I've known Tony many years, so he was my first choice in helping me recently with a stand-up paddle…read moreboard. He talked to me about options, gave advice, and recommended what would be the best fit to make some memories on the water! He is honest, caring, and hardworking to help deliver the best experience for you on Pleasure Island. If you are visiting, or live in the area, he can help tailor your rentals. From relaxing on the beach (chairs & umbrellas), to making your stay more enjoyable off of it (bike rentals to cruise the boardwalk!)-he has it all. Tony has a wealth of knowledge as a local for must-do's on your trip; Not only that, who better to get surf lessons from than a pro long boarder? If you are coming to Carolina Beach, Tony and his crew can help you out with what you need to have a great day at the beach and beyond!

Professional beach chairs and umbrellas rental place. They set the beach chairs and umbrellas for…read moreus. The crew is very attentive and courteous. Friendly, good prices clean. Highly recommended!

Amazing! One of my favorite activities this week, this summer... this life! Our family of 4…read more(kids = 11 & 13) showed up at 8a for our 8:15 lesson. Chris and Evan were our instructors. I cannot imagine it going any better. My first run, I did on my knees. Next, I was standing up. I ended up coming in and watching my family. My kids were standing up and looking so comfortable on the board. This was an amazing adventure - the small class size of 2 people to 1 instructor is dead on perfect! Check this out and have fun!

Sean was amazing and so personable with my 10 year old daughter trying surfing for the first time…read more We had a blast, and he more than went out of his way to make sure our experience was as good as possible. Even in less than optimal weather (rain and 40's) we had so much fun that we never noticed the weather. Would highly recommend!

We had a great experience with surfing lessons. All the kids that ran this place were nice and very…read moreinformative. They were able to get us an event that was a last minute request. Jackson was our instructor and was very good with my nine-year-old son. Truth be told I'm a little envious that I didn't think to move to the beach of North Carolina, and give Surf Lessons during my Summer's. Great place and I highly recommend them.

This was on my 17 yr old daughter's bucket list and it did not disappoint. Cody scheduled her with…read moreSpencer, who was fantastic from beginning to end. He started her out with all of the knowledge she needed before they ever got in the water, which calmed her nerves. Once they got in, she did fantastic & made it up on the first run. For a very rough and windy day, she had a great experience with no regrets. She even received applause from other beach bums. Spencer put a LOT of effort into pulling her & making her experience so great. Would definitely take more lessons if we had the time.

Highly recommend. Had an individual 2-hour lesson with Tristen who was knowledgeable, encouraging…read moreand made for a great first-time experience. Communication with the school was great too, as they were willing to work with my schedule and were clear in meet up instructions. Totally worth the cost.

From the owner: At Sweetwater Surf School, whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your…read moreskills, we have the coaching that will get you there. Setting ourselves apart from the competition, we pride ourselves on our instructor to student ratio, so that your shredder-to-be can maximize their time catching waves.

100% wonderful experience. My 12 year old took 2 lessons during our vacation week and had a blast…read more Her instructor Jill was super supportive, kind, and patient. She spent the whole time in the water keeping watch, but also gave my daughter the chance to catch waves on her own as soon as she was able. She loved it and we are looking forward to going back next summer, maybe even for a camp! Owners made sure our request for a female instructor was honored and were very responsive regarding any questions we had. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.

Caleb was great! Attentive, patient, encouraging. Such a fun group lesson with me and my husband.read more

These guys are the absolute best. We had six kids taking private lessons. The ocean conditions…read morewere rough and choppy but these guys got all six kids surfing despite the conditions. It was like they had been surfing for years. Topsail Surf Adventures is worth every penny. Don't miss out on this experience and specifically these instructors. We will be doing this again next year.

You will not find a better group than this for teaching kids how to surf! We booked with Jimmy and…read moreTyler and I will book again! Our son his fried and my husband had an incredible time with them Friday May 21st 2021. We enjoyed it way more than anything and we are all about the experiences - as our child was not meant to see birth nor a first birthday so we try hard to make sure his life is filled with these opportunities and fun! The rate they charge is super affordable (in fact I think they are under charging- so tip well). We will be back and use them again and again. In fact we have already booked them again for the last day of our trip!

My husband and I are visiting the area as part of a marriage retreat and received the afternoon off…read moreto do "homework". Since it is off-season but a beautiful day we decided to try and go kayaking. After checking several locations we found Blue Planet Watersports. They were absolutely amazing! They are all about customer service. The owner actually loaded the kayak into our truck himself and helped tie it down with bungee cord. Since it is the off season, he gave us a great deal AND gave us several locations for us to check out. Not being from the area, having private access and options is an absolute plus. My husband and I loved the personal service and would recommend to anyone looking to check out water sport rentals. 10++

This is the only company to rent from...friendly, reliable, and just great service-above and…read morebeyond!!

This is a great surf camp run by a family that has been surfing in this area for decades. I have…read moretaken lessons from Jo on many occasions and when my daughter was ready for lessons, she also attended Crystal South Surf Camp. Jo is an avid surfer who obviously loves what she does and it shows. She is patient and quick with a smile and knows EVERYBODY at Wrightsville Beach. She is a wealth of knowledge about surfing around the world and has mentored countless little wahines - inspiring lots of women to paddle into the big ones over the years! I highly recommend her surf camp.

From the owner: The original surf camp in Wrightsville Beach, Crystal South Surf Camp has been helping people from…read moreall over the world take their surfing abilities to the next level since 1996. Whether you have never surfed before and have always dreamed of learning or if you want to improve your already existing skills, we offer all of the coaching and instruction you will need in order to reach your fullest potential while staying safe and having the most fun possible! Through our programs, we will teach you how to surf and how to enjoy every aspect of the ocean. From surf etiquette and ocean safety to coastal ecology and marine life, you will develop a vast understanding of the ocean and how to enjoy every minute of your time spent in the ocean. Please join the fun this summer and let us share our love of the ocean with you!

Do not hesitate!! We saw other kids in the ocean at 44th Street getting lessons and having a blast…read morewith very courteous instructors, everyone happy and smiling. So I asked one of the moms videotaping her kids, "Who is the company giving these lessons?' I jumped on their website, texted the number there and got our 11 year old signed up for a private lesson for the very next day. Sydney was a lovely and patient instructor. The owner was there, too, very polite and organized and I paid with Venmo right there on the beach. And my son who had never surfed before got up about 40 times in his 90 minute lesson. Beaming and joyful. I 100% recommend Carolina Surf. And I am so glad we found them!

Want to say a huge thank you to Carston and Carolina School of Surf for an incredible morning on…read morethe water! He led our group of beginners through a stand up paddle board lesson and tour of the canals by the intercoastal waters in OIB, and we all had a memorable time. Booking was easy, we lucked out with the weather, and Carston was an excellent coach teaching us SUP basics. 10/10 would recommend for both beginners and experienced individuals alike.