I have been a loyal repeat customer, but this experience was the last straw. Minutes after leaving…read morethe dock, a storm came in and lightning started to strike the water near us. Instead of pulling us to safety, the staff told us not to return and to stay out in the storm. When we finally came back after 30 minutes, they refused any refund, not even for unused fishing gear. Safety and compassion were completely absent. Do not risk your well being or your money with this business. Their reputation looks good on sunny days, but when conditions turned dangerous, they abandoned responsibility. Never again.

The day we had walked was very windy and chili. They explained to us how it would feel way worse…read moreout in the open water. They told us if we wanted to we could reschedule, which I was so thankful that they were honest about that rather than just making money and taking us out and the choppy water Went back the next day and it was a gorgeous day. They were very kind, Professional and helpful. The four people we spoke to and don't with or all excellent. I highly recommend them!!

We had an amazing time renting a pontoon boat for our group of 7 here! We decided to take a boat…read moreout to explore OC for the first time on Saturday and we're so glad we went with Bayside Boat Rentals! Check in was super easy and they gave our driver a 10 minute tutorial on how to operate the boat. Even though our driver has a boating license, they will issue you a temporary license and give you all you need to know to be safe out on the water! I was especially impressed because due to an incident with another group, we started our rental 15 minutes late, and they let us keep the boat for 15 min past our reservation to make up for time lost! For a 6 hour rental (1:30-7:30 PM), the cost was about $507. So split between 7 people, it only cost about $72. So worth it for 6 hours of free exploration time! They told us about a popular sand bar on the map that we checked out first and it was boat city! So many people out enjoying the redneck yacht club--so fun! After, we docked at Fish Tales for lunch. Then we had about 2 hours left, so we went swimming bayside (before getting stung by jellyfish...) and then rounded out the day docking at Seacrets. The pontoons comfortably fit 7 people, and would easily fit 1-3 more! We also had a giant Yeti cooler that fit with plenty of room to spare on the floor. They also come with pretty loud built-in speakers that connect to the radio and Bluetooth so you can DJ from a phone! You can also drop the back ladder for easy access if you decide to go swimming. Overall, the pontoon rental was a highlight of our weekend and we would love to do it again next time! Thanks Bayside Boat Rentals for an awesome first experience.

My son and I rented a couple of jet skis. Very good experience and friendly, helpful staff…read more Thanks very much and thanks in particular to Jackson who guided us out to the designated area.

So fun Great group. Definitely would use again. My first…read moretime and I w as completely at ease. Captain Mike and Bailey were awesome .

The jet skis were nice and the staff was really nice. We just went out in large groups and they…read morejust gave us a small area to ride in. You had to constantly look out for other riders and the area was so small it just got boring. We actually just stopped and started talking. I wouldn't go back just because we got tired of just riding in the same square. I would look for a place we're they give you more room to have fun.

Great start to finish. Good instruction. The skis were fast. Very well organized…read more Bring water shoes to walk to get on the skis. Lots of horseshoe crabs hanging out in cove.

So much fun for a reasonable price. They start you off with instructions, and then they take you…read moreout to the area where you can "drive" around! You can switch drivers once you get on the water. If you want to drive the jet ski, you need to fill out a little quiz, but it's open book and all of the answers are in front of you. If you're lucky, you'll also see the wild ponies at Assateague Island. The guides were very responsive and professional. It's my first time jet skiing and I accidentally fell off twice, but I was never scared because I felt so safe. The guide knew right away that I fell off. He made sure I was okay and waited until I got back onto my jet ski.

Oh it was amazing! Me and my husband had a blast! The instructors was amazing and so informative…read moreand polite.

We did a 2 hour pontoon rental. Jayden and team were extremely easy to work with. They were clear…read morewith their instructions and answers to our questions before we departed. Our boat experienced a minor issues an hour into our rental. Jayden came right out to help us and the business made everything right when we arrived back to check out. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for fun out in the bay.

Really easy! I called 30 minutes before to check if they were busy. I was advised to come earlier…read morerather than later, since the winds were forecasted to pick up in the afternoon. They also described where to park when we got there. The guys were super friendly and got us all set up very quickly. I rented a stand up paddle board, and my husband rented a kayak. We were able to leave our things with them while we went out on the water. The water itself was really peaceful and relaxing. My standup paddle board rental only cost $20 for the hour, which I thought was totally reasonable. FYI, if you need to change, you can use the bathroom in the Princess Bayside. It wasn't the nicest of bathrooms, but at least it was something.

First time paddle boarding for both my better half & I. Def a fun experience. Bit of a workout too…read morewhich I'm always down for. I could tell my hip stabilizers & quads had been utilized (from all the balancing) later in the day haha. Reasonable pricing for an hour. For 2 ppl came to like $43. Be prepared to go for an hour cuz they don't have shorter time increments. Or just buy an hr and come back to shore when you're over it. Honestly; you'll need the hour just to acclimate to maneuvering the board. The place also offers glow in the dark paddle boarding! Looks cool but I'd be weary of any sea creatures in the bay at night. I've been watching way too much shark week/fest on Nat Geo lately lol. Only downfall in my opinion is that not all the instructors are made equal. Saw an older man & younger guy teach a couple groups before us and both were very thorough with their paddle board tutorials. This girl that I thought was just another paid customer approached us out of nowhere like "you ready?!"... oh ok no intro. She was quick with her instructions and def got us into the water fast. Seemed like she was ready to clock TF out for the day before she even started. I had fun for my 1st paddle board experience. I didn't fall. Success!I just would've been even better without this girl instructor's negative vibe. Issa whole mood that I wasn't feelin' at all. But she

Rented a pontoon for 4 hours. Unfortunately, we were told at check-in that our reservation would be…read moredelayed by an hour, but we weren't notified in advance--no call or message. This delay meant we were still out on the water around 8pm and asked to return early since boats aren't allowed out after dark. The staff was friendly and did their best to make it right, but overall, the experience felt disorganized--they didn't seem to know how long we had rented the boat for. I appreciated that they tried to compensate, but better communication and organization would have helped. This may have been due to the holiday, but it's something to keep in mind.

Paradise Watersports should be ashamed…read more Our visit was one of the worst experiences we've ever had. This place is not just poorly managed -- it's openly racist and aggressive. Tobias, in particular, treated our family with blatant discrimination and disrespect. What's worse -- Tobias came up to me without permission, put his hands on me, and snatched the key from my chest. Completely unprofessional, invasive, and unacceptable behavior. No one has the right to put their hands on a customer without consent. When we brought this serious issue to the manager, Derek, he refused to listen. He didn't ask for details, didn't show any concern -- instead, he dismissed us immediately and made it clear he wasn't interested in holding anyone accountable. Meanwhile, other families were treated with full leniency and respect -- we were the only ones singled out and harassed. Sarah, Derek, Tobias, and Alec showed a complete lack of professionalism and basic human decency. This wasn't just bad service -- it was racism and physical disrespect. Disgusting behavior. Do not waste your time, money, or dignity at Paradise Watersports. No customer should be subjected to this kind of treatment. Companies like this do not deserve to stay in business. (Posting a picture of Tobias so others know exactly who to avoid.)

We had a great time on the water! Our guide knew his business and kept things safe & fun. We've…read moreused them before & we'll use them again. A friendly group and a great time! Thanks.

Love jetskiing everytime I'm in OC! Pretty solid place to rent jetskiis. Friendly staff and they…read moretake care of you once you're out there. Depth of the water is no more than 4 feet which is reassuring if you're not a great swimmer. Just remember you do have to take a quiz to jetski but luckily it's open book and the answers are in front of you. Will return next time I'm back!

1000000% yes I recommend this place…read more Wow. We had soon much fun. We did parasailing and jet skis. We took our 6 year old and 11 year old and boy are they adrenaline junkies. They were so easy to book with and made it very entertaining. Note: If you book the jetski, don't forget your driver's license when you show up for your time.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE THEY DONT CARE ABOUT YOUR SAFETY. ITS DANGEROUS!!!!…read more I went with my friends to rent some jet skis first mistake the girl in the front said we needed to take a test for who ever is gonna drive she rushed us and just gave us the answers. fast forward to when we were on the jet ski a boat came and hit us causing us to fly off the jet ski and I got hurt. The tour guide was no where to be found and when he finally came to help us after 10 minutes of the accident he was on the phone the entire time I needed help. When we got back to the doc the owner of the company came up to me and the group i was in screaming at us that it was our fault didn't ask if i was ok or if i was in any critical condition. I was crying and he was still screaming in our face saying we need to pay 10,000 dollars for his jet ski.

took an after dinner cruise which is a discounted rate if you dine at the angler restaurant... win…read morewin with bogo drinks 3-6 ... nice way to end a busy beach day

Absolutely amazing! I sent my 2 sons who are 16!! They had a blast! The crew was so helpful and…read morekept checking on my boys! Captain Chris was so nice and kind! The 2 Mates Philomena and Steve were great and kept making sure the boys were ok and kept helping them as needed! They will definitely go again!!!!! Such a great experience for them!!!