Poor communication, tardy service, and a lackluster customer experience are low marks for this…read moreplace. I found the paddleboard rental offer online before I started on vacation, and I booked the rental online prior to my trip. I specifically booked my rental for two hours, starting at 9 am, thinking I would have enough time to learn, get my full two hours of paddleboarding done, and make a happy memory. Unfortunately, the shop didn't open until 9 a.m. and although I showed up at 8:45 a.m. thinking that I would be a bit early so I could learn a little bit before the start of the rental term, no one was on site until the owner of the shop pulled up after 9 am. She apologized, letting me know she couldn't find her keys and was running late because of that. Then, after I voiced my discontent with the tardiness, noting that I had booked a snorkeling trip to start exactly two hours later, she began to discuss how the lessons and rental are done by someone else and were out of her hands. She further described to me an argument that she and the person running the rental program had the night before, leading to the current tardiness of the instructor/rental coordinator. The rental coordinator finally showed up at about 9:10 a.m., making no apology or greeting me at all, but instead, heading straight back to the office. He then came out at about 9:15 a.m., and finally apologized for starting late, after which he grabbed some equipment, loaded it into a wagon, and directed me to follow him out the door and across the street to the dock, where the paddleboards were stored. From there, the paddleboarding experience wasn't bad. He went out onto the water with me and showed me the basics, and then left me to my own enjoyment. I was out on the water for about 45 minutes, before finally tiring in my legs due to the constant ebb and flow of the water. Overall, the experience wasn't a good one, and with the availability of many SUP rental locations throughout Destin, there's no reason to repeat this experience for anyone.

My friend and I had such an awesome experience with GUSU and Brett. We had never gone paddle…read moreboarding before this, so we are super beginners. The price was extremely reasonable compared to other rental places. We called and set up a meeting time and location with Brett. He was sooooo courteous to call us close to our meeting time to let us know that the conditions aren't good, especially for beginners and he's willing to reschedule with us. It was apparent that he cared about our safety and level of enjoyment more than profit. We were able to reschedule later in the day when the wind and waves died down. He gave us a quick lesson and we were off into the Norregio bay ! The wind ended up picking up so we weren't able to go down the canal but we had an awesome time and Brett made the experience memorable and fun! We'll definitely be using GUSU's again if we're back in Destin. Hopefully the weather is better and we can explore more places !

We called SUP Express for a last minute rental. There is a reason "Express" is part of their name!…read moreWe couldn't believe how fact our delivery was, especially for it being a last minute booking. Great communication! Great service! We will definitely be calling them the next time we're in town! Thank you for making our last day in Destin a great one!

Amazing service. All day rental 9AM to 5PM, delivery and pickup included in the fee. Responsive and…read morefriendly communication. Cannot ask for more. Excited to rent next year!

Austin and Gary are fantastic instructors. My kids thoroughly enjoyed their surf lesson, and were…read morecatching waves within 15 min of the start time. My only regret is not booking earlier in the week of our vacation so that they could surf again. I absolutely recommend taking lessons with them!

Such a great experience!…read more Booked for our son (11) and his cousin (15) while we were in Seagrove. Austin, Gary & Rene - he whole Austin Magee Surf School Team was outstanding. Very patient with teaching the boys the basics while on the sand, and then taking them to the water. The kids picked it up super fast, with the help and guidance of Gary & Austin. Would most definitely be going back for more lessons later in the year. Thank you Rene, Gary & Austin!

Craig Hawkins with Beach Bros went above and beyond in every way. From the start, he made sure my…read morerental experience was seamless and accommodating, handled with true excellence. As a female traveling solo, I can't stress enough how safe and comfortable he made me feel--something that means the world when you're on your own. What stood out most was Craig's kindness and generosity. He went out of his way to make the experience special, even taking the time to share thoughtful recommendations on dining and local spots, which made my trip even better. Craig doesn't just provide a service; he provides peace of mind, care, and a truly memorable experience. If you're looking for someone reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely excellent at what he does, Craig is the one.

Cannot say enough about Beach Brothers Beach Service. I engaged them about 2 weeks prior,…read morecommunication prior to event was great. Day of event I received a call along with a text detailing every aspect of service. Jeremiah was wonderful, had everything set up prior to our arrival. We did a 10 chair bonfire that included tiki torches and table set up. I added a cooler with ice to be there for us(highly recommend) and included was a big Bluetooth speaker to use. We were at the Hickory Beach Access in Seagrove, which was flat, great and easy to get to from our rental. We went to Pizza By The Sea and brought pizza and stuff to make s'mores. The night could not have been more perfect! Jeremiah set a chair behind us and was prompt to put more logs on the fire, be our photographer and answer any questions we had. I noticed many approaching him asking him for contact info and many around us were enjoying the music as much as we were. Truly a great night, highly recommend!!

Cashier was on phone, so communication wasn't great. I was looking for a cheap pair of pliers and…read morehe sold me a $25 pair. Small selection at this store

Great little spot to get bait and tackle. They also rent stuff and have some shirts and souvenirs.read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE!!! Absolutely outstanding customer service. We were staying at the…read moreSpringhill Suites and Lazy Days was right outside our hotel. Victoria and Angelo were absolutely extraordinary. They always came by to make sure we were relaxed and comfortable and adjusted our umbrellas to have shade without us even asking. They would come by and kick sand off our chairs and even fold towels when we were away. We had multiple conversations with both of them and we always ended up laughing and joking around. We are coming back to PCB this summer and will absolutely be using Lazy Days again. I cannot say enough good things about this service, especially Angelo and Victoria!!!

Lazy Days serviced our hotel, the Hyatt Place, in PCB. Their service was excellent. Graham was…read moresuper friendly and always checking in with everyone. He even helped us move our umbrella with the Sun several times. The loungers were comfortable and in good condition. We did not do any additional rentals, but heard Graham helpfully walking other guests through the process. We are loyal World of Hyatt members and Lazy Days exceptional service made us feel like we were back relaxing at the Grand Hyatt Kauai in Hawaii and not just a few hour drive from Tallahassee.

Best bait and tackle supply stop in the area. Super helpful and knowledgeable staff. I went in to…read moreget a some live bait walked out with a new Shimano 7 foot fishing pole and shade shirt. Not inexpensive, but quality stuff.

I am a bass fisher from Ohio. I've never fished in salt water. A 20 minute conversation with Evan…read moreabout technique and lures got me catching them. In 3 days I went from never having seen one of these sea trout to catching a limit of 3 in 45 minutes. Great service, helpful information, and a great atmosphere.

LIV Adventures had exceptional customer service and a fantastic LSV golf cart that did not…read moredisappoint! We enjoyed cruising around 30A. They have a variety of other rental options, and everything is delivered right on time. Highly recommend for your beach gear!

LIV Adventures (formerly GulfWind Paddle and Surf) has amazing customer service. We ended up not…read moreneeding our beach chairs and umbrellas at the last minute and LIV Adventures gave us a full refund even though they had already delivered the rentals. Haley went above and beyond to make sure we were pleased with their service. Even though we did not need the rentals, they were delivered right on time. Highly recommend LIV Adventures for any beach gear rentals!