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    Burnham Guides

    4.4 (9 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Joe D.

    Cool little kayak and rafting outfitter located down on the Onancock Wharf. We briefly meet one of the owners while out front taking some photos and she chatted with us and also provided us with some pamphlets with their services. I didn't catch her name but she very friendly and accommodating. They also have a little store there T-Shirts and other Onancock related knick knacks. If you're looking to hit the water Onancock with a kayak or canoe, this is the place to go. I know I'll be back.

    Stand up Paddle (SUP) boarding right in the beautiful harbor.

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    Chincoteague Island Outfitters

    Chincoteague Island Outfitters

    4.7(12 reviews)
    25.8 mi

    Found these folks on Yelp and I think they will be my go-to rental place next time I'm in town!…read more Wanted to try out the kiddos on some boogie boards, and at $10 for a 24-hour rental, it's not a bad rate. She even waived a fee since I paid cash. When I came back two days later to rent them again, they already had most of my info, I just needed to rescan my license and pay up and it was smooth sailing. A third day would have put me over the weekly rate ($25), and she said I could just pay the $5 since I had already rented two days. Nice, some other place might have penalized me for that, but these folks are just trying to make the equipment rental process really easy. Even returning the boards I just handed them back and told them my name, no need to sign anything. While I only got boogie boards, they also have surf boards, paddle boards, kayaks, and so many bicycles. Their website has the full list of prices and offerings. I'll definitely be back - highly recommended!!!

    We rented a tandem kayak. Very helpful, good directions and map if want to do self-guided tour…read more They have a really good launch location and nice scenic loop before pathway opens to the bay where can get close to the lighthouse. We were able to see an eagle, ponies and plenty of birds. It's about 2 hrs and great way to see nature up close. We're planning on using them again when we come back. Would recommend!

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    Chincoteague Island Outfitters - Lots of bikes available with more stuff to rent inside

    Lots of bikes available with more stuff to rent inside

    Chincoteague Island Outfitters - Lots of bikes available with more stuff to rent inside

    Lots of bikes available with more stuff to rent inside

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    67th Street Paddle Cove - Getting ready!

    67th Street Paddle Cove

    4.9(13 reviews)
    59.9 mi

    This was so fun. We were walking back from the beach and asked Jacob what time they closed. We…read moredropped our stuff off and went back. Jacob greeted us again and was very nice. He was also very helpful. Would recommend it to anyone!

    This was the best part of my vacation! (As was finding Jimmy's Kitchen that had homemade chipped…read morebeef gravy!) I'd never been kayaking before. Something inside of me said let's goooo! And so I did! I invited my daughter and her BF as well. We made reservations for an eco tour at 4pm. It was to Last about 90 min or so. We found the spot. (Right behind Ron Jon surf Shop) we were fitted into the kayaks and here we go! I thought it would be hard or strenuous to paddle but that thinking was the exact opposite of the reality! It was smooth floating over the water in the bay! This kayak can float in like 5 inches of water!! We had the best tour guide! (Jacob) He showed us all the mussels that make up the Bay island grasses and the different birds and how to tell them apart. Small blue herons with the yellow feet and we Saw a nice size Osprey flying around hunting for food. We also found and learned about horseshoe crabs. I mean, I've seen those all my life in NC but never picked up a live one! It was like a tarantula under his helmet and I think Jacob (our guide) said they had 10 eyes!!! Wow!!! We saw everything right in front of our eyes. No binoculars needed. It's extremely relaxing. Extremely informative. Extremely beautiful. There were another 3 people that bunched with our group to kayak and a family of prob 4. I think paddleboarding that also bunched with our group as well. Everyone was very respectful and very interested in everything Jacob spoke about. We didn't take our phones on the boats. We didn't know what to expect and actually we were a bit wet. Next time I'll bring mine and put in a sandwich bag or something. Also *** please tip your guide.*** It's the right thing to do. Please come to this specific location and do your kayaking and paddleboarding. It's super awesome!

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    67th Street Paddle Cove - What a great time!

    What a great time!

    67th Street Paddle Cove - Beautiful location. We actually boat into the marsh channels to see the wildlife!

    Beautiful location. We actually boat into the marsh channels to see the wildlife!

    67th Street Paddle Cove - You don't need binoculars!!

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    You don't need binoculars!!

    Ayers Creek Adventures - Great Egret - amazing views of wildlife

    Ayers Creek Adventures

    4.9(42 reviews)
    51.7 mi

    What a blast!! Bringing our dogs kayaking at Ayers Creek…read moreAdventure was the highlight of our trip! Glen was so kind and gave us great instructions. He was patient as we introduced our dogs to the kayak and switched rowers! They have a great mounting and dismounting platform that made it easy for beginners to get in and out. Sooooo much fun.

    We paddled with Ayers Creek Adventures on a recent weekend for their once-monthly (season…read morepermitting) full moon kayak tour. Both Steve and Suzie are excellent, friendly and accommodating hosts and really know their way around this waterway. You embark from right behind their property with quality equipment and a really informative briefing on paddling techniques and boat launching. They use a special boat launch device where you can step off a dock directly into the boat without having to enter the actual water...nice to stay dry! The paddle itself took us along this intercoastal (brackish water) waterway where we saw some really interesting wildlife including many bird varieties and even some muskrats (we may have interrupted them making baby muskrats...sorry Mr. & Mrs.!!!). Coolest part of the wildlife tour was seeing two separate bald eagle nests, both with eaglets inside! Those nests are soooo huge, like 300 pounds and several feet wide! After returning from the 2 hour-ish paddle, Steve and Suzie fired up their firepit to offer us both warmth and a place to have a cookout! We brought along drinks, hot dogs and all the fixings for s'mores and shared them around the group. It was fun getting to know folks a bit better and again the owners were the perfect hosts for the entire adventure. I cannot recommend Ayers Creek Adventures more highly...give them a try for a really fun and unique experience while in the area!

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    Ayers Creek Adventures - Serenity

    Serenity

    Ayers Creek Adventures - Family Fun

    Family Fun

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    Hands on Science

    Coastal Kayak

    Coastal Kayak

    4.8(72 reviews)
    64.9 mi

    I feel like a real insider now, because I found the most perfect kayak and sailboat rental place…read more I've been here twice this year I get nothing but great energy from Jen and Mitch; paddling or sailing with them is like being with my own paddle club back on the Ches. I've gotten awesome service from them - whether it's booking a lesson last minute, or asking for a touring yak pre-seasons. Their little shop is adorable and in a perfectly serene location right on the bay. I can't tell you how much this counts for me - city docks and slips are just un-fun and their shop feels like my favorite put-in back home. They are both experienced paddlers and chatting with them is just like chatting with any of the sea kayakers in my paddle club. The Lil-Ass Bay (I'm sorry, I just can't help it) is also a great paddling spot ! With extremely limited boat traffic, and a refuge to it's north, kayaks can relax a bit and focus on observing the wildlife without having to keep their head on a pivot for speeding boaters and fishermen. These same reasons also make it a great place to take sailing lessons and let the wind carry you a bit. I have to admit that I've never actually paid attention to the prices ahead of time. You can tell when you're dealing with Jen, Mitch, or any of their helpers that they are going to be fair and reasonable. So I've always just gone out, come back when I wanted to, and paid and every single time I've been happily surprised at the price. Even the sailing lesson was more affordable than I expected. Paddling here is like paddling with a friend. Will definitely be back on this trip and many future ones. Quite side note about sailing, yes, they do have some rules about sailing as another review posted - not being able to jibe can be a little bit annoying sometimes when you really just want to run or reach down a bit, but it allows them to keep the sailing accessible and affordable to more people, which is important. Can't wait to get back out there again.

    As you can see from my prior review in August 2023 I love this place. I love to kayak with my…read morefamily. I was here again with my same family of five including two elementary school children. This time I rented two double kayaks for 1 hour at $30 each or $60 total. I also rented one single kayak for one hour or $20. Our total cost was $80 for two doubles and one single kayak in total. This time we traveled south in the bay since the current was moving North. That made it easier for us to kayak back to the kayak base. We returned within one hour. I also purchased a Coastal Kayak hoodie for $40. We agreed we will return here again.

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    Coastal Kayak - The Grand Finale

    The Grand Finale

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    Coastal Kayak - Coastal Kayak Beach

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    Coastal Kayak Beach

    Burnham Guides - paddleboarding - Updated July 2026

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