Did the paddle boats at the Tidal Basin and it was such a fun little moment…read more Super chill, easy to do, and the views are beautiful--especially with the cherry blossoms out. It's one of those simple activities that just makes the day feel special. Perfect if you're out walking around DC and want to switch it up for a bit. I'd definitely do it again.

Such a great experience. Did this on a Friday early afternoon and it was slow. I believe we were…read morethe first one to go out that day. With that being said it was a fast process from signing waivers and getting on the boat. Staff was friendly and had positive attitudes. Looking forward to doing this again!

Came here to get in our own kayaks and it was $10 anyway despite the limited parking situation,…read morecash only. Got lucky with that. The bathroom situation was atrocious, this place is a busy marina you would assume whomever is paid to work there would maintain that. Decent launch area though just would more likely leave from a different spot next time

At $15 a trailer just to ramp out you would think they could clean up…read moreThe area and maintain the area. This place is falling apart. The only reason we come here is because it's close enough to the apartment.

Reviewing the tour of Mallows Bay, I would note that this is offered under the county government's…read morewebsite, that tours are in very finite numbers and tend to fill up well in advance. Obviously, if you have a boat and can get it to this remote location, you don't need the tour. But for me, I've had it on my to-do list for a long time, I traveled a long way to get to the tour, and it was worth it. There was a presentation before getting on the boats, which I thought was detailed and well-handled. The presence of a fleet of shipwrecks requires some explanation. Getting into the water didn't take all that long. The amount of time on the water was as long as or slightly longer than what we booked, and this gave enough time to pretty thoroughly round the bay. The tide was quite high when I visited so the wrecks were mostly underwater, but there were still plenty of sights to be seen. Having seen them from land and memorialized them in photographs, the experience from water is much better. And of course, the shipwrecks now are simply a place for wildlife to live, and the visit an excuse to get out on a part of the river where it turns estuarine. This trip is not a huge distance from DC, but it is a world away.

Four of us went out on the Mallows Bay Ghost Ships tour and had an amazing time! We lucked out with…read morepractically perfect weather and a beautiful sunset as we finished our paddle, which surely helped matters, but our guides were also well-prepared, knowledgeably, and had all the equipment we needed. The location is just so cool and can't be beat; it was an unforgettable experience to see the half-sunken ships. I had been hesitant, due to the high price tag, but I think we all thought it was worth it in the end. If I had any suggestions, it would be to more prominently display on the website that all kayaks are tandem kayaks. Thankfully, we came with an even number of people, but I would have hate to have been surprisingly paired up with a stranger. It also would have been great if one of the instructors could have given us more kayaking tips. We could not stop veering to the side no matter what we did, and they didn't seem to have any advice for us.

Awesome festivities, creative lights on boats, and community engagement at its best! Amazing…read moremusics venues, Pendry Hotel tables nicely designed outdoors with a fire pit, and a Santa photo op. Various treats and freebies offered, great concert - live music. Talk about clubbing on the pier! This evening of Jack Daniels partnership on a pier at the wharf was a full on Techno, old school, pop dance party! They did not spare much...DJ sounds, free tastings of Jack Daniels apple whisky and Jack Daniels rum and coke lasted from 6-9pm. The Boat parade was demonstrated how great a community we have on the the wharf. Followed by fireworks, this 30 year celebration of the holiday boat parade could not have been a better welcoming of the holidays! Kudos to the wharf for putting on an amazing event!

My husband and I love boats and sailing (and one of the things that drew us to each other). So it…read morewas pretty humorous that we had consistently missed the Parade of Lights for the entirety of our relationship...but quite honestly, isn't that the way it seems to always go? Well, this year, we put it on our calendars well in advance, and made a point to head down for the Parade of Lights. So, first of all - if you haven't heard of it before, the Parade of Lights is on the Potomac...as in, it's a parade of *boats*. The parade starts off in Old Town Alexandria (down by the Torpedo Factory), and ends up on the DC Wharf on Water Street, where all the boats dock, and there is a big awesome after party. We opted to watch from Alexandria, as we weren't really in the mood to deal with drunken revelers (I know, so unusual for me!), and I think we were ultimately glad we did. Although the docks were crowded (seriously, get there early and stake a spot!), the view was perfect. The boats were all decked out in lights, each boat with a different theme (although there should be a drinking game...whenever a boat's theme is "Christmas", you do a shot. You'll be drunk 15 minutes into this thing). So the good: The event started right on time. The kick off was supposed to be at 5:30, and the first boat pulled into view at 5:35. Awesome. Some of the boats are decked out incredibly creatively It's not your usual parade There was a professional radio DJ (I didn't catch which one...Tommy something?) that provided the commentary and filled up the time when the boats lagged behind The not so good: The DJ that was providing the commentary ran out of material about 1/3 of the way through and he started to read off tweets...which I pretty much loathe (even though I'm a huge fan of twitter) Some of the boats really lagged, so there were periods where you would just stand there in the cold waiting for another boat to pull into view It is COLD. It's the beginning of December, on the water, at night. OMG. SO. COLD. All that being said, it's a quirky, off the wall little event, and I love the creativity that the captains put into their boats. Definitely fun and weird.

Endeavor Point is a Paradise! Everything about this place is…read moremagnificent, starting with the hostesses, Sophie and Beth. Communication with both was great from booking to leaving. Located by the Patuxent River with a breathtaking view, Endeavor Point, is a ridden gem with campground, private beaches you can swim, a huge fishing pier, and cottages for rentals. From the moment you step onto the grounds of this place you feel your entire body relaxing. It is an amazing experience! I rented a cottage (Mermaid Folly) for the weekend. The place was very well furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining room furniture, very comfortable beds with soft linens, clean baths with soft towels. In general, the place was very clean, well decorated, and very functional. What I loved the most about the cottage was the balcony with a fantastic view, sitting outside under the tree close to the water, and listening to the waves breaking by the river shore. I also loved my walks in the mornings and afternoons by the breezy beaches and pier watching people fishing, the sunrising, and the sunset. I strongly recommend Endeavor Point if you want to just relax on a visit during the day, if you like camping overnight, or staying in a very comfortable cottage over the weekend.

Sandy Run is a true delight…read more Yes I'm a New Yorker - but I review in the lower '48 if you get my drift! It's serene, peaceful and wooded. It's secluded: not much but a few dry dusty trails along the bendy Occoquan River and a hot, unshaded parking area. Across the river are streets named 'Mohican' and 'Aviary' and you could certainly place yourself in a James Fenimore Cooper novel here. If James Fenimore Cooper wrote in Virginia.. which he did NOT: he wrote only in NEW YORK. Although we were here on a day where there were no rowing races, it was well worth a visit for the meandering river, imagining the skull boats pressing around the corners, the wildlife, birds, the flair of the outdoors, calm and relaxing river bends and most of all the fresh air and nature. If you think you want to tailgate, bring some travel chairs as there's no place to sit.. Quiet oasis. Rebel review: 5

God help you if you go to watch a boat race. The lot at Sandy Run fills up at the crack of dawn, &…read morethen you have to drive miles away to a commuter lot & wait forever for a bus.... Add at least an extra hour to your planning.

This is the best marina on the river. It is private and quiet. The marina offers slips for sale…read moreand lease. I've been a slip owner since 2005 and I do not ever want to sale it. FYC is my home away from home. The condominium is well kept and very clean. There is plenty of space for outdoor gatherings with several built in grills and picnic tables. Since the pandemic, there are many new folks at the club and everyone I've met is very nice and helpful. This club is better than 5 stars.

I love it at FYC! I have been there since my first SeaRay in 2003. The facilities are very well…read moremaintained and clean. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else on the river or deal with the problems that the other marinas have.

My son and I went out on a four hour morning trip at Occoquan last week and had a great time. We…read morewent fishing for catfish and Captain Rich led us to a spot where we must have caught at least a dozen catfish. He also set my son up to hook a Gar (pictured) that he was super excited about. Rich was also super patient and accommodating. Answered all our questions and gave lots of tips to help us with fishing in the future. He books up well in advance so make sure to ask to be put on his waitlist if you can't get an advance trip!