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Florida Outdoor Center

1606 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958
772-202-0220
Ranked #1 of 4 tours in Sebastian
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Encounter manatee, dolphin, and a multitude of birds up close with FLOC, voted Best Guided Tour in Florida, Kayaks Etc is now Florida Outdoor Center....... more » Owner description: Encounter manatee, dolphin, and a multitude of birds up close with FLOC, voted Best Guided Tour in Florida, Kayaks Etc is now Florida Outdoor Center. Offering Guided Tours Daily,FLOC offers more excursions on land and the water to some of Florida’s most diverse ecosystems including the Indian River Lagoon, St Sebastian Preserve State Park and Pelican Island. Explore by kayak, bike or on foot with our staff Marine Biologist, Florida Master Naturalists, ACA certified Instructors or go on your own. Stand up Paddleboards, kayaks, bikes and hiking tours and rentals available daily, please try to give our staff 24 hours notice. « less
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Grafton, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I joined Kristen for a lunch tour on the St. Sebastian river last Thursday with 11 or so other kayakers. We paddled for nearly two hours through the jungle-like river, had lunch in a shaded sandy clearing on the river bank, and paddled an hour more. Kristen identified and told stories about all the stunning wildlife we saw - including... More

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riverotter1320, General Manager at Florida Outdoor Center, responded to this review
April 30, 2012

Noah Thank you for such a great review! It is true that Mike and I do love what we do and we feel blessed to "work" in such an amazing location. I am very happy you were happy with our knowledge- I felt lucky to paddle with you that day and learn about the fish from You. Your degree and... More

New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Kirsten was an excellent guide and we had such a fun and adventurous kayak tour with her. We were a family with two boys (7 and 9) who were engaged and interested throughout the whole trip. We were incredibly lucky with the wildlife we saw, I think Kristen had a quick word with the local wildlife to ensure we had... More

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riverotter1320, General Manager at Florida Outdoor Center, responded to this review
April 24, 2012

The wildlife in the area are the stars of our trips! I don't know how or why we had such an amazing day- it isn't always sooo great. But we always see something. I have to give my parents the credit for teaching us, my siblings and me, how to look for signs of wildlife. I often say its magic... More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

I took a kayak tour on the San Sebastian River with my sister-in-law, friend, father-in-law and three young children (6-8). We all had a blast and handled the paddling just fine. Kristen was so knowledgeable with the surroundings and pointed out such amazing things. We saw blue herons, cormorants, ibis, hawks, many other birds, turtles, a manatee, a GATOR, bromeliads,... More

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riverotter1320, General Manager at Florida Outdoor Center, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Thanks Grets! Family outings are always special to us. I grew up exploring New England with my family, those are some of my favorit recolections and I know the experiences I have had outdoors as a child and oung adult help form me into the adult I have become! I love sharing my passion and knowledge and to help familes... More

Bedford, New Hampshire
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

It's only the 2nd time we've been in kayaks. Mike and Kristen are great at explaining the fundamentals and we felt like pros in no time. Our group included several children and our stop on a small island was fun and educational for all. Everyone picked up shells and, to add to the fun, Kristen then told us all about... More

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riverotter1320, General Manager at Florida Outdoor Center, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Judy, Mike and I enjoyed our trip out to Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge with you. It is one of our treasures here in Sebastian. To see the birds nesting on the island is always thrilling! We look forward to seeing you again. Kristen More

Farmington,CT
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

This was our second trip with Kristen and we were again very pleased with our tour. She will accomodate you, whatever you want to do. We happened to find a place near Fellsmere called Stick Marsh which had Roseatte Spoonbills. We asked Kristen about a tour and she took us for a kayak tour as well as a bike ride... More

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Hayesville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

We had a great kayak trip with our Grandson. Good for all ages, novices to experts, We saw dolphins up close, stingrays, various fish and hundreds of birds. I highly recommend this for an adventurous few hours in any season. More

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riverotter1320, Manager at Florida Outdoor Center, responded to this review
February 13, 2012

We are pleased to hear about the great adventures our guests are having! We love the Indian River Lagoon and enjoy wild dolphin encounters and it makes us feel blessed to be able to share these magical experiences with you all! We look forward to getting outdoors with you all again soon. Kristen and Mike More

Cockeysville, MD
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We've taken at least a dozen family excursions with Kristen and the FLOC (used to be Kayaks, etc). I have two boys, 15 and 8 who both look forward to kayaking and SUP every trip we make to Vero Beach. We've never failed to see dolphin, amazing birds and learn something new. It's rare to find an activity that keeps... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

I have taken several trips with Kristen and always have a great time and learned so much! My twin 8 yr. old granddaughters were introduced to kayaking by Kristen and had a wonderful time at her Kayaking Adventure Camp. The girls are anxiously waiting for next summer and coming to camp. Nan Burke More

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riverotter1320, General Manager at Florida Outdoor Center, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

Thank you!!! Mike and I love to share our knowledge and passion of the outdoors with children of all ages- from 2 to 102!! Summer Camp is one of our favorite times of the year but anytime is a great time to get outdoors and create lasting memories with family and friends. We are looking forward to seeing you again... More

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