Nice equipment, helpful staff members, affordable pricing. They sell little waterproof bags (and…read morebig drybags too) so that if you need to you can take electronics or clothing out on the boat with you. Souvenirs are park-specific which is nice. They were building a new restroom facility when we visited (Memorial Day 2017). There's also a picnic area with grills. There are classroom facilities too which can also be rented for meetings. The building has wifi. This building is separate from the other building with the cafe and store inside, which is closer to the beach. We will definitely rent another tandem kayak from here next time we camp at Anastasia State Park. The kayaking takes place over oyster beds so you CANNOT get out of the boat without injuring yourself. Beautiful views and we saw lots of wildlife, especially birds, crabs, and we think we saw a sea turtle quickly surface.

Omg I feel terrible I can't remember their names but wonderful young lady & gentleman who took us…read moreout on a tour on the wee sunrise hours of 05/25/2025. It was an incredible start to my birthday! They were so mannerly and awesome personality for getting there at 5:30am on a Sunday you'd never know it!! We had the perfect weather and tide conditions for kayaking! They were enjoyable and knowledgable. We each took out a single. They also have doubles and other equipment for rentals. Definitely worth it!! Clearly they know what they're doing. We couldn't thank them enough. Hoping we get to go out with them again sometime soon!! We have so many amazing pictures I'll only be able to share a few.

Good equipment, friendly and helpful staff, located on Anastasia Island near St. Augistine. . Not…read moretoo busy so that you can enjoy a good workout.

Give credit where credit is due: The YMCA opened the pool and it appears to be in service this…read moresummer. Progress! But frankly I can't figure out why they need 2 to 3 lifeguards for a pool the size of a tennis court? Seems like it would cost a fortune and they look, at a minimum, to be very bored. Since all members sign all their rights away when becoming a member, why not just add a condition to cover the swimming at your own risk part? Minors need parents present, etc but the rest of us are totally capable of handling it on our own and making the place more affordable for all!

Love island prep I've had a great experience they're on top of things and very professional..I feel…read moresafe leaving my son here under their care

I implore you to choose a different school. My experience here has been the literal worst. Office…read morestaff and teachers were just not friendly. MS. J... ALWAYS blatantly displayed favoritism of children. I was utterly sickened. Every day after school my child would tell me how MS. J... was just always yelling at them all day and how they always had to put their heads down. Who in their right mind would employ someone who constantly yells at and punishes preschoolers? And the kicker, before I forget, the same MS. J..., on two separate occasions, was at the counter talking to another teacher about how much she hates her job and wants to leave. Who runs this place?

My daughter started gymnastics here a few months ago and she is loving it. When I observed the…read moreclass they have the children divided more by age groups. The teachers are giving instruction and from my daughters response are very motivating. The only down side is there are no seats to watch in one of the areas, so you have to bring your own chair or stand for the duration of the class. However we really enjoy being part of this gym.

My little sister went here: Not a very clean facility, quite dirty there is dust everywhere, we do…read morenot plan on going back

I strongly caution any parent considering Castle Brook Academy. The environment often felt…read morestressful rather than nurturing, and some staff interactions with children were rough or inappropriate. Screens and videos are used everyday with children of all ages, including infants. The facility does not have cameras, making it hard to know what's happening throughout the day. Since transferring my kids to a different daycare, their entire demeanors have changed. My heart aches seeing how much my children are thriving in a healthy environment now. I only wish I had realized sooner how harmful Castle Brook really was.

We love everyone at Castle Brook and are glad we found them. Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Eisha are so…read morewelcoming, friendly and helpful every time we arrive. Ms. Peggy and Ms. Nora are great with the VPK4 kids. Both are great with fostering an amazing learning environment while encouraging the kids to have fun together. I was able to witness Ms. Peggy and Ms. Stephanie handle a behavior issue with my child and both were very firm yet loving while helping my child understand the appropriate and expected behavior in the future. Ms. Pam is always friendly and does a great job with preparing great meals for all of the kids. We would recommend Castle Brook for anyone that is looking any of the childcare services they provide.

We arranged a surf lesson for my 11-year-old daughter at the Crescent Beach location and Blane was…read moreher instructor. I've been a whitewater guide for 16 years and a ski instructor for about 10, and would recommend Blane to anyone. He was informative and fun, a complete professional. When the weather report turned bad for our chosen time slot, Blane offered us options, including to open the shop early for our lesson. Great locations, good value, awesome (sick!) staff. Cheers, y'all.

My kids had there 2nd lesson with Blane today, and both days have been great. My wife and I can see…read morethe progress the kids have made being able to make longer runs more consistently. Blane is a great instructor - a local Who knows the area and conditions, and he's great with the kids. I think all the instructors at surf station are great - we had Rocky for a lesson back in early April, and I wished I had booked him a second day as well. (It's not easy hauling' kids around on beginner boards!) I highly recommend lessons at surf station.