We are cruising the Sound and stopped at Safe Harbor for the evening. Discovered this great little rental shop with the best folks right by the marina. Picked a super fun bike with a basket for a run into town. They had paddle boards as well as a nice selection of bikes. Unbelievably fun and friendly staff owners? I couldn't recommend them more. read more

Shore Thing Rentals - Funky high bar bike with a basket and bell - can't not sport a big smile when riding this one! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

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Great service, loved paddle boarding here, not the best water but the owner was lovely and for that I support her small business. Equipment was solid and parking was easy/free. read more

What a great experience! I have rented kayaks at other places nearby and this was awesome! Michelle was very kind and welcoming. She got us all set up and took photos for us without us asking! I will definitely be back. Easy parking! Nice folks. Easy wide access to the water etc! Provided complimentary pouch for my iphone during the rental. read more

I had a great time here! We got a double seated kayak 40$ for an hour , prices were very fair, the owner was very nice and cool about everything . I would definitely return here and recommend it to anyone, it was fun and I enjoyed my first time kayaking. read more

Omigosh, this place is just...perfect. *Really* friendly people, helpful, and the boats were in excellent shape. We rented a double-kayak for us and our dog (first time out on the water--yes, we had her in a snug life jacket we brought along). I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get out of the city for a day and paddle around. If you're feeling extremely ambitious, I suppose you could head over to CT, but we were happy just tooling around the cove. read more

Had a great experience renting kayaks today with my family! Michelle was super helpful and accommodating and prices are very reasonable at $25 the first hour for a single kayak and $10 extra for each additional hour. Staff were all practicing social distancing, wearing masks and sanitizing gear, given the Covid-19 pandemic. Looking forward to visiting again soon! read more

Have been to shore things twice now and can't wait to go back. I try to get on the water every year for a birthday activity. The woman in the shop is lovely as is her dog. Pricing is cheap and owner is not strict on timing of the rental allowing you to really enjoy your time without rushing back to return. Would recommend this spot :) read more

Michele was absolutely wonderful and very helpful. She told us which way to paddle to see different things, and even offered to take our picture. Looking forward to the next time! read more

My friends and I came here today for the first time. We called ahead to clarify some information, such as reservations and pricing, and Michelle was beyond accommodating. She reserved our kayaks for us, and when we arrived we were greeted by a whole family of friendly people who were so down to earth and cool! We got 2 double kayaks and 1 single. The single kayak is $20 per person an hour and the double is $35 per hour, split amongst two people if that's how you'd be dividing it up. I've never really kayaked before...but luckily my kayak partner was somewhat familiar with how to rotate and steer the kayaks. And if you have not a clue how to do it, they will instruct you on how to before you go out in the water. Anyhow, parking is widely available, and they provide you with a life vest and a waterproof Baggie thing (don't know how else to explain it) to put phones, etc. in so our belongings didn't get wet. I would highly recommend this place to those who enjoy a bit of exercising, enjoy the beautiful bay and enjoy nice business owners! Lastly---when you go out into the water out of the canal area, they have not only moving boats and jet skis, but they have stationed boats that are just anchored down in the water for scenery purposes! Excellent time today and fun to go with a group of friends or even with just one other person! read more

Shore Thing Rentals - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

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Some one took me to this place for a first date to go paddle boarding (awesome idea) Owner was extremely friendly, told us step by step how to get on it, use it, paddle out, etc. THEN, I took some one ELSE here for a date. The second time was harder because there was a strong current in the water. We couldn't get out far because the second we stopped paddling the water took us back to square 1. The second time I went, I paid because I was the one taking the person there....Kind of expensive? I don't know why I expected it to be cheaper. I have nothing else to compare it to though, other then renting out jet ski's in the Caribbean. I would recommend you come here. If you are a beginner I would just ask & check to see how strong the winds/current is, because the first time I did it was great and the second time I could barely get up on the board. They accept credit cards. read more

Very friendly place. Good equipment. Nice and cheap. The owner, Tim, and employee, Jon, was very informative on places to fish. 5 out of 5 would go back again. They have season passes! read more

Shore Thing Rentals - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

Super friendly, extremely easy, fairly priced, company mascot Brandy is a sweetheart and Michele is amazing. read more

Shore Thing Rentals - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

I loved this place SO much!!! What an amazing day. We rented 2 Stand Up Paddle boards and went out for the first time- not only was it fun and relaxing, but an amazing workout. We had great weather and explored the area on the water. The owner is super friendly and helps you feel at ease. We got the hang of it right away. 2 thumbs up! Thanks for a wonderful day on the bay read more

Everything was great. The service was nice. They were helpful and informative. It was our first time, for my two friends and I. We did canoeing and it was awesome. The water was a little deep as we got further down and I got seasick. But it was cause so many other boats were around us causing turbulence in the water. It was fun though and worth it for $30 for one hour, and not overpriced. read more

Shore Thing Rentals - Fun times on the water - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

There's no better place to go for a fun day out on the water. Outstanding customer service, great pricing, and a passion for making your experience fun and special. Also, ample parking and clean bathrooms on site. Been coming for years and wouldn't choose anywhere else! read more

Did SUP for the first time. Spoke to Michelle who set everything up and gave my boyfriend and I a quick lesson. She was awesome! I would definitely recommend coming here! read more

Shore Thing Rentals - SUP was so much fun! ! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

Everything went great! Service was awesome and staff was friendly and generous very helpful with everything. Wish I could of stayed longer! And pricing was affordable went on a weekday for $20 per person. Has a great time :-) I'd definitely come back!! read more

Shore Thing Rentals - Super fun! And relaxing :) - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

Michelle was so friendly and sweet. We had such a great time. We got two solo kayaks and they helped us get on the kayak and were attentive :) thank you for the great time- we will definitely be back!! Highly recommend this place. read more

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I rented a stand-up paddleboard. They gave me a quick lesson and made sure I was OK before I went off. Very friendly and excellent service! I highly recommend. read more

I can't thank the staff enough for their help this past Saturday. Truly caring, considerate and competent. If you are going to rent a kayak on the North Shore, this is the place to go!! Simply amazing! read more

This place is the sweetest little shop to rent out kayaks, double kayaks, small boats, bikes...etc! Our second time here & our first experience was so great (last year) that we came again with our friends :) this time we made a seasonal membership, which truly is a bargain. Friends of the member get 50% off (amazingggg) Their service is absolutely one of the best. Tim and Jon helped us out & were incredibly courteous and friendly. We felt welcomed right away & were given all the details, perks and best places to go to fish. Their shop is hand painted & just super cute. Great place to come with friends & family & just anybody :) This place is a gem & I highly highly recommend to everybody :) Thank you for the great time!! :D we'll be back very soon! read more

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We had an awesome time paddle boarding around Glen Cove and Sea Cliff! The owner was very nice and helpful. We even went over our hour, and she didn't charge us any extra. The boards were in very good condition. Overall great experience! read more

Great friendly service, good equipment, nice facility, and easy to get to. What more can you ask for? I will be back!

Loved the laid back mentality of Shore Thing, which is a great mindset before launching into the harbor. Michelle is very accommodating and knowledgeable about everything she rents. Had a fab paddle with friends today. Will def be back for as many weekends that ST will stay open until the Big Chill. Thank you, Michelle! (Will try the hula hoops next time!) read more

I had a wonderful experience with Michelle. She made the process super easy. She helped picked out exactly the right equipment for us (2 middle aged ladies) and we felt supported and safe. We had a lovely day. I can't recommend Shore Thing Rentals enough! I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing way to spend the day out on the water! Incredibly reasonably priced- highly recommend!!