Blake and the crew were so accommodating. This is a great spot to rent. Best and latest gear that…read moreis well kept, Easy water access, sheltered harbor and a bunch of fun. Great Work Gig Harbor Fly Shop / Gig Harbor Watersports!

My daughter and I were there looking at an inflatable kayak to purchase. My daughter had every…read moreintention of purchasing one they had but the one man working stood outside talking with someone who was sitting in his car the entire time. He never once asked if we had questions or needed help with anything. While looking at the kayak she wanted another couple walked in and needed help to which he pretty much blew them off. Needless to say my daughter hopped online and purchased a 1500$ kayak online because the one person working didn't acknowledge her or anyone else browsing the store what so ever. He clearly wasn't motivated to make a sale because we both would have gotten one.

Hands down five star service! My husband took me to Vashon island for our anniversary. I am not…read morean athlete so an electric bike was awesome! The water is beautiful and the locals were all very wonderful. It was like going back in time. Erin loves what she does and it shows. I highly recommend her adventures! We rode the ferry over and she picked us up and our adventure began! Great little get away!

Went on the moonlight kayak tour last night and it was great! The tour guides were friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable about the island. As an added treat we saw jellyfish and paddled to area where we saw bio-luminescense.

Was really great talking to the owner and the girl working. Really fun people to talk to + seeing…read morethe egg yolk jellies made the cruise so worth it.

I did the paddle board class today with Doug and it was my first time to try SUP. IT WAS THE BEST…read moreTHING EVER! Doug was a great teacher, he was very patient and knowledgeable and we went at a good pace for me to get started. I even stood up a couple of times! I've definitely found a new hobby! If you want to get started paddle boarding, need a class, or just want to rent some equipment, see Big Bus!

Fantastic sturgeon trip with Mark Youngblood Sportfishing. Mark was terrific. He put us on the fish…read moreand ensured we maximized our time fishing. Boat was ready to go as communicated and we hit three locations, all with large sturgeon. Gear was in great condition, all the same rods and reels. Always baited with fresh bait and in the water as soon as possible. My 10 Y/O son was ecstatic to haul in a large sturgeon and Mark was great with him as well. Definitely coming back to Mark for Halibut, Tuna, Salmon, Bottomfish and more Sturgeon!

Captain Frank and First Mate Karen are, most importantly, highly qualified and capable crew. I…read morereceived a warm welcome when I came aboard & they were engaging in conversation & happy to answer my questions. I observed that Hobbes is kept in excellent working order & equipped with the most up-to-date electronics. The upper deck and galley are sparkling clean. Our meal spread was delicious: thank you Karen! The winds were blowing and we enjoyed a nice sail in the Tacoma Narrows. It was a relaxing yet exhilarating experience---I highly recommend sailing with these wonderful folks.

What an amazing day. Our host made us feel welcome.... like part of the family ...from the…read morebeginning. Don't need to worry about doing something wrong as they give very clear instructions. Everything went perfect because the hosts are so organized and thorough in their communications. We did the all day sail including a very tasty lunch about which the host consulted with me in advance. You don't need to bring a thing but your personal items as they have beverages, wraps if it gets chilly or anything you might need. Four of the six of us are 80+ and we were able to manage fine maneuvering on, off and around the boat including using the "head". Each experience depends on the tides, wind, currents, weather and other boat traffic, which makes each day unique and they explain about how these relate to the sea life you see and your itinerary. Because we had a beautiful sunny day Mt Rainier was present during much of the cruise giving us spectacular photo ops. I can't recommend Hobbes sailing highly enough....

5 stars!! Thank you Pacific Parasail for a wonderful activity on a sunny summer weekend! I got a…read morebirthday gift for my SO to go on a 2 people 1,000 ft high parasail trip in the Puget Sound (we did it in Tacoma, but they also have another branch in Kirkland as well) and we couldn't be happier with this gift choice! We were super lucky as the day we went it was super sunny, allowing us to see a super clear view of Mt. Rainier from up and above! :)))) Out from the get go, Pacific Parasail was super responsive to our inquiry and booking. They were very accommodating to our requested day/time (because we called to book before the summer, they even offered the option of coming in early on before the season was supposed to open, since they happened to open early this year, too). When the weather turned bad (e.g. not their fault!), they called well ahead of time that the weather wouldn't be conducive to the activity and offered to reschedule. On the day of the activity, we also received confirmation text on details about time/place to meet and what to wear, too. The staff (both on the boat and at check in) were super polite and nice (despite the fact that we used Groupon deal as well). The trip itself takes about an hour. You get on a jet boat with 6-8 people and go out in the water for about an hour...then take turn to go on parasail for 10-15 min long...super awesome! As a bonus, our The gentlemen on our boat provided clear instruction on what we needed to know/do. We felt super safe (mind you, I have quite some fear of height)..and really enjoyed our unique activity --parasailing for the first time! If you had a chance, definitely check this activity out. Great for a date (with someone you know quite a bit), activities with your family (kids are fine, too!) or just something adventurous/scenic to enjoy the nature/view of PNW! Also, book ahead of time! They seem to get busy, especially in the summer when the weather is nice out there!

What an amazing experience!! First time parasail'er, loved Cory and Joel's coaching and…read moreknowledge!!! Would do it again in a minute!!!

I've been to Point Defiance Marina quite a few times and especially when we were new to the area…read more Steve and I walked all the way from Owen Beach to the marina a number of times and always enjoyed the walk and view. You can see Vashon Island and it's ferry, Mount Rainier on some days and even some aquatic life in Puget Sound like jellyfish and seals. Some time passed where we finally went into the boathouse and even though we don't own a boat (and don't intend to) or are into fishing we still found lots of merchandise that we found and Steve even bought a t-shirt so there is a wide variety of merchandise to check out. There is a restaurant tucked down here we should check out sometime, an Anthony's restaurant that we will perhaps go to sometime also.

This is a lovely area to spend the afternoon in! The…read moreBoathouse is where you can go for your supply run. They have a variety of fishing equipment, snacks, sandwiches, and really cute clothing/décor. The marina itself has several activities to do. They offer boat and kayak rentals - the boats come from the Boathouse store and the kayaks come from wayyy down on Owen beach. For those that like to fish there is an area off the pier that allows you to do so and there's a fish cleaning station nearby. If you have a boat there are drive up and hand launch areas to get you in the water and moorage is available with gas and pumpout on site. From a walking stand point: great place to see sea life, close to the ferry, and an all around lovely place to get some fresh air!

We enjoyed this little beach area a lot on our day trip out on the peninsula from Tacoma. They had…read more A water spigot and toilets (non-flushable). There were a bunch of tiny crabs all in the rocks, herons on the dock, and jellyfish in the water. It was pretty clean with a boat launch and again, it was puppy approved.

Stopped in while taking a drive along the Key Peninsula Highway. There is a day use fee of $10 or a…read morevalid Discovery Pass. We were just passing through and wanted to take our pups out to potty, so we parked in the 15-minute/no fee required parking area. That also gave us enough time to walk down on the dock and take in the gorgeous view! Staff was friendly. They really do a nice job of keeping the park clean. There are quite a few picnic tables available, and there's a family picnic area with a BBQ. There are a few life jackets available for use down by the dock as well. We didn't use the restrooms, but they were open and available. We enjoyed our short visit here. Would recommend.