Pontchartrain Yacht Club

2.9 mi

West Marine has all things boating and water related. Today I went to look for a life jacket…read more Although they didn't have the size needed the staff was extremely helpful. They checked other stores and found what I need in stock at another store. I will be able to go tomorrow and pick it up. The store is extremely well stocked. Clothing, shoes, life jackets, ice chests, marine road and boat parts. This store has it all. Even if you don't have a boat you could stock up on marine themed accessories. In particular, I have my eye on a ship's bell for my patio.

They should call it "Worst Marine" I bought a Lowrance fish…read morefinder with the "extended" warrenty from west marine. Well, hurricane Zeta hit the gulf coast and sunk my boat. After it was raised and before it was scraped, I was able to retrieve a few items off of the boat. One of the items was the Lowrance fish finder with the "extended" warrenty from west marine. I brought it back to the store hoping to get a store credit for the destroyed fish finder. Well as expected, they told me there was nothing they could do without the transducer and power cord. I told them that the boat was sunk and destroyed. Sorry, nothing we can do without the transducer and power cord. Just another way to get out of the "extended" warrenty. If I would have had all the parts, then it would have been that I was missing the box or something. First of all, don't buy anything at west marine. Second, don't waste money on the "extended" warrenty. West marine does not honor the warrenty and will find any excuse to get out of it. Never again Worst Marine.

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Tchefuncte River

6.9 mi

Fantastic dinning experience from beginning to end.... high…read morequality cuisine, exciting menu/drinks, beautiful atmosphere and excellent service! Tchefuncte's checks all the boxes.

I had lunch yesterday in beautiful downtown Madisonville and before and after our meal I wandered…read morealong the river along Water Street. My nieces were thrilled to see the drawbridge open (which pivots rather than raises) and tried to climb into a randomly parked (docked? whatever) boat. The Tchefuncte definitely deserves 5 stars on it's name alone. AND Bogue Chitta State Park is along the river (more name points). AND you can tubing down the river so what's better than that?

Dat river tho

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Marina Beau Chene

5.6 mi

Marina Beau Chene is an excellent neighborhood…read more The first thing you notice when entering this neighborhood is that it is gated and staffed by a uniformed security guard. As a person who appreciates the idea of high security and safety, I like that feature. If you are able to get past the initial screening you will notice you've entered an idyllic environment. Homes are beautiful, yards are well manicured and everyone seems friendly. I have no idea if the people are genuinely friendly, but they do wave at me as I drive by. I guess they could be signaling that I am #1 or something, but I digress. The most beautiful feature of this neighborhood is not the gate, the homes or the people. It's the marina. I wont tell you exactly where the marina is located since that would defeat the whole safe and secure environment thing. What I can tell you is that should you have a boat, this would be a good place to keep it. Whether that boat is a nice sized fishing vessel or a large live aboard yacht, you can find it all here. The slips will fit vessels that are 30', 40' or 50'. You can also get into the Tchefuncte River and Lake Pontchartrain if you decide to leave the comfort of the marina. If you are in the market for a boat, or just like to dream about one day owning one, there are always several nice examples for sale here. My favorites were the late 70s live aboard Chris Craft or the waterfront condo with a slip that were both for sale. If you can get past the security, this is a great place to live or visit.

Disclaimer: I am reviewing this as a guest in my girlfriend's parent's home. Now that my girlfriend…read moreis on the Northshore I'm anticipating making trips to the Northshore. I arrived on New Year's Eve to celebrate with a bunch of girlfriends at the house and then later on at the Chimes. The security gentleman was courteous and remember to give them your name, the name of the people you are visiting, and their address. It is a gated community and when we arrived later that evening we had to enter through the main Beau Chene entrance which is also gated. So prepare to give the same information. It is a beautiful neighborhood but be careful and drive slowly because it is windy roads and at night there was a dog that ran in front of my car. Fortunately I was going super slow and waited until he moved on. The houses are well lit but the streets themselves don't have street lights so again, proceed slowly. My girlfriend's parents built their dream home here and their gorgeous home overlooks the marina with numerous boats. Like any gated community it appears that people maintain their property well. There was a friendly vibe and my friend's personal trainer lived a few doors down. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy the front porch, back deck, and the marina!

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Tchefuncte River Charters

6.3 mi

Had the best time on Tchefuncte River Charters! Captain Rob took us to all the amazing spots, saw…read moresome swamp gators and enjoyed and awesome afternoon on the river! Highly recommend booking him for your next cruise!!!!

Have had many excursions with TRC. So much fun and Captain Rob is GREAT at what he does!! You will…read morehave the BEST time so don't miss out!!

Madisonville Sunset

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Nunmaker Yachts

This place is just a joke . I've been there several times to get Volvo penta parts for my crownline…read more. The office is completely empty . I've literally stood there for 20 mins with no one in sight. They will not answer calls . Who's running this place ?? Sad they have a great location and it just can't be ran right ! Horrible

A mishap left my Duffy electric Yacht up against the guard rail on I 12 in Baton Rouge. The hull…read morehas two medium holes and in need of repairs. Let's see how Nunmaker carb repair a hull. Stayed tuned !

Rent a pontoon boat for the day from Nunmaker Yachts

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A hole appeared in the hull about 4"

Freedom Boat Club

2.5

6.7 mi

The club is a great value. No hassling with dock fees, insurance, or maintenance. The fleet is…read morewell-kept and up to date. The dock crew and couldn't be nicer and they know the lake and river well. Except for trying to book on short notice, we have been able to get a boat when we wanted. Even then it often works out. With a few extra boats, I would easily bump this up to five stars.

I was a member for years. It cost me 5K to join and 250 per month in membership dues. On several…read moreoccasions they did not have a boat when I needed one. One time I reserved a boat a month in advance and on the day of the event they told me the boat was our for service. Another member scheduled the other available boat the day before and they cancelled me, not them. It is poorly managed and the management team is rude. I wasted so much money. Avoid it. It's not worth the headache.

Gator Powersports & Marine

3.2

(9 reviews)

0.9 mi

Was very happy with attention and professionalism…read more They even detailed the bike I couldn't get other two can am certified dealers to answer the phone Emailed other two and never ever got a response Highly recommend this place

We brought our Seadoo in for the yearly service and they had it back to us running perfect in less…read morethan a week. Great dealership!

Evans Outboards & Repairs

4.0 mi

Chuck is great. Brought him an old boat that I recently bought with a 70 hp Evinrude that would not…read morestart. He had it going within a couple of days. Engine ran perfectly when I took it out for a sea trial.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Outboard Motors-Repairing…read more- Boat Maintenance & Repair - Outboard Motors - Boat Equipment & Supplies

Louisiana River Adventures

4.2

(33 reviews)

22.5 mi

Awesome day trip! We did the 4 hour float via river tube and it was only $25. Free parking, they…read moredrop you off and pick you up, cooler tubes for $5, life vests on request, dressing rooms & bathrooms on site. Very friendly, well-run company. I've never floated the Bogue Chitto but I did a river float in Hot Springs, Arkansas a few years back and this was way more relaxing and organized. Easy float that would be kid friendly (would probably do the two hour one though) since there's not too many obstacles/rapids and lots of beaches to stop at. Took me less than a 1.5 hours to get here from NOLA and took my friends about 1.5 to get here from BR.10/10 recommend this and I will definitely be back!

Beautiful and clean river tubing. The owners are very cool, always friendly, they check in on us as…read morewe are floating a few times and we always have the best time with them. I would recommend Louisiana River Adventures over any other tubing in the area. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

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Cool Zoo

3.8

(24 reviews)

31.3 mi

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.

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Life jackets

Grand Paradise Water Park

3.4

(8 reviews)

91.6 mi

Not a very friendly environment , and heard employee's being cussed out, who are also children.read more

We drove 3.5 hours to come to the park. We were not disappointed. Admission was super easy, checked…read moreinto our cabana (well worth the extra $ in the hot MS sun). Kids wasted no time getting on slides and adults did the same with the lazy river. No lines, nice clean atmosphere and water. The concession crew were rocking it out!! The young man who has worked there for 5 years or so had his team lined up. They were so polite. Lifeguards were on top of it, environment felt really safe. Kiddy area was just right. We had a blast, worth the drive!!

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Logan and friends

Crescent City Gymnastics

3.4

(5 reviews)

28.7 mi

My girls have been loving the class for the 3 -5 year olds. Just started, but the studio is clean…read moreand a nice size. It seems to be pretty organized so far and the teachers are able to give students 1:1 attention. Classes are an hour and they are not big classes. Not sure if this is the pandemic but the girls enjoy all the different activities from exercises to tumbling. Location is super accessible from the interstate as well.

LOVED the staff here. My daughter has been in ballet for years and wanted to try a gymnastics…read moreclass. The trial class times didn't work most of the times near our house, so we tried Crescent City while on vacation. Both of my kids went into the Pre-K class (3 & 5). My son confidentially marched in and was balling his eyes out in about 45 seconds lol. The coach was very comforting and tried to re-focus him several times. He would respond, but the tears wouldn't stop. The coaches continued to be alert to all of the children and they followed along to a routine where everyone waited in line and had a turn. I was impressed how engaging the staff was with the kids (especially because most of them are young). The gym seems organized and it was clean.

Photo Cred: Whitney F @cookingwithalligatorpear

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Photo Credit: Whitney F, Cooking with Alligator Pear

Franco's Health Club & Spa

3.4

(24 reviews)

5.4 mi

Beautiful superior gym, this place is stellar and epic. It is just huge! The gym is spectacular and…read morebeautiful and I'm thrilled to make the membership today on the promo! The pool is warmer than PAC genesis (as well as both of Franco's pools work) The showers are exquisite with privacy curtains and shampoo and conditioner is provided by the club . Pelican athletic aka genesis only gives foaming antibiotic BS for the members in their showers too so FRANCOS trumping them on multiple levels and it's cheaper here for the year contract also! I love this place so much and I can't wait to be back tomorrow and see what in the gift shop and go for another workout! Thank you so much Amy Gatti and all the other wonderful women who greeted me and even gave me a beautiful purple colored FRANCOS tee shirt. I'm just beyond excited and so grateful to be welcomed at my new club !!!!!

I'd like to make it clear that I've been going to Franco's on and off literally since the day it…read moreopened in the 1980s. I even worked there in college and this is a first-hand review of my experience and my feelings about how the club handles the safety of its' older members, two of whom are my parents. The fact that Franco's got my original review taken down instead of absorbing the feedback and addressing safety concerns shows they care more about their reputation than safety. I stand by my original review... I'd like to reiterate, please enter at your own risk. There are trainers and employees who are not vaxxed and working closely indoors with members in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who could be at risk because of the selfishness and irresponsibility of Franco's, it's staff, and policies. Is there a vaccine mandate in Mandeville? No. Can businesses implement one? Yes. In my opinion, to hide behind the, "no mandate" defense is lazy and puts profits before safety. We were incredibly disappointed and horrified to learn one of the trainers who works with my elderly members including my dad, had Covid and was unvaxxed. How many days do you think this trainer showed up to work as a carrier before testing positive? It's unclear and scary to think about. Of course getting Covid isn't anyone's fault... But to knowingly and willingly go to work in an indoor environment with people who are elderly and choose not to be vaccinated, all with permission of your employer, is dangerous. I don't think it's unfair or unkind to warn people of a potentially unsafe and dangerous environment. I'd like to offer a suggestion - if you are not going to require vaccinations of your staff, I'd recommend only having those trainers who are vaccinated, teach/train members 60+.

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Canoe & Trail Adventures

4.0

First I actually met my best friend out on this river. Second some of the staff is friendly and…read moresome don't know anything about kayaking. Like this kids 16 or 17 not sure, just didn't want to talk about their services or anything ( Rather watch TikTok ) I was waiting on my friend that was a hour late and to be fair he did pushed my time back so I didn't use it up. But that doesn't matter much because I wanted to be ready in the kayak and cruise around waiting on my friend so the kid pushed me out only for me to instantly tip over without the kid trying to counter the situation and put me back up right ( Nope he just let me flip over and just stood there didn't care about helping out of the water. ) I have launched from this place 3 times and 1 of them was a wreck. If you have your own boat you can go further back to the park that has a kayak launch. I do got to say the 2 times before they're nice and did let me try everything there. That made purchasing kayaks much easier knowing what fits my kayak style. With the 2 to 5 hour timeline and almost $40+ per time you go out it's better to buy your own and launch at the park. Plus you're not forced to wear a life jacket in 2 feet of water. If you drown in this river, you can add that to "Dumb ways to Die."

Kokomo Kayak Tours and Adventures

We found Kokomo on Groupon and booked one day in advance. We had a party of three and got Deb the…read moreamazing guide all to ourselves. We had an absolute blast! It was a nice mellow speed, Deb shared some cool knowledge, and helped us bask in the beauty. You can really tell she loves this place and it feels special to share it with her for the day! We highly recommend!

Wow! If you go kayaking with Kokomo Kayak Tours you will not be disappointed. The tour guide was…read moretop notch and down to earth. There are snacks provided as well history of the waterways. A great time!

Cypress Cove Boating Center

4.0

Well my rental house on the dock near the boating center so I'll count it as this. The fishing was…read moregreat and the experience was great but I just didn't like the racism in the neighborhood. Me and my family would be sitting on the dock and a white Family on their big boat just would look at us like they never seen a black person. Right down the road we saw a Confederate States flag above the American Flag near the lake. Being Louisiana is great but the racism is the only factor that doesn't give it that 5 star is deserves.

Bayou Haystackers Paddling Club

Great paddle group. Organized paddles and lots of participation. Looking forward to the next trip.read more

Employees were kind and helpful. Very responsive to request to be picked up after weather got scary!read more

Tchefuncte River

Fantastic dinning experience from beginning to end.... high…read morequality cuisine, exciting menu/drinks, beautiful atmosphere and excellent service! Tchefuncte's checks all the boxes.

Paintball Command

4.6

(11 reviews)

Great owners.... Great Field.... Great people ...... would defiantly recommend this place for…read morekids....

Fantastic birthday party for 8 kids (9 and under) plus 4 adults…read more.. The staff was fantastic. The "beginner" equipment worked flawlessly. WE WILL BE BACK AGAIN!!!!

Heartland Ranch & Rescue

Had a great experience! Loved the owner and the horses. The owner/trainer is very knowledgeable…read moreand willing to share what she knows. Watched a few lessons and a birthday party. The kids seemed to be enjoying themselves. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a different non commercial experience.

Captain Joe's Angling Adventures

I strongly recommend captain Joes for a great fishing experience. We caught some nice fish…read more Captain Joe and his crew were very enjoyable and knowledgeable. We saw beautiful scenery much different from Rhode Island. It's worth the $.

Captain Joe and Mike did an amazing job showing my family and I the area and teaching us a thing or…read moretwo on how to fish! They handled everything from re baiting our lines and to filleting our fish at the end of the day. A great experience.

L Wolfshohl Horse Training Center

4.5

(10 reviews)

This is a really great place. The horses are rescued and the money that you pay goes towards caring…read morefor them.. They don't give you much time to learn how to "steer" a horse but you really don't need it. These horses know what they're doing and where they're going. Some horses are even like robots and walk themselves, so less to be nervous about haha. KUDOS to our trail guide, who was riding her horse while turned around talking to all of 4 of us while holding her young son in her arms! She made it look as easy as blinking your eyes. BEWARE: there is a GUARD GOOSE that will ATTACK! Did y'all know geese have teeth? I didn't either but I sure do now...

Yeap 5 stars! I was…read moreso excited for this!! My 2nd time riding a horse. It's a long ride from the city but totally worth it. We also saw geese, roosters and couple of other animals. Geese are very territorial, one chased us lol. Found a groupon for 6, which helped a lot. I called ahead of time to make reservations, Lionel was very helpful. We had to make last minute change to our reservation and he did an awesome job finding us another time. It's a family business, all the horses they train were rescued. One of the horses ran races and won. I loved hear kind tenet stories through our amazing trainer Melissa. The ride takes about an hour, the rain made the trail extra muddy which was a good surprise. I am sure the horses liked it mote than us. Our shoes got really muddy by the end lol. Don't forget to tip your trainers! They work really hard to take care of the horses and make the trail ride fun. Highly recommended, I'll definitely return.

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