Owner(bob) was a complete jerk, would yell at me for parking where an employee told me to park, had…read morean attitude the whole time and was incredibly rude, this man should feel ashamed for the way he treats his customers, DONT COME HERE.

During these odd Rona days, kayaking is naturally socially distant and safe. The views are…read moreincredible and good for your soul! I Experience is not necessary to take out a single kayak and enjoy the moment. We took the 6 pm tour and it was beautiful and the guide knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna.

I have done this tour with my family for the past three years and it is about the only activity…read morethat both of my kids are excited about. I cannot imagine a more peasant tour guide than Bridget and her knowledge and enthusiasm always comes through. The operation is very professional and they were very accommodating when the weather was less than cooperative. I can't recommend this tour enough.

We did the sunset kayak tour and it was awesome! Bridget was an amazing guide. We learned so much…read morewhile also experiencing amazing views and having fun. We will definitely be back!

Very professional, friendly and fun! Jeremy is the best…read morepaddler! And he can teach kayaking, paddle boarding, wind surfing and more! And he throws a mean strikeout!

Very easy to rent the kayaks, they were very helpful with getting us organised. The kayaking was…read moregreat and we saw lots of fun wildlife! I would definitely recommend these guys!

This was so fun. We were walking back from the beach and asked Jacob what time they closed. We…read moredropped our stuff off and went back. Jacob greeted us again and was very nice. He was also very helpful. Would recommend it to anyone!

This was the best part of my vacation! (As was finding Jimmy's Kitchen that had homemade chipped…read morebeef gravy!) I'd never been kayaking before. Something inside of me said let's goooo! And so I did! I invited my daughter and her BF as well. We made reservations for an eco tour at 4pm. It was to Last about 90 min or so. We found the spot. (Right behind Ron Jon surf Shop) we were fitted into the kayaks and here we go! I thought it would be hard or strenuous to paddle but that thinking was the exact opposite of the reality! It was smooth floating over the water in the bay! This kayak can float in like 5 inches of water!! We had the best tour guide! (Jacob) He showed us all the mussels that make up the Bay island grasses and the different birds and how to tell them apart. Small blue herons with the yellow feet and we Saw a nice size Osprey flying around hunting for food. We also found and learned about horseshoe crabs. I mean, I've seen those all my life in NC but never picked up a live one! It was like a tarantula under his helmet and I think Jacob (our guide) said they had 10 eyes!!! Wow!!! We saw everything right in front of our eyes. No binoculars needed. It's extremely relaxing. Extremely informative. Extremely beautiful. There were another 3 people that bunched with our group to kayak and a family of prob 4. I think paddleboarding that also bunched with our group as well. Everyone was very respectful and very interested in everything Jacob spoke about. We didn't take our phones on the boats. We didn't know what to expect and actually we were a bit wet. Next time I'll bring mine and put in a sandwich bag or something. Also *** please tip your guide.*** It's the right thing to do. Please come to this specific location and do your kayaking and paddleboarding. It's super awesome!

In August I rented a 6x12 floating mat for a week in Lewis Beach. I called them and reserved a mat…read moreto be delivered on a Sunday morning and picked up the following Friday. Per their web page the weekly rental was listed as $350. The reservation and delivery address was done over the phone. The mat was delivered on time. There were no issues with the rental until I noticed that my charge card was charged $500. Upon questioning why the price was $500. They told me that the web page was in error, the price had increased, and the web page was being updated. (Yes my error, I never confirmed with them that the price was as documented in their webpage) It is now almost 3 months later and their webpage still indicates a price of $350 for a week rental of a 6x12 mat. If you must do business with them be careful of getting the price in writing before agreeing to anything.

Easy to book, prompt and helpful. Locally owned company and they offer great items for rent.read more

Peek preserve is really cool! It is on a lot of marshland, so I appreciated visiting in winter…read morebecause I imagine there are a lot of bugs in warm months. That said, this is really worth a visit, and is one of Natural Lands' more enchanting properties. I have visited the NJ Pine Barren trails, and am familiar with the landscape. This preserve had the typical hollies and pines, lichens and moss, sandy ground, swampy spots, etc., but the trees grew a bit higher here, and the canopy felt more thinned out, with more sunlight penetrating to the trails. It had a really neat feel. This is a large preserve, so I did not explore nearly enough of it. I look forward to visiting again! There is a gravel parking lot for this preserve. Trails off the lot are well cleared and free of rocks or roots, and are mostly flat. This is a good option for disabled people, young children, and dogs. Pristine clean, like all NL preserves, this was free of litter, and no dog mess anywhere. This was my 19th out of 20 Natural Lands preserves, and I can say, it was one of the top 5 to explore!

As you can see from my prior review in August 2023 I love this place. I love to kayak with my…read morefamily. I was here again with my same family of five including two elementary school children. This time I rented two double kayaks for 1 hour at $30 each or $60 total. I also rented one single kayak for one hour or $20. Our total cost was $80 for two doubles and one single kayak in total. This time we traveled south in the bay since the current was moving North. That made it easier for us to kayak back to the kayak base. We returned within one hour. I also purchased a Coastal Kayak hoodie for $40. We agreed we will return here again.

Nothing but good things to say about Mitch and the team at Coastal Kayak! I called two days ahead…read moreof my arrival to find out if I needed a reservation to rent a paddleboard for the weekend and was informed that there was no need. I showed up on the day of my arrival and rented a 10" board with no problems. FYI - the 10" board fit in my compact-size SUV with the headrests removed, front seat down and fin removed. The rental included a paddle and the board also had a leash. I had my own Coast Guard approved lifejacket. I also booked the Burton Island's wildlife guided tour which was a 2-hour tour thru the salt marsh around Burton's Island. Bob (our guide) gave a quick "kayaking 101" before we started and off we went. We had 8 total in our group which was a perfect size for the tour. On the tour we observed ospreys, lots of different types of sea gulls, cormorants who use the bay as a runway before taking off into the blue sky, horseshoe crabs, teeny-tiny fiddler crabs no bigger than a quarter, and little turtles popping up to see what was going on as we were paddling thru the marsh. Bob is a great tour guide with lots of info about the area and wildlife. The meeting point for the tour is the Burton Island's trail head located on the north end of the Indian River Marina inside the Delaware Seashore State Park. For me, it was a short15 minute drive from where I was staying in Fenwick Island. Price wise - the tour and SUP rental were quite reasonable. I will definitely rent from Coastal Kayak the next time I'm in Fenwick Island.

I walked in this afternoon asking for "sure thing" lures for taking my 9 year old daughter to…read moreSunset Lake. The gentleman knew immediately what to recommend, and grabbed it for us. Low tide at Sunset Lake kept us from fishing there, so we went to the toll bridge. We had a great evening out there. Even caught three fish on one cast. Awesome. Will definitely come back & recommend.

Sterling Harbor is my favorite bait & tackle shop in Cape May County. They are always stocked with…read morethe essentials, plus more. I've been going here since I was a little kid and the staff has always been friendly. Prices are reasonable for reel service and spooling. Great selection of rods, reels, tackle, and bait! Also, one of the last knowledgeable Hobie kayak dealers around with a bunch of kayak parts and accessories in stock. Bill is the man when it comes to kayaks and he will help you get what you need!

A great experience with a great guide who was knowledgeable and affable. It was wonderful to get a…read moretour of the bay from a life-long local. Good equipment and with the good fortune (or business savvy) to launch from a secluded public beach in James Farm Ecological Preserve. My one quibble is that they need better signage to mark the correct trail to take from the parking lot to the beach.

My family 3 adults and 2 children had a wonderful time on the water. The guides were knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Our fellow travelers were also fun. The kayaking was just at the right level -- not too easy or hard. The wind made birding difficult but the water and bay were lovely.