Reasonable kayak rentals out of a slightly-dusty marine shop…read more This place isn't on the water --- kayak rentals involve a guy with a pickup driving your kayak to the shore, with you following. At the end of your adventure (about 10 minutes before you're done), call the shop from your cell phone and the guy will bring the pickup back to collect the kayak. This whole system worked better than I expected. I got a single kayak --- a quite reasonable Perception Swifty 9.5 sit-inside in good repair. The basic aluminum-and-plastic paddle was nothing special, but in reasonable repair. They also do tandem kayaks, small motorboats, and very small sailboats (Sunfish). The marine shop is a little dusty, and looks to do lots of outboard motor repairs.

Great value for boat rental. We rented a 19 foot boat for a full day on the weekend for $350. Boat…read morewas about 15 years old so nothing fancy (no AC outlet or radio), but boat itself was in good shape, functioned well and we had a fantastic day in the harbor. Note to boat renters: the shop does not use credit cards except for boat rentals, and required a $2000 authorization that it appears they ran through an old computer in the back office, so we initially had issues with finding a credit card that their system would not decline. Just be aware that this can take a significant amount of time even if your credit cards have never had issues previously, and they don't take AmEx. As mentioned in the previous post, the rental shop itself was not on the water, but was an easy 5 minute drive with the shop bringing the boat on a trailer and then picking it up at the end of the day with a stop by the gas station on the way back to the shop to top if off that the customer pays (very economical, only went through 12 gallons of gas). The shop requires that someone in party is an experienced boater and they take you out on 5 minute test drive before letting you go. Even though we were never in shallow water and convinced we didn't run into or over anything, there were some dings in the propellor noted at the end of our trip. Steve verified that that they could have been there prior to our trip, and was honest in not charging us for them. If you are fine with a more social (we got to know Steve quite well) while not the most streamlined renting experience, then good bargain!

Friendly non-corporate boatyard. Excellent alternative to Safe Harbor type yards with helpful…read morestaff, informal vibe and focus on helping the boat owner to do as much maintenance themselves as desired but with excellent mechanics too. A real boatyard rather than marina.

I have been a customer of Bullock Cove Marine for 6 years. I have stored my sailboat there every…read morewinter for the last 5 years. I have also had them work on several projects on my boat and always had great results with competitive prices.

Our boat charter was fabulous! Marie's boat was comfortable and spotless. She was very informative…read moreabout the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Marie.

Captain Marie and her crew provided an amazing tour of the East Bay and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family! Our five year old daughter had never been on a boat and she loved it. Great views of light houses, Providence, and Pawtuxet Cove. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a private tour on the coast of RI. I will definitely be doing another one soon!

Proprietor Paul Dennis is a craftsman engineer artist whose honesty and integrity make doing…read morebusiness here a pleasure. Paul and his crew can either repair your sail or power boat and return it to "like-factory new", or design and deliver improvements that will exceed your expectations. You can expect quality and value at this boatyard.

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I attended an event there yesterday and everything was perfect! Friendly staff who went out of…read moretheir way to make things exactly the way the host wanted it to be, excellent food, not to mention the beautiful views and atmosphere. Highly recommend for any event you wish to hold at this amazing venue!

Just had my baby shower here yesterday!…read more We rented one of the private rooms and the views alone were worth it - craaazy ocean views. The staff was attentive, warm, organized, and completely on top of everything all day. The biggest standout was the food. It was a brunch setup and every single thing was delicious - chicken and waffles, the best catered eggs I've ever had, pasta, salmon, and bacon I'll never forget. Huge shoutout to Dean for arranging everything and absolutely crushing the food and overall experience. I had friends and family come in from all over the country and everyone left impressed and in love with Rhode Island. I keep saying I just need to get a boat and become a member hahaha. Will def have this in my rotation for hosting events!

The trails were a little too muddy and overgrown for me to fully explore them, but what I did do…read moreoffered some views and a quiet escape. Even had a couple deer dart in front of me on the trail.

Veterans Memorial Park is a picturesque, hidden gem, surprisingly located... in the middle of…read moreBarrington (funny for such a seemingly secluded locale). You can access the park via a dirt road, just off of West Street, next to the YMCA. Park at the YMCA or drive down the dirt road a bit to park inside. It is an easy jump skip from the East Bay Bike Path as well for those using a bipedal method of transportation. The trails are not extensive, only about 2.5 miles in total if you traverse all of the loops, but the views of Brickyard Pond are worth it. The 84-acre body of water sits on 230 acres of land, named for its history as a site of the brick-making industry in the area up until the 1940's. Due to hazardous structures in the water, swimming is not allowed. Fishing is allowed only certain times of the year since the pond is home to some herring spawning grounds. There is a boat launch as well as several points of access to the water for kayaking. Two trails, the Red and Green, make their way along the shore of the pond and into the forested acreage of the park. Summersweet plants flower everywhere along the trails, filling the air with their pleasant aroma. For the most part I stayed on trail but there were a number of unmarked routes leading who-knows-where. I explored some of these but didn't stray too far. The trails were well-marked with their colored blazes and arrow signs but with so many trails breaking off from the main loops, it was easy to get turned around. Well-kept, there were several bridges and walkways built into the path to skip over lazy moving streams and marshy areas. From their maps, it appears that several more trails looping around the pond are in the works, connecting the park to the bike patch directly. It will be wonderful once development is complete. Near the boat launch is a peaceful clearing with tables and park benches. A great place for a picnic or to simply kick back and soak up the outdoors. A nice find in downtown Barrington. As a side note: there was a surprising amount of litter in the parking lot inside the grounds... the trails were clean but some of the areas with grills and benches were visited by litter bugs and party animals. Trash, broken glass... dropped it down to 4-stars for me despite my enjoyable experience in the rest of the park.

Met friends for a drink. Location is beautiful. Outside bar is covered with plenty of seating. You…read morecan also sit on the outskirts of the area and sit in the sun. The bartender was friendly and made great cocktails. My only complaint is they have a surcharge if you use a credit card and I was not informed. Bartender did not give me the option to pay cash. It was a minimal amount but it left a bad taste.

We went to Harbor Lights for Easter brunch and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience…read more When we arrived, the dining room felt cold and damp because a window near our table was left open--even though it was cold and rainy outside. It set the tone for what ended up being a very uncomfortable meal. The organization of the brunch was extremely poor. All tables were seated and then released at the same time, which created complete chaos. There was no direction, no clear flow, and no communication. Two lines formed for the buffet, but there wasn't nearly enough space to accommodate everyone. At the carving station, both lines collided and people had to awkwardly cross over each other just to access different items. The food itself was also underwhelming. Several of the vegetables were undercooked, and overall the quality did not meet expectations for a holiday brunch. To add to the frustration, I asked for milk for my mom's coffee (she can't have cream), and after about 10 minutes, we were told there was no milk anywhere in the building. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience--especially for a special occasion like Easter. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Bernie was so helpful and the area / view was beautiful…read more Will be back soon! Thanks for a great experience.

It was my friend's birthday and the plan was to grab breakfast at Black Pear and then drive down to…read morego crab fishing at Barrington River by Walker's Farm. However, when we saw the kayaks, we decided to live spontaneously. I've always wanted to paddle board and the weather conditions were perfect. The guy at the tent was very kind, had us fill out waivers, and within 5 minutes we were on the water. They do require and provide life jackets. I thought it was deep water, but when we were in the middle of the river, I stuck my paddle in the water and realized I was only about 3 feet above land; I laughed. In the 2 hours, we made our way to the end of the hundred acre cove and back (they only allow you to stay on the left side of the bridge). It was nice to see the marsh lands, the houses, and the birds. It was $30 for 2 hours per person, which I thought was standard. I would recommend for a first time paddle boarder or kayaker since the waters are calm, and the scenery is nice.

I purchased a paddleboard at The Kayak Centre 4 years ago. My experience then (and a few other…read moretimes since then for smaller purchases), was so great that even though I've moved to Cape Cod (1.5 hour drive away), when I was in the market for a kayak, I came back to The Kayak Centre. I called ahead and got excellent information and recommendations, and as I requested, they had the boats I wanted to try available when I came to check them out a couple of days later. I checked the boats out in the store and then did the in-water demo to try one of them out. You do have to pay for this, but I guess it makes sense as a bit of insurance in case you scratch or damage the boat and then don't end up buying it. And if you do buy the boat, they apply it to your total, so if you're serious about making a purchase, it's low-risk. I then looked at several accessories (new paddle, PFD, paddle float, skirt, roof rack, etc) and got a lot of great advice and information. They installed the roof rack I purchased and taught me tips on how to load and unload the boat on my own. Before this trip, I did shop around for a kayak and the attention and service I received at The Kayak Centre - from owner to seasoned employee to new employee to the waterfront staff to the installation guy, the service was amazing. They don't work on commission and are actual paddlers themselves, so you get real information and they customize the tips based on you personally. There were a few accessories that I was unsure about that they actually talked me out of buying. I could not be happier with my purchase and the service I received! I went into the store on a Friday afternoon in June and there was a steady flow of other customers, but I never felt like the staff was too busy or were rushing me. If you have as many questions as I did, I'd recommend avoiding the weekends, especially in the summer, because I'd bet they are really busy!

Lovely spot to kayak! Super friendly staff and brand new equipment! The area can be a little busy…read morewith boat traffic but still so fun!

Dave Parker has been taking care of our boat for many years. He is reliable, trustworthy and…read moreavailable to help us with it even in the busy summer season. We always know that our boat is going to be in great shape when he is finished with it. We highly recommend Parker Marine.

Parker marine is the best boat repair in Southern New England. Price is fair. Fast service. They…read morego the extra mile. I am not one to write reviews but I just had to get the word out. Thank you Dave and staff