Captain Scott Cornelous was fabulous! You couldn't find a more knowledgable guide around the…read moreTomoka.....because he's spent so much of his life among the reeds, watching Mother Nature making her changes. He has made sense of how a waterway evolves and what we as bystanders can do to give it a break. He had amazing stories and we enjoyed every bit of our tour. Well done!!!

Super cute outpost! Highly recommend the peanut brittle My husband and I went kayaking on the…read moreTomoka river it was amazing! Sadly we didn't see too much wild life but that's all the reason to come back. The staff were also very nice and helpful with explaining the tides to us!

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

Noah was amazing!! He gave us really good ideas to do around while we were here visiting. He was…read morealso very knowledgeable.

Amazing kayak tour with Todd. The beautiful springs were amazing. The wildlife was beautiful. Even…read morethough we didn't see everything this time we will be back for another tour. Very enjoyable, very professional and extremely knowledgeable. Todd thank you for keep me away from the gators.

I saw the picture that showed one of their other locations so I was disappointed with this paddling…read moretrip. It wasn't very epic and would hardly count as an adventure. The person who helped us was friendly and the prices were reasonable. We had a good time. The scenery was OK.

This tour was awesome! Im so grateful for Roger allowing us to hop on a later tour for kayaking…read moresince we were late to our original booking. He was so friendly and didnt even stress about us being late. I booked 2 kayaks but ended up sharing one with my partner so it was a better experience for me in the water. It was such a leisurely experience and even though it was cooler and we only saw one manatee it was still pretty neat. We did see otters teaching their babies how to swim, alligators & tons of birds.

Great first kayak experience with a 4 and 7 yr old. Tried out the canals before checking out the…read moreIntercoastal. Wednesday was nice and quiet without a lot of boats.

I've rented kayaks at several locations in the area but this is the BEST ride and best value. Lots…read moreof choices on where to explore, you can go to the river or just glide through the canals and coves. Lots of wildlife along the way. A great time!

My three grandsons visited for spring break this year. While they were here I signed them up for…read moresurf lessons with Rick at Surfari surf shop. When you take surf lessons with Rick you don't just get some paid employee that runs you through a "program". You get the owner of the business that tailors the lessons to your individual abilities and needs. My three grandsons are 17, 15 and 11. None of them had ever surfed. Rick started them out on the sand showing them where to positon themselves on the board and how to get from the prone to standing position. He told us at the beginning of the lesson his goal was to get all three of them "up" riding a wave. I thought he was being optimistic since the lesson was 1.5 hours with three kids but I was wrong. During the lesson all three boys were able to get up and ride a wave. They were thrilled. Rick stays in the water with them the entire lesson going from one to the other helping them steady on the board and pushing them off when needed. After the lesson Rick lets you use the boards and if you need them wetsuits to practice so we stayed at the beach for a few hours while the boys practiced. I can't say enough about how Rick connected with the boys. He was engaged with them the entire time. For what you get the price is fantastic. Individual instruction and the use of the equipment to practice makes it totally worth it. We took my oldest grandson back for a 1 hour individual instruction the next day and now he is hooked on surfing. I can't say enough about how good of an experience this was for my grandsons.

My granddaughters loved their surf lessons at Surfari Surf School! They we standing on the boards…read moreactually surfing as soon as they hit the waves bec they had such fantastic instruction on land! Highly recommend Sufari Surf School!

Loved the experience - we went on a whim. Weather tried to be temperamental which impacted the…read moreexperiences fully but stand up company and our all worth it!

This was a lot of fun, and completely on a whim! We were visiting my daughter and new grandson and…read moredecided to stay at a nearby resort. Looking for some activities, this came up in our search, so we made an afternoon of it. First off, the captain and crew was comical and they made the experience that much more memorable. We seen turtles, dolphins, and a few manatees! On top of that, we debarked on a small island along our tour, got out, stretched the legs, and took in some amazing views. The Mangroves were a sight to be seen. I can just imagine all the sea creature they give habitat to. We also seen some amazing boats, as well as, some interesting... uh... placement of sailboats. Great history of the local storms and the havoc they wreaked! Thank you for the fun experience for the Familia!! As always, enjoy and Happy sailing!

Rented here and they were super helpful! Bikes were in great shape and the staff helped adjust them…read moreto my height without being asked. Walked out and pointed the way to the beach, giving some cautionary input about getting down to the beach. Soon found out it was GREAT input! Once on the beach, smooth sailing! Great ride and since the bikes have carbon fiber belts, nice smooth quiet rides, no chain chatter while you are pedaling! Great staff and a great experience!

I made reservations for my husband and granddaughters during their Spring Break with us. This was…read moreour first experience using Blue Coast but it won't be our last. The staff was phenomenal showing so much flexibility when we weren't at all sure of our plans. They were helpful at every turn (no pun intended).