Had a great experience. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed riding the jet ski. Everyone was very…read moreaccommodating at balboa water sports. Will be coming back.

*****Love this place*****…read more We have been coming here for years. It's a family run business where you can buy anything imaginable related to the beach and rent anything that moves! We have been renting Jet Skis/SeaDoos for years and years. The machines are kept in great shape. The people that work here are awesome, including Sky. Rentals are easy. You book everything on line. Their website also answers just about any question you could possibly have. They are also lenient on time and don't nickel and dime you. The ride through the harbor is nice. You catch a glimpse here and there of dolphins and sea lions. There are always sea lions at the bouey once you get out of the harbor. You can take a loop from the Jetty to the Balboa and Newport Piers and back. This will take aabout an hour If you just cruise. Overall, I am a fan and then some!+

Took my WaveRunner in for annual service and let Justin know it was running a little sluggish last…read moretime out. Ended up needing a bunch of work done but trusted there diagnosis and was very pleased with the communication and work performed. Great shop - Better people - Support small business!! Thanks Justin JC

I'm extremely disappointed with the service from Watercraft Direct. We brought in two jet skis for…read moreservice and recommended repairs, spending a decent amount on the repairs. After waiting nearly a month, we finally attempted to use them, only to find that neither one would even start even after installing a new marine grade battery. What's even more frustrating is the complete lack of communication afterward. I've repeatedly tried contacting both the mechanic and the owner Justin to resolve the issue, but my calls and messages have been ignored. No acknowledgment, no follow-up, and no accountability. When customers spend that kind of money, they expect repairs to actually fix the problem and at the very least receive responsive customer service when issues arise. Unfortunately, that has not been our experience here. I cannot recommend this business based on the poor workmanship and lack of professionalism we've dealt with. Think twice before you do business with this business.

Rented some jet skis from this place to them all the way to Lake Havasu to get pulled over because…read morethey have not been registered in well over a year. Had to pay a fine to the court in the amount of $250. I try to work it out with these people and they said no ghosted me.

Great service, was very helpful with finding my needs and getting me the right Jetski! Justin is an…read moreawesome guy! Will definitely be back next year!

Great communication and very punctual. Jakob brought out the jet skis to us and was very helpful…read more Definitely recommend them when around Newport Beach area.

I was excited that this company was open during Covid and the equipment seemed really clean and…read morewell-maintained. The person I spoke with that organized everything was extremely professional and polite. Overall great experience and fairly priced. We had four rentals altogether and it was super simple. Will definitely be using them this summer for sure!

This review is NAC adjacent, as my friend and I didn't directly use their equipment since we…read morebrought our own. We saw many happy folks paddling in their water craft though, and large groups who, I'm assuming, went out on tours. We saw plenty of teams coming and going who keep their equipment there. Their restrooms are located on the side of the building and are open to the public. The reason we came to NAC is that they offer a perfect launch spot for paddle sports. This area of Newport Back Bay is very calm and leads into the estuary. It's a beautiful place to paddle, with abundant bird life and waterfowl, as well as "flying" fish, and no doubt an abundance of marine life below the surface. Besides being a launch point, many families with young children also appreciate the calm water here. The area between beach and boundary can be swum in and is quite shallow. As a side note, once out on the water beyond this boundary, one cannot swim or exit their paddle craft. There is a parking lot for NAC but there's also a large dirt lot for visitors, for the amazing price of $0! Great access, beautiful wetlands, calm waters...this is a perfect place for all types of paddlers, nature enthusiasts, and families looking for a quieter alternative to the beach.

I've been coming to the Newport Aquatic Center (more commonly called NAC) for several years now to…read morepaddle, and I love it here. This facility is top notch, and is the best spot to rent out a kayak or SUP if you're just here for fun, and a great spot to launch out of with your own boat if you have. The staff is always great and friendly, the backside of the bay is always a delight to explore and you can easily access the rest of the harbor past PCH if you're a bit more adventurous. Definitely a highlight if you're an ocean/water-activity enthusiast.

Fantastic service, great equipment, and overall a very fun family activity. My family and I came to…read morethe Newport Dunes to kayak for Labor Day weekend and wanted to go where the water was calm. We had a few first-timer and wanted to make sure it was easy for them. The business was sort of hidden/hard to find, so we gave them a call and they were able to point us in the right direction. Once we were there, paying and getting on the kayak was super easy! They also have lockers for rent for $5 for your whole trip. This place is also dog-friendly! The dunes itself was very pleasant to kayak around and easy to navigate. We went around 9:30am, so it wasn't super busy nor was it super hot. It felt perfect breezy! Super fun experience, and I would highly recommend them!

The reason they call this the Pirate Coast Paddle Company is because they will clip you for $50…read moreeasily for a 2 hour double kayak session, but the memories will last a lifetime. Park for free on the street, walk up to the hut in your swimsuit and flip flops and water bottle and you are set to go baby! They will take an ID from you and direct you to the beach shore where an employee will set you up in a one or two person kayak, show you the correct way to paddle, and push you off. Go to the left and under the bridge and you are in the calm waters of Dune Bay. Want more excitement--then go to the right into the marina and battle the currents--that's how you build arm strength! and courage keeping your distance from the boats. We did both and had a great time. When you return--look for the Return Here sign, paddle hard and beach the craft, and an employee will hold the kayak while you get out. Go back to the hut and get your ID back and pay. Most peeps stay out 1-2 hours. After 2 hours your arms are tired unless you just go into Dune Bay and relax and let the current take you wherever. After you pay go to the foot wash off to get the sand off, then walk to the restrooms and full out door fresh water shower. You did it! Tell all your friends that you got away from the Pirates! ---------- Just some notes: 1. Make sure you go to the restroom Before getting in the kayak--there are no restrooms on board (or food service). 2. And wear a swimsuit--I have never been on a kayak where you don't sit in a puddle of water and get splashed a bit. 3. And NEVER stand up in the kayak--it will turn over. 4. Do not kayak during a hurricane even if the Pirates say it's okay.

Greg helped us bring our 2 very old seadoos back to life! He knows his stuff and did a great job!…read moreAlso fair prices!

I took two Honda Aquatrax boats in that were not running. They worked on the boats quickly, got…read morethem both running and I felt like they charged a fair amount. Highly recommend them. I will definitely use them in the future if the need arises (and with watercraft it always does).

We have rented from Ray's at the Newport Location across from the Balboa Ferry many times over the…read moreyears. We are always treated SO well. OS helped us out on our last vacation. He was the BEST!! Thank you for making our day so much fun.

Purchased two Newport Beach lifeguard sweaters. The pricing…read morewas reasonable and the customer service was good. I look forward to renting a couple of bikes from Ray's rentals the next time I'm local and I wanna cruise through Newport Beach.

Telling you about jetwork racing I thing I was the first racer he sponsors in 1990 good times…read moreworking at the shop and practice on all his race boats he built for me lots of testing .art has gone along ways in his jetski industries all over the world. Glad to be back after 29 years.

Thanks to Art this is my go-to shop for my jetski repairs and tune ups. He was a very friendly and…read morestraight forward guy. He gave me great advice and spent his time explaining in details how much a regular tune up for my 2000 Yamaha xl1200 would cost. The Price he quoted me was lowest in town. I highly recommend this place to anyone who owns a jetski.

I love tooling around in the harbor and the entrance to it. Once I had dolphins jump out of the…read morewater near me and it was a spiritual experience! I brought my lunch and a few drinks and a net to clean up the harbor and I had a great time! The boys that help you with your kayak are super helpful and kinda cute! Don't miss this!

Amazing experience! My family and I will definitely be back. The entire process was super easy--we…read morebooked online, completed the waiver ahead of time, and when we arrived, parking was just $15. Check-in was a breeze; all we needed was an ID for security, and we were good to go. The staff was friendly and helpful, which really made the experience even better. We rented two double kayaks and one single for 2 hours, and that was plenty of time to enjoy the full adventure. Pricing was fair, and the whole outing felt well worth it. I strongly recommend Pure Watersport for anyone looking for a fun and smooth outdoor experience.