*****Love this place*****…read more We have been coming here for years. It's a family run business where you can buy anything imaginable related to the beach and rent anything that moves! We have been renting Jet Skis/SeaDoos for years and years. The machines are kept in great shape. The people that work here are awesome, including Sky. Rentals are easy. You book everything on line. Their website also answers just about any question you could possibly have. They are also lenient on time and don't nickel and dime you. The ride through the harbor is nice. You catch a glimpse here and there of dolphins and sea lions. There are always sea lions at the bouey once you get out of the harbor. You can take a loop from the Jetty to the Balboa and Newport Piers and back. This will take aabout an hour If you just cruise. Overall, I am a fan and then some!+

This is the best place to get Sea Doos in SoCal. The staff is top notch and their equipment is in…read moreexcellent condition. The only slightly negative is the drive time out and in from the ocean but they give you that extra time and you get to see some great houses, boats, and seals on the ride. At the entrance to the open water there is a buoy that always has seals on it. They love putting on a show for people. I have had a few come climb on board. The open play area in the ocean is much larger than most companies.

Great communication and very punctual. Jakob brought out the jet skis to us and was very helpful…read more Definitely recommend them when around Newport Beach area.

I was excited that this company was open during Covid and the equipment seemed really clean and…read morewell-maintained. The person I spoke with that organized everything was extremely professional and polite. Overall great experience and fairly priced. We had four rentals altogether and it was super simple. Will definitely be using them this summer for sure!

I'm extremely disappointed with the service from Watercraft Direct. We brought in two jet skis for…read moreservice and recommended repairs, spending a decent amount on the repairs. After waiting nearly a month, we finally attempted to use them, only to find that neither one would even start even after installing a new marine grade battery. What's even more frustrating is the complete lack of communication afterward. I've repeatedly tried contacting both the mechanic and the owner Justin to resolve the issue, but my calls and messages have been ignored. No acknowledgment, no follow-up, and no accountability. When customers spend that kind of money, they expect repairs to actually fix the problem and at the very least receive responsive customer service when issues arise. Unfortunately, that has not been our experience here. I cannot recommend this business based on the poor workmanship and lack of professionalism we've dealt with. Think twice before you do business with this business.

I brought my 2023 Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO here because the owner recommended spraying Gator Glide on…read morethe hull for "better performance and protection." He specifically said he would test it in the water and remove it if it didn't work well. After the job, the boat became extremely unstable -- especially when decelerating at high speed on calm water. Steering wobbles badly, the boat slides sideways, and it's genuinely unsafe with passengers. I contacted them multiple times with zero response. They completely ghosted me for four months. I eventually had to go to their location and leave a note on the door. Only then did a friend of the owner open the warehouse and return my boat. The friend kept saying he was "just helping." There was no crane or proper equipment -- my friend and I had to manually lift and move the heavy jet ski from a small car onto the trailer ourselves. The Gator Glide is still on the boat. No testing was done, no removal was offered, and zero accountability. This coating has ruined the handling of an otherwise excellent Yamaha. Extremely disappointed. Do not use this shop.

I love tooling around in the harbor and the entrance to it. Once I had dolphins jump out of the…read morewater near me and it was a spiritual experience! I brought my lunch and a few drinks and a net to clean up the harbor and I had a great time! The boys that help you with your kayak are super helpful and kinda cute! Don't miss this!

Amazing experience! My family and I will definitely be back. The entire process was super easy--we…read morebooked online, completed the waiver ahead of time, and when we arrived, parking was just $15. Check-in was a breeze; all we needed was an ID for security, and we were good to go. The staff was friendly and helpful, which really made the experience even better. We rented two double kayaks and one single for 2 hours, and that was plenty of time to enjoy the full adventure. Pricing was fair, and the whole outing felt well worth it. I strongly recommend Pure Watersport for anyone looking for a fun and smooth outdoor experience.

Greg helped us bring our 2 very old seadoos back to life! He knows his stuff and did a great job!…read moreAlso fair prices!

I took two Honda Aquatrax boats in that were not running. They worked on the boats quickly, got…read morethem both running and I felt like they charged a fair amount. Highly recommend them. I will definitely use them in the future if the need arises (and with watercraft it always does).

This review is NAC adjacent, as my friend and I didn't directly use their equipment since we…read morebrought our own. We saw many happy folks paddling in their water craft though, and large groups who, I'm assuming, went out on tours. We saw plenty of teams coming and going who keep their equipment there. Their restrooms are located on the side of the building and are open to the public. The reason we came to NAC is that they offer a perfect launch spot for paddle sports. This area of Newport Back Bay is very calm and leads into the estuary. It's a beautiful place to paddle, with abundant bird life and waterfowl, as well as "flying" fish, and no doubt an abundance of marine life below the surface. Besides being a launch point, many families with young children also appreciate the calm water here. The area between beach and boundary can be swum in and is quite shallow. As a side note, once out on the water beyond this boundary, one cannot swim or exit their paddle craft. There is a parking lot for NAC but there's also a large dirt lot for visitors, for the amazing price of $0! Great access, beautiful wetlands, calm waters...this is a perfect place for all types of paddlers, nature enthusiasts, and families looking for a quieter alternative to the beach.

I've been coming to the Newport Aquatic Center (more commonly called NAC) for several years now to…read morepaddle, and I love it here. This facility is top notch, and is the best spot to rent out a kayak or SUP if you're just here for fun, and a great spot to launch out of with your own boat if you have. The staff is always great and friendly, the backside of the bay is always a delight to explore and you can easily access the rest of the harbor past PCH if you're a bit more adventurous. Definitely a highlight if you're an ocean/water-activity enthusiast.

Had a great experience here! My friend rented a bike and the prices were the most affordable out of…read more2 others in the area. They were super friendly and when my friend lost her phone they went out of their way to help find it. Would recommend this place 10/10!

Purchased two Newport Beach lifeguard sweaters. The pricing…read morewas reasonable and the customer service was good. I look forward to renting a couple of bikes from Ray's rentals the next time I'm local and I wanna cruise through Newport Beach.

I love coming here. There's a $5 fee to bring your dog along, and very helpful to beginners. They…read morehave a night time paddle session I would love to go to when I have the time

My family and I tried kayaking and had a great experience. The gal that helped us was very sweet…read moreand helpful. Would recommend and will be back.