Rented from brett as a walk-in customer. service was excellent; his crew was terrific! very…read morefriendly; hassle free; gave great advice/maps about where to go; even provided us with a cooler full of ice. will definitely rent from here again!

Bret and crew were friendly and welcoming to our crew. We took the boater certification for the…read moretwo 18 year olds in the group and after a quick demo, one of Bret's crew took us on a quick tour to show us the area and where to go and not go. They also gave us a few free waters. We had 8 people with us and we got 2 wave-runners for 2 hours so people took turns. Just down to the left, you can see Tiger Wood's compound (mostly the walls security cameras and his boat) but you have to go in a no wake zone for a few minutes to get there. Still pretty cool. I recommend going fast for the first part and if you have time check out Tiger's house on the water! Remember to bring cash for tipping the crew - they are very helpful and deserve it.

We love kayaking around the Treasure Coast, so naturally we wanted our own tandem kayak and a way…read moreto transport it. We ordered parts online for our car's specific make/model via the Yakima brand website, but after receiving the parts from our online order it was clear we needed some direction and assistance from a seasoned professional! Enter Native Water Sports! We've seen the store several times but never went it. We decided to go and we are so glad we did. Ted, the owner and operator, graciously helped us get the proper parts and told us he'd call us back to the store once received. About a week later, the parts were here, and Ted and my husband arranged a time at the shop. He not only helped install the rack to ensure that it was safely mounted, but he also showed my husband how he did it and was very hands-on! It took them about one and a half hours - and we were good to go. He showed us how to use the straps, how to take the pads off/on, etc. You can absolutely tell Ted is a well seasoned professional kayak guy - not only that, but he's friendly and just a genuinely nice person. For any kayak needs - car racks, life jackets, kayaks, and pretty much any kayak accessory known to man - Ted is your guy for honest help!

This place is GREAT! They delivered our kayaks and picked them back up, comfortable seats/paddles!!…read moreDefinitely recommend this place!!!

We had a really great experience. The service was friendly, quick, and very helpful. It was such a…read morebeautiful day. We rented kayaks and paddled around the bay. It was a beautiful, calm morning. We definitely would do this again.

We had a great time. Evan was very friendly and helpful. It was a pretty cold day and we really…read morewanted to paddle board.. it was also pretty windy. He did a demo and the floating dock was kind of awkward to get on in the wind. He suggested kayaking which I'm so happy he suggested. We had a blast and saw a few dolphin. A perfect kayak adventure.

What an absolutely wonderful mangrove kayak tour with Mark. We took the two hour mangrove historial…read moretour and loved every minute of it. Mark is so knowledgeable about the magical mangroves we toured through. It was a relaxing kayak tour of ancient growth complete with observing 500 year plus native mounds and ceramics. We were transported into a world of dense groves and learned how these marvelous plants have adopted to our ever changing planet. We did not want the tour to end. We cannot recommend River to Ocean Kayak tours more enthusiastically and give it a five star rating.

We took the four hour tour and we had a blast. The mangrove tree tunnels were so unique. We saw a…read moreton of osprey, pelicans and a couple of dolphins. Mark is great and we totally recommend this activity.

We went to South River Outfitters on a whim, and ended up buying my new 12-foot precision Pescador…read morekayak. Ed, the proprietor, was super knowledgeable on kayaking and its equipment. He was super helpful in helping me select the right fishing kayak for my needs and gave us great tips on how to properly Stow the kayak and what equipment I would need to add for fishing. The day we bought the kayak, we didn't have a memes two trailer at home. And let us keep it at the shop until we were able to get a trailer and take it home. Looking forward to going back with our kayaks, and exploring the river system.

Drove 90 mins based on the recommendation of the sales person at a mega store... well worth it. Ed…read moreis the owner who is onsite and knows his stuff, stocks the best brands, and doesn't push you at all. He spent a lot of time helping us find what we needed and steered us away from more expensive options and upgrades several times because he saw it was more than we needed. Highly recommend after today's first visit m. Great experience and an excellent example of shopping local.

We took our two kids kayaking here today and had a blast. Sherry is very friendly and super helpful…read morewith everything. The wind and waves were stronger than I expected but that made the experience more exciting. Our 11 year old was in a kayak by herself and did great. We all had lots of fun and will definitely be back.

What a great place to rent kayaks from. Right on the river and such friendly service. Extremely…read morereasonable rates and sound advice on planning the trip out on the river. This is a great find and wonderful people. Love supporting local folks who just want to help people enjoy the natural environment that is here. Will no doubt be renting again when we return.

We had a great afternoon on the water! We enjoyed coasting through the mangrove trees and watching…read morethe crabs. Unfortunately there were a few couples on the tour that did not do a good job of maneuvering the kayak even with practice so that was aggravating but it does not take away from the guides and the scenery around us.

Great tour of the mangroves! I learned a lot about the mangroves and ecology. Definitely would go…read moreagain.

Stopped into the Environmental Learning Center on a whim after driving past it many times, and now…read moreI'm wondering why I waited so long. This place is one of those hidden little Treasure Coast gems that almost hides in plain sight. The boardwalk trails through the mangroves were peaceful, scenic, and surprisingly immersive. Every turn felt like a mini nature documentary. Within a short walk I spotted a ribbon snake cruising through the water, an orb-weaver spider that looked like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie, and plenty of birds and wildlife along the way. Bring a camera because you'll use it. Bonus points for the rare opportunity to admire a spider web without immediately walking face first into it. The grounds are well maintained, educational without feeling overly touristy, and just plain relaxing. There's a nice balance between nature preserve, learning experience, and quiet escape from the everyday rush. Also appreciated that you can spend 30 minutes here or easily lose a couple of hours wandering the trails and slowing your brain down a notch. We didn't try the kayak rental this time but made a mental note for the future. If you live in or visit Vero Beach and enjoy nature, photography, kayaking, wildlife, or just finding peaceful spots that don't involve crowds and traffic, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

This is an educational jewel and important conservationist part of the community…read more They offer useful and meaningful educational opportunities as well as perform vital behaviors and conservation work that helps preserve the natural habitat and creatures/life that is native to the area in ways that provide for friendly sustainable actions.