J&L Kayak Ecoventures

Our family spent the morning on the 2 hour Cherry Grove Scenic Backwater tour, and it was perfect. We had 2 kids under 6 with us (in tandems with their parents) and one anxious kayaking newbie. Our guide was helpful, patient, and great with the kids. The water was flat, and the creeks were gorgeous and secluded. Great trip for families and first-​time kayakers!

Kayaking and UTV tour for a family of 4, including 2 kids, was wonderful.
Amy was our tour guide for the kayaking part. Extremely knowledgable, and now we have a new appreciation for oysters.
Justin was the tour guide on the UTV to the beach. We got to go in our own vehicle and the kids laughed the whole way. The beach was beautiful.
Next time we’ll try the horseback riding… and would like to get to be on the private beach a bit longer.

We booked the 2hr kayaking tour for the 4 of us. Getting to the place was interesting. You have to go down a long sandy road. No big deal but some additional signage would help first timers. We met Bradley outside the house/​office. He was very nice, invited us in and offered us some free drinks. We learned about him and the company while we relaxed on their leather couches. He then took us and 2 additional kayakers to the launch site just a minute away. After our safety instruction he helped us all get in the kayaks and water. We took off right through some marsh grass. We werent sure if he was crazy or not but it was alot of fun and easier then we expected. He took us around and educated us at various points during the trip. I would say it was fun and relaxing, not strenuous. We would have liked to do the waites island tour but the times didnt fit our schedule. We plan to use this company again next year for a different kayak or paddleboarding tour.

We booked the two hour paddle boarding tour and it was fantastic. We booked online the day before and it was super easy. My boyfriend and I got lucky and had a really small group, only one other person, so the tour was really personalized. Our guide, Patrick, took us all the way down to the bridge and on the way described wildlife and the area around us. Once at the bridge we took the chance to sit down on our boards, relax, and take some pictures. The route back to the start was a little harder since it was against the current, but I enjoyed it because I’m sure I got a great work out! I hope to come back and paddle board here the next time I’m in Myrtle Beach.

Highly recommend for anybody looking to paddle board! Dan O was an excellent guide. Price is definitely affordable and booking your trip is super easy! This was our 2^nd year using J and L and we will continue using them as long as we vacation in Myrtle Beach!

Great trip for our family on an evening shelling adventure. Our guide, Bradley, was great and very helpful. My 7 year old granddaughter loved it and we found some very nice shells. Great trip for families.

Amazing time on the Waties Island expedition tour. I booked last minute on this tour and Laurie was great at explaining all of the different options. Our tour guide Patrick was also amazing. He had lots of fun facts about the area and the ocean. We paddled through the winding marsh area to get to the island, through some waves, and arrived at Waties island. We explored the island and saw fish, a jellyfish, birds, tons of shells and also crabs. This was my first time crabbing and it was quite interesting and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend kayaking or paddle boarding with this company!

We recently booked the 4 hour expedition out of Cherry Grove. This was our first kayak tour in many years. We were three adults, and joined by another group of three adults, which made seven including the tour guide.
The booking process was a breeze, which we did via phone. Check in, at J&Ls shop in Little River only took a few minutes, which was followed by a short drive to the Cherry Grove boat launch. The map provided, to get us from the check in to the boat launch, was crystal clear. Maybe a ten minute drive.
Our guide was wonderful. She started with a brief safety chat, then an overview of what we were going to do and see. We were in the water and paddling before we knew it.
We paddled through the marshy area, out of the boat traffic, meandering our way to the island, with our guide pointing out interesting things along the way. Once we arrived at the island, we walked and talked for about an hour (we were in no rush, so any time reference is relative).
The way back to the launch point was a cut across the inlet, but out of the main current, past the bay front homes and small fishing boats.
Overall, the experience was outstanding. I would rate the effort as medium. We paddled for a couple hours; about an hour out and a little less than an hour back.
I recommend that you apply sunscreen before you get in the kayak, then again before you head back from the island, as the water will magnify the intensity of the sun.
The guide will bring water, but bring some for each person in your party. No meals are provided, but they really are not necessary. We headed to Joe’s Burgers in North Myrtle Beach afterwards, as we really worked up an appetite.
This is one of the best values and experiences in the Grand Strand.

Wow wow wow! Seriously from start of the process to the end of the tour, this company was one of the BEST overall I’ve ever worked with, across the board for all adventure things I’ve booked and done! Laurie was beyond accommodating, working with me personally on scheduling and dates to make sure we had a stellar experience. The booking online was so easy and no hassle at all! Instructions are clear, detailed and reminders are sent! Then, you meet at the outpost for paperwork and a few details before an easy and very clearly mapped drive to the docks! Dano was our guide for the kayak and Waites Island tour… he was patient and kind (dad’s first time ever in a kayak) and helpful and incredibly knowledgable of ANY AND ALL ocean questions… he was outstanding. The tour was perfect with a good amount of paddling but at a relaxed and comfortable pace and with tons of info and fun facts scattered about. Waites island was gorgeous and the shells are so cool! This was an all around, 100% awesome experience! I will for sure be back! Take my advice and skip all the «flashing lights» and «gimmick adventure» tours… head straight to J&L for a fun and lightly physical kayak adventure packed full of amazing information on the world around you!

My daughter and I did a 2 hour tour of Cheery Grove Marshes. Our guide was Dano! He was excellent. Explained everything for us rookies before we started. He was EXTREMEMLY knowledgeable about the marshes. The only real tricky part was getting off the boat launch out into the water. After that it was smooth paddling! There were a total of 6 of us that went out that day and only 1 person who ever went on a Kayak before. It cost $ 80 for the two of us and Dano carried a cooler with him if you wanted water! I highly recommend if you have the desire to try Kayaking! Fun way to spend 2 hours. Dano was GREAT!

Our family just took the kayak tour on the Waccamaw river near Myrtle Beach, SC. It was fantastic and educational. Justin, our guide, is an experienced kayaker and a great teacher. He knows every bend in the river along with some hidden treasures. If you visit the area you’d be wise to take this tour. It is a great alternative to all the commercial tourist traps in this town.
All ages will enjoy this safe and exciting adventure.