We took our two kids kayaking here today and had a blast. Sherry is very friendly and super helpful…read morewith everything. The wind and waves were stronger than I expected but that made the experience more exciting. Our 11 year old was in a kayak by herself and did great. We all had lots of fun and will definitely be back.

What a great place to rent kayaks from. Right on the river and such friendly service. Extremely…read morereasonable rates and sound advice on planning the trip out on the river. This is a great find and wonderful people. Love supporting local folks who just want to help people enjoy the natural environment that is here. Will no doubt be renting again when we return.

No reservations taken or required to jet ski! Just call about 30 min before to check availability…read more The intro is quick, except if you don't have your boating license and were born after 1988 (state law!). Otherwise, the staff break down the rules enough to make sure you are safe on the water at warp speed (we got well beyond 40 mph!). Definitely screamed and felt safe on this high octane adventure! A full hour was more than enough for our group of 5. We split two jet skis and switched persons routinely to get the most of the slower and faster jet skis. Come for an affordable, fun, and high energy activity. Then, grab a drink at the resort a few steps away!

Rented from brett as a walk-in customer. service was excellent; his crew was terrific! very…read morefriendly; hassle free; gave great advice/maps about where to go; even provided us with a cooler full of ice. will definitely rent from here again!

We rented a tandem kayak on a beautiful calm morning. We paddled toward House of Refuge and saw at…read moreleast 10 stingrays, a sea turtle and tons of fish near the mangroves. The water was perfectly clear! Costa made getting in and out of the kayak easy, even for me, a 70 year old woman with a difficult knee. The prices were more than reasonable, too!

Had a good time riding the waters from the Marriott . Jared was a good instructor explaining the…read morejet ski and area to ride . Water was perfect. For an hour ride , it was a perfect afternoon .

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.

From the owner: “On Local Time” is a state of mind when you are on our Fort Pierce paddle tours. Come experience…read morethe local way to have fun in Fort Pierce and live like the locals for a day. Come have fun in the sun and enjoy the diversity of sea life we encounter in the Indian River Lagoon. We provide all equipment needed or you can bring your own for a discounted rate. We have paddle boards, single kayaks and even a tandem clear kayak available.

The salty staff was very professional and friendly. We rented four jetskis and one pontoon boat…read moreand the prices were very comparable to other vendors. The staff appropriately instructed us on safety when we initially miss boarded the vehicles. We had a very pleasant experience. Fun day!!

I typically do not leave negative reviews unless there is a legitimate issue, especially because I…read moream a small business owner myself and understand that problems can occasionally happen. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing because of how the situation was handled after the issue occurred. This was our second time renting from Salty's Water Sports in Fort Pierce. Our first experience was excellent, which is why we returned. The staff previously had been welcoming, helpful, and professional. This trip, we rented a Sea-Doo pontoon boat to take the family out to a nearby sandbar and cruise the Intracoastal. During the walkthrough, I noticed the check engine light was on and pointed it out immediately. The employee reassured me everything was fine. However, once we left the dock, the boat would only travel about 6-7 mph, even after trying different modes including Sport Mode. We still made the short trip to the sandbar so the kids could enjoy some time there. Following the staff's recommendation not to beach the pontoon due to the engine, we anchored offshore safely. After about an hour, we attempted to continue cruising, but the boat still would not exceed 6-7 mph. My wife called the office to make sure we were not missing a setting or operating it incorrectly, and the employee instructed us to return to the dock. At that point, we were already about two hours into a four-hour rental, had barely traveled anywhere, and the fuel gauge still showed essentially full because the boat was not functioning properly. I approached the situation respectfully and calmly. I was not demanding a full refund or trying to be difficult. I simply asked if we could either receive: * A two-hour voucher to use when we returned in two weeks, or * A partial refund for the lost rental time. The dock staff was apologetic and initially offered another boat plus extended time, which I appreciated. However, by then it was already late in the afternoon, and restarting the process would have cut heavily into the remaining time. Since we genuinely enjoyed the overall experience and planned to return anyway, I again asked for a simple future-use voucher instead. Unfortunately, once management/ownership became involved, the interaction became far less customer-focused. Every request for a reasonable accommodation was denied, including waiving fuel charges despite the boat barely being used and the fuel gauge remaining essentially full. What disappointed me most was that the focus shifted from resolving the issue to defending the business. There was also conflicting communication regarding what my wife had supposedly been told over the phone, despite her only speaking with a male employee who instructed us to return to the dock. To make matters more concerning, after leaving I noticed multiple pending charges on my card, including two separate charges of $345.13 plus an additional pending charge of approximately $750. I now have to spend additional time sorting through the billing situation to ensure there was not an incorrect duplicate charge. I fully understand that equipment problems can happen in any business. The true test is how those situations are handled afterward. I was simply asking for a reasonable solution after receiving a pontoon boat that could only travel 6 mph. Had this been handled differently, Salty's likely would have earned repeat business from our family for years to come. Based on this experience, I unfortunately cannot recommend renting a pontoon boat from Salty's Water Sports.

Visiting from Orlando, we decided to spend time on the water yesterday. Taking a 2-hour kayak tour…read morewith Chris, owner of Paddles By the Sea, was a perfect decision. His easy going manner yet attention to details such as asking "Do you need some sunscreen?" and "We have the latest kayak launch system in the industry" illustrate the care he demonstrated to my husband and me. His business started with paddle boards and although I've been paddle boarding for a few years I can't wait to take a lesson from him using my own equipment! In addition to having an awesome morning on the intercostal waterway and circling the spoils islands, we made a new friend! Hats off to Chris and his we'll run business. BTW---You may want to check into his yoga paddle boarding, full moon tours and other special events!!!

This was the best event during my vacation in Vero Beach.Theowner Chris took his time getting me…read moreset up to paddle board.I never expected such service,fun from the paddle board to the amazing boat rental.my captain Bob showed my family a fun tour of the river,many awesome sites.Thanks guys for taking my family on the best part of my trip to Vero Beach.

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.

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.

Amazing people!! Great energy, so helpful. I would 110% recommend all family and friends to sunrise…read moresurf shop. Shoutout to Judy!!

Cool surf shop large selection of clothes and gifts, not a great selection of sun shirts with hoods…read morebut you can make your own with there designs which is pretty sick

Excellent Kayaking experience with Maddy and Adventure Kayaking. We were blessed enough to be able…read moreto see Manatee and dolphins. They offer both advanced and beginner experiences to suite all needs, and also offer the knowledge of the surrounding nature in addition to the actual sporty side to it. Great time enjoyed by myself and daughter.

This is the third weekend in a row my wife and I have gone kayaking with owner/guide/instructor…read moreMaddy on the Indian River. The river is an estuary with the most diverse aquatic wildlife in the country. Maddy has a masters degree in marine biology and leads wonderful tours of the area, where you can see dolphins, manatees and birds as well as plant life. If you have never kayaked before this is a good place to start. You'll receive excellent instruction on technique and safety. Equipment is in excellent shape. If you're visiting Vero Beach, I highly recommend you spend some time here.