Hot Wax is absolutely amazing! My husband and I have always wanted to go kayaking on one of our…read moreEmerald Isle trips. Hot Wax provided all of the equipment we needed! A standard 1 person kayak for me and an anglier kayak for my fishing hobbist husband; which included a rod holder, anchor as well as paddles and life jackets for both of us! Lani and Mike were super great at communicating with us on delivery timing and answering any questions that we had!  We will absolutely be using Hot Wax in the future and recommending to our family and friends!!  Thank you so much again Lani and Mike!!

If you're looking to find a great surf and kayak shop, this is the place. I met Mike & Lani just…read morebefore a strong storm was forecast to hit. I'd thought I'd beat the storm, but it was already pushing waves over the docks. They let me postpone my excursion for a few days until the weather improved, then helped me out again. Both Mike and Lani know surfing, it's in their blood. They are well connected to the community and are just great people. Great selection and their store has most anything you'd need to kayak or surf. I enjoyed looking around in their shop. It's actually cheaper for me to rent from the Hot Wax Surf Shop than to haul my own kayak to the island. I can't think of a better place to go for rentals, accessories, and good solid advice.

Great staff. Small, private parking lot…read more Once you get on the kayak, it can be rough getting across the channel due to the wakes of larger, fast boats. But after that, it's pristine and lovely. Went to shark tooth island but no luck there. We saw egrets, a heron, hermit crabs, and fish. Incredible natural estuary.

Amazing kayaking experience!! We rented a double kayak for 4 hours and it was $50. It was the…read moreperfect amount of time to navigate the estuaries and make our way to shark teeth island where we took our time looking for shark teeth. The weather was perfect and we saw tons of wildlife - birds, crabs, hermit crabs, stringrays, fish, and heard that there were dolphins around (unfortunately didn't get to see any). They provided life jackets and had waterproof bags that you can rent to put your belongings in. Overall an enjoyable experience, would definitely recommend!

We rented chairs and umbrellas from Grants for the first time this year (July 2019) and it was a…read moreGREAT decision. Grant and his crew are terrific -- very friendly and punctual. Everything is set up and waiting for us in the morning. The umbrellas NEVER pull loose or blow away (a problem in past years with our own umbrellas). The chairs are very comfortable -- adjustable and with foot rests. Well worth the price. Will definitely use Grants for future visits.

For a brand new company, grant did a great job. He was always punctual, accommodating, and the…read morechairs were new. It was great to have them up at 9 and down at 7, without having to lug them back and forth. It was a small luxury that made a wonderful addition to our days on the beach.

My surf foiling lesson with Alicia and Heath was a blast. They were both great and very easy to…read morework with. Heath gave great instructions and the whole process felt well organized from start to finish. I'd only foiled on a lake before, never in the ocean, so I wasn't sure what to expect with waves and current. Heath's instruction made the transition smooth, and actually catching some waves on the foil was unreal. If you're curious about foiling at all, whether you're brand new or already have some time on a board, I'd highly recommend booking with Wind and Water Adventures.

I've taken lessons several places and this crew is undoubtedly some of the best in one of the…read moregreatest locations to learn. They are clearly stoked to bring new riders into the sport and supportive of those who are trying to progress their riding. Miles of waste deep water is prime for those learning and those who are working on tricks. The best part: no crowds like you find in OBX! I'm always amazed how approachable kiting is for all ages. So if you have even the slightest interest, jump into the harness and trust this crew to get you there!

If you're visiting Beaufort or Atlantic Beach area, do yourself a favor and rent from Beaufort…read morePaddle. I guarantee you'll have a 10/10 day. We had the opportunity to take a couple of Debbie's single kayaks out to the Carrot Island area and had a fantastic experience. Her service is unmatched and the value is incredible. We were out exploring for about 5 hours and towards the end of the day, Debbie called to check in (and make sure we were ok) which shows just how much she goes above and beyond for her customers. Not to mention the included paddles, life vests, water shoes, and phone cases. Next time we're in Beaufort, we'll definitely be renting from Beaufort Paddles. Thanks Debbie!!

Highly recommend! Our group of five had a great time at our paddle boarding lesson. Debbie made it…read moreseem so easy and fun. Can't wait to go back.

Great place to rent kayaks! Extremely helpful getting us in and out of the water, and reasonably…read morepriced! Definitely will rent here again!

Christa and Morgan took great care of our party of five today. They fitted us properly with life…read morevests and paddles. They made sure we all knew how to paddle, including giving tips for a proper hold, how to steer, and how to back up if needed. Before launching, Morgan made sure we were oriented to the landmarks on the shore so we'd be able to get back. We had such a great time. The location is beautiful - right across from Onslow Beach Access and there was very little motorized boat traffic. I would rent from Paddle NC again! (In fact, this was our second time doing so.)

This is a great place to spend the day with family or friends. They have kayaks and boats to rent…read morefor a few hours or the whole day. There are plenty of fishing space if you dont want to go out in the water. There are bbq grills and brick benches under an overhang that are free to use. So you can bring the family and grill food while they play or fish. If you dont have poles you can also rent them here with tackle equiment.

Great pier for fishing right in the middle of Emerald Isle. I personally have never fished off of…read moreit but I do love to walk out on it to take in the peaceful serenity of the ocean. I know quite a few folks that fish off of it a and bring home some great catches. Love that there is a convenience store and a restaurant attached to the pier for convenience​. Great for grabbing some delicious seafood, snacks, souvenirs and other beach essentials for your day on the pier or beach. It even has showers and bathrooms that are nice and clean. All in all a great attraction on Emerald Isle and definitely worth a visit.

I lived in California for many years and now have lived in North Carolina for a few years. I have…read moreNEVER been to a pier that charges for access to it. They can make up whatever story they want, but when you exclude people and have them pay, it is just wrong. Atlantic Beach has a pier if you want to walk and fish off it and it is completely free. Who ever came up with this idea is keeping people from just enjoying a good day out.