Captain John is amazing and you'll have the best time out on his airboat tour! He assured us that…read morewe would see a lot of alligators and we certainly did.... More than 40!!! You will not get wet at all. No one will get seasick. It's definitely fun to do with a group! Fun facts and fun photos. Definitely go.

My wife and I had an amazing adventure and experience! Captain John was a wonderful host. He was…read moreextremely knowledgeable about all of the flora and fauna found in the Blue Cyprus Conservation Area. The booking process for the tour was super easy thru their website. It's definitely a must-see when visiting the Treasure Coast. Thank you, Captain John and Marsh Beast Airboat tours.

What a cool way to see some of the beautiful waterways around ft Pierce. The guides were…read moreinformative and made sure your comfort and safety were their number one priority. Will be doing this again in the future.

We did the Indian River Lagoon kayak tour with Ronda...WOW!!! It was one of the most amazing…read moreexperiences of my life...no exaggerating. We saw so much wildlife up close, and learned all about it from our very knowledgable guide, Ronda. This tour guide is HIGHLY recommended. I can't wait to do it again.

My family and I loved this eco-river cruise on the St. Lucie River!…read more It was such a beautiful 90 minute experience on a lovely and cool December day. We saw 9 alligators, 26 birds, 7? turtles, and even an iguana on our river adventure. I highly recommend taking some time out of your day to go on this cruise. Florida locals and tourists will both enjoy this opportunity, and have a chance to learn about the history of the area and the local ecological life. Call ahead to secure your seat. The boat owners, Steph & Eddie, are fabulous tour guides and really take the time to ensure all passengers have an opportunity to see all the creatures on the tour. Even their kids gave a mini report on how many creatures we saw :) Thank you for making our Florida trip so memorable! 5 stars!

We loved all the information that we got on the cruise and we saw plenty of alligators, birds and…read moreturtles. They also pointed out trees and plants so we knew what we were looking at.

A+ Excellent business and customer service from Scott at Shark Bait Rentals…read more Came home for the holiday weekend and last minute had the urge to get some paddle boards to head out and take advantage of the clear waters just off the coast to the boiler shipwreck near Waldo's. Scott, even though short handed without hesitation, had two paddle boards, vests, and paddles available within an hour of the phone call. Very pleasant to speak with over the phone and easily coordinated all aspects of the rental process. Will definitely be using Shark Bait again for any rental needs beach side and will recommend to all family, friends, and visitors.

I've had good experiences with Sharkbait so this isn't what I wanted to do but…read more.. I've rented from them before and it went great. I've rented from them and not been able to make it to the beach and I was still charged in full. I didn't like it but didn't make a deal of it. For April 11 2023 I rented a fly and 3 chairs ($67). The weather wasn't great but I had company in town so we went to the beach. Sharkbait was a no-show. We walked to the Costa de Esta and explained the situation and they gave us three beach chairs for nothing. Very nice. When I got home I wrote to SB asking for my refund. No answer. I wrote again. No response. And then again. No response. I did tell him that if I didn't hear from him I would write this review for every social media site and then go to the BBB. So here I am. I hate so much to do this - I understand keeping my money when I can't be there but to keep my money when they aren't there? That is dishonest.

We came here while visiting the area and really enjoyed the learning center!…read more We only stayed for a few hours but there was definitely a lot more to see and do here. We got to see a lot of fish and native Florida wildlife! There were a lot of walking trails, kayak/canoe launches, and tons of information posted around about native Florida habitats! There was also a play area for kids as well. We spent a lot of the time in the aquarium room (and yes it's a room not a super huge space) since it was air conditioned and our daughter really enjoys seeing the fish. They have a touch tank that's open for a few hours throughout the day, but we noticed that if the tank isn't open, there was no staff in the space. The facilities seemed a bit older but overall well maintained. There were summer camps going on while we were there, and felt like they sort of overtook some of the spaces we were in from time to time. Not a super huge deal as we were able to go explore other parts but it did feel somewhat chaotic as a large group of 8 year olds ran into the area. You do have to pay admission, there is a pass available as well if you plan to visit more than once. Parking was not plentiful so be mindful when planing, to come early or during a more "off" time. Overall this was a neat place to go to if you enjoy learning about Florida wildlife and nature.

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.

I have been paddle boarding several times with Katie and each time has been so much fun. My…read morefavorite time was the first time we went out and a manatee swam right past our boards. Katie is very knowledgeable about the area and likes to share information about the local wildlife and landscape. I can't wait to go out again.

Vitolo Family Preserve North is a 64 acre wetland Preserve. It's basically a strip of land between…read morethe Indian River Lagoon and a mangrove estuary. There is no dedicated parking lot. You enter the preserve by driving down a dirt road and you park on the side of the road. The first thing I noticed was the gorgeous view of the water. The next thing I noticed was that I was covered in mosquitoes. Definitely bring bug spray. I saw two structures on my visit, a small observation tower providing a stunning view of the Indian River Lagoon and a fishing pier that extended out over the lagoon. There are no restrooms or drinking water so plan your visit accordingly.

Pepper Beach Park is a nice beachside park in Port St Lucie county. It is next to the Navy Seal…read moremuseum which is certainly worth a visit as well. You'll find lots of parking here. The times SCW and I have been through here it's never been full. You'll also find restrooms, a kids playground, tennis courts and a baseball field. Of course the expected beach access as well. They have outdoor showers as well. Pepper Beach Park is a great Park along the A1A.

This is a 54 acre beach front park in Ft. Pierce. This park is named after long term democratic…read moreFlorida senator Claude Pepper who passed away in 1989. Pepper Park is located directly behind the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. The Fort Pierce Amphibious Training Base opened here on Jan. 26, 1943 to train soldiers for WWII. This base trained the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Obstacles like the ones the Germans were placing to stop the Allied Forces during the war were put in the water off the shore of Ft. Pierce so boat drivers could practice eluding them and teams could practice blowing them up. At Omaha Beach one Fort Pierce based unit lost 33 men but were able to destroy 5 of the obstacles. More than 140,000 military personnel trained in St. Lucie County from 1943 to 1945, when at the time there were only 20,000 area residents. The objects remained in the water long after people started using the beach for recreation. Unfortunately some people were injured and in 1991 the government did a national cleanup of former military bases during which time the objects were removed and some were given to the SEAL Museum. This park is popular with snorkelers and divers because are several shallow nearshore reefs located less than 100 yards off the beach. Pepper park also the site of state's first underwater archaeological preserve, the Urca de Lima, which is located in about 20 feet of water. The shipwreck was discovered in 1928 by William J. Beach off of the coast of Ft. Pierce. Attempts to salvage the cargo yielded little except for one silver bar and cannons since the Spanish recovered most of the ships cargo in 1715. In 1985 and 1987 the wreck was mapped and in 1987 Florida's first archaeological underwater preserve opened. In 2001 the wreck was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Urca de Lima is featured in the Starz show Black Sails which was devised as a prequel to Treasure Island. Captain Flint buried the gold from the Urca de Lima on Treasure Island. Other park amenities include lifeguards on the beach, fishing, picnic pavilions with tables, grills, restrooms, and a playground shaped like a ship. There is so much history here and so much to enjoy and they don't even charge for parking. There is even overflow parking across the street. This is a great alternative if you don't want to pay the $6 entrance fee at the nearby Fort Pierce Inlet State Park.