Local Guides & Water-Sports Advice
Practical trip planning, wildlife guides, rental tips, and local recommendations from Salty's Water Sports.
Jensen Beach is one of Florida's most underrated coastal towns — a place where Hutchinson Island's Atlantic beaches meet the Indian River Lagoon's calm, wildlife-rich waters, and where a long weekend gives you sea turtle nesting, dolphin tours, world-class fishing, and some of the best casual dining
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Most dolphin tour reviews are written by people who had a great time. This one is written to answer the questions people actually ask before they book — including the skeptical ones. Here's an honest, detailed breakdown of what a dolphin tour on the Indian River Lagoon is actually like, what can go
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The Indian River Lagoon is a 156-mile estuary running along Florida's east coast — home to over 4,400 species of plants and animals, more than 1,000 resident dolphins, and some of the best water sports on the Atlantic seaboard. If you're visiting Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, Sebastian, or Port St. Luc
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You don't need a captain's license, sailing experience, or a boat of your own to spend a day on the Indian River Lagoon. Pontoon boat rentals on Florida's Treasure Coast are easier to book, easier to drive, and more rewarding than most people expect — and Salty's Water Sports makes it even simpler w
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The Indian River Lagoon is home to one of the largest concentrations of West Indian manatees in the United States. Here's the complete guide to seeing manatees on Florida's Treasure Coast — the best viewing spots, the best seasons, the rules that protect them, and how a guided water sports tour with
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Wild dolphins are one of Florida's most sought-after wildlife experiences — but most visitors don't know where to look, when to go, or how to get close without disturbing them. This guide covers the best spots to see wild dolphins in Florida, the science behind where and why they congregate, the rul
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Sebastian, Florida has been called one of the best-kept secrets on the east coast — a small fishing village between the Sebastian River and the Indian River Lagoon where the wildlife is extraordinary, the fishing is world-class, and the crowds are a fraction of what you'll find at Florida's more fam
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Searching for a banana boat ride in Fort Pierce? Here's the honest answer: banana boat rides aren't widely available on the Indian River Lagoon — but the group water sports that are available are significantly more exciting. This guide covers every group-friendly water activity in Fort Pierce, what
Read guide →Wondering what to wear jet skiing in Florida? The short answer: a swimsuit, a rash guard or water shoes, a life jacket (provided), and reef-safe sunscreen. Here's the full breakdown — including what to skip, what to protect, and how to dress for Florida's heat, sun, and spray.
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From a dolphin tour on the Indian River Lagoon to the Smithsonian touch tank and lunch at Little Jim's — here's the perfect Fort Pierce day.
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