out were not confidence inspiring. The woman who checked us in told us to "be careful" multiple times and insisted that we watch the safety video. However, not five seconds after we had moved to the area where you watch the video did she tell us to go outside and get a life vest. I was shocked at the speed with which were were out on the water. Once at the end of the dock, the kid that checked us in explained no less than 3 times that "this is really dangerous" without any words of guidance or advice. I got the sense that they were just waiting for something bad to happen. Once we were out there, things were fine, although the definitely had too many people out there. We spent lots of time worrying about other riders coming up behind us or stopping short in front of us while the "staff" sat and talked on or near the path where customers are supposed to ride. Worst of all this was about $150/hour. If you are itching to use a wave runner on the bay, this place is probably your best bet. But for my money, I would drive to Marmora and rent some wave runners on the bay. I would love to give a local small business 5 stars but I just cannot in good conscious given the flippant manner in which our safety was treated.