This is what living in a small town is all about. I was panicking right before Christmas, package of gifts I'd ordered hadn't shown up. I called Jamestown Outdoors and the owner said she would swing by to open store and help me out on her way to buy groceries for her family holiday dinner. She went above and beyond to help me out and this is why I will purchase from them 1st, instead of ordering online, whenever I need a gift for family, friends, or me! read more

We had the best time kayaking! We rented two kayaks at $35/person for 2 hours. The kayaks were clean, the route recommended was beautiful, and we were able to rent same day (a Monday at 11:30 am). The website wasn't taking reservations so we called. We would definitely do it again! The staff was very friendly and there was a great bathroom to change in. read more

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I took my family here for a kayaking afternoon at the Jamestown Marina and was pleasantly surprised to find how well organized the program at Jamestown outdoors was the staff was very helpful and promptly assisted us upon our arrival. They helped us get acclimated to the kayaks and set us off on our own for an afternoon of enjoyment! read more

This is such a cool business! My boyfriend and I rented a tandem kayak from here last weekend to explore the waters around Jamestown. I called the number listed to see where they were located and the woman informed me she would deliver the kayak to me anywhere on the island! So convenient! Based on her suggestions we decided on Sheffield Cove because the air show was going on and we would be able to see the planes from here. The kayak was a Perception Prodigy- very good quality and sturdy- even with waves from several boats in the harbor we felt safe and sturdy. The rental was reasonably priced at $55 for a half day, the owners were super nice, and the delivery and pick up was very convenient. They also do bike rental if you are looking to explore the island by land. read more

Rented a tandem kayak and had a great time. Very reasonable price and everything was ready when we arrived. Would definitely do again!

Tried them today for the 1st time, my 15 yr old son dropped his glasses in the water right after launch. They could not be more helpful finding them, the girl who works there looked tirelessly! Finally the owners 11 yr old daughter found them in the murky water! We didn't feel like going after that and they offered us a rain check! Place is in a beautiful location, looks like it would be a great place to kayak! Can't wait to go again! Highly recommend read more

Better than expected. Team was ready for us and super helpful. We were provide tips on how to make the most of our excursion. Will definitely be back. read more

This place is a gem. Had 3 bikes for week rental. The bikes were clean and smooth. Everyone I dealt with was friendly, professional and easy to communicate with. We had to switch from pick-up to delivery last minute and we were riding bikes same morning. read more

Great experience renting boards with Jamestown Outdoors. Very accommodating and super helpful. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone. read more

Great experience from the very beginning. The guy was very nice. Answered all of our questions and made us feel welcomed. Will definitely recommend this place to our friends. read more

Great experience, beautiful area, Beth was extremely helpful with guiding us! Definitely recommend!

These guys are amazing!!!!! If you are in Newport wanting a five star experience then book here. A very nice family operates this shop and their kids are super cute and helpful instructors. They were extremely accommodating, organized, and everything you want when it's your first time SUP. Also they will laugh at your corny jokes. (Always a plus for me) read more

We had a great time! Friendly and accommodating staff, prompt, attentive service; scenery was breathtaking.

Jamestown Outdoors helped set us up for a wonderful bike ride. My son really wanted to ride a trailer bike and they made it happen! We had a gorgeous bike ride to Beavertown Lighthouse. They are very family-friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and honest. We will always do business with this wonderfully family owned company. :) Thank you so much, you made our bike ride phenomenal! read more

Jamestown Outdoors always does a terrific job. They are friendly, helpful and offer a great product--whether it's kayaks, bikes or paddle boards. I highly recommend. read more

Great people, great spot, perfect day. I had some questions about location and payment, and the folks at the store could not have been more friendly and helpful. We arrived at our scheduled time on a Sunday morning, and Casey was ready and waiting for us. She was helpful and friendly and got us prepped and shoved off in our paddle boards with ease. A couple of the people in our group were beginners and she put them right at ease. Will definitely do it again. A hearty recommend from our group. read more

We rented two paddle boards. Jamestown Outdoors met us at Fort Getty Park and made sure we didn't have to pay the park entry fee. Jason delivered the boards and was really nice and helpful, especially since it was our first time on paddle boards. When we pushed off the shore, the conditions were nice. Within a few minutes the wind kicked up and made paddling difficult (I guess it was a bit of left over wind from Hurricane Arthur). I'm an experienced rower, and I had a hard time fighting the wind. We really didn't get to see much, and we got blown to the opposite side of the bay. Despite being way off course, Jason picked us up and drove us to our original spot. He then fully refunded our money, even though we were out for a couple of hours! We didn't asked to be refunded, he just did it! This guy is seriously building some good karma. How come there aren't more business owners like Jason and his biz partner, Beth? By the way, Beth was incredibly responsive. I left many message and sent emails confirming reservations, and she responded with a call or email within minutes. Seriously, if you want to support good people and responsible business owners, try Jamestown Outdoors. Also, avoid Newport during summer holiday weekends. It's seems everyone from New England thinks Newport is the only vacation idea. The island is ridiculously overcrowded and you're dodging motor boats all the time you're on the water. At Jamestown, the water sports are a lot less congested. read more

We spent the weekend in Narragansett and decided to Kayak in Jamestown. The owner is very helpful and friendly, he drove with us to Fort Getty state park and gave us a few pointers on where to kayak. He also set the kayak for us and let us do our thing, no rush or stress about returning the kayak. This spot is your best bet for kayak, bicycle and paddle boarding rentals. We will definitely come back and highly recommend them. read more

We had an excellent experience renting paddle boards from Jamestown Outdoors. We recently moved to Boston and wanted to explore RI. Jamestown is much less commercialized than Newport, RI and is really beautiful. We called Jamestown Outdoors and the women on the phone was extremely helpful and kind. We were able to reserve three paddle boards at the exact time we wanted them in peak season in August. Their store front is amazing and a nice young gentlemen helped us get situated on the boards. The owner recommended paddling over to a taco spot on the beach called The Shack. It was AMAZING food and the perfect thing to paddle to. She even gave us a heads up that they only take cash. Jamestown Outdoors was AWESOME and we would HIGHLY recommend renting from them and exploring the area! read more

Had a great time kayaking. Jamestown Outdoors was easy to book and use. Very accommodating helpful staff.

Super friendly staff, helpful, and simply a great experience. A lot of fun and well worth it.

My boyfriend and I rented two single kayaks from Jamestown Outdoors on the Fourth. I was surprised to find a rental company open on a holiday. Not being very familiar with Beth, the owner, provided us with a map of the island and some helpful hints of where to park for our half day in Sheffields Cove. The equipment looked brand new and having them meet us right where we were going out was so convenient. I will definitely be renting from them again! read more

My husband and I recently took a paddle board lesson with Jason, owner of Jamestown Outdoors, and it was an amazing experience. The equipment, the venue (Ft Getty), and most importantly, the instruction was phenomenal. I'm a total beginner but Jason made it easy. He was knowledgeable and provided a great lesson, as well as a really fun tour around Dutch Harbour. I have to admit I was somewhat nervous about paddle boarding but this experience has given me confidence and a real interest in the sport. Definitely going to do it again! Jamestown Outdoors...you're the best! . read more

Rented kayaks Memorial Day weekend, everyone at Jamestown Outdoors was so helpful with recommendations and gear! Thanks so much!

I was able to rent kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets from Jamestown Outfitters recently. Jason delivered them to my exact location and time I needed them. All the equipment looked clean and new while performing exceptionally. If I ever have the need to rent again, I will be certain to use Jamestown Outdoors. read more

This could not have been a better, easier experience! I called around 10am and said we would love to rent two boats. Beth asked where we would like them delivered, gave us several very cool options as we were not too familiar with the area, and met us, on the dot, at 11:00. She off-loaded two Ocean Kayak sit-on tops, hooked us up with all the gear, ran our card and we were off in 10 minutes. We had an incredible four hours on the water for a very competitive price. If we are ever back to RI, you know we will be renting from them again. read more

My son and I rented a two-person kayak from Jason and Beth, and I just want to thank them for a great job. Jason met us where we wanted to go, helped us get the kayak in the water, and provided us with everything we need. The equipment was great, and we'll be going back there again. Thanks to Beth and Jason for a great time. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome shop. I rented a SUP and they weren't busy (bad weather) so they kindly delivered it to a Mackerel Cove for me. I know they cant always do that but i appreciated the flexibility. The owner was really nice and helpful. They seemed to have an excellent knowledge of the area and the various outdoor adventure opportunities. I would happily rent from them again! read more

During our recent stay on Jamestown, we rented 2 paddle boards and 4 bikes from this company, which they delivered to our rental house. The owners were super nice and gave us ideas on where to explore on the island. It was so convenient and both the paddle boards and bikes were in excellent condition. We will definitely use them again next time we vacation there! read more

My husband, daughter and I rented bikes for the day. We had an awesome experience with this company. The women(owner) who delivered our bikes to us was very friendly and helpful. We had a problem with one of the bike seats on one of the bikes for a few hours. We finally decided to call and ask if they could come and fix the seat. She came within 10 minutes, and tried repairing it. Thought she fixed it and told us to call if we had another problem even if she was a minute down the road. Well that happened. We called her back immediately because the seat still wasn't fixed. She told us she would bring us a bike right away. Within 10-15 minutes we were up and riding again. The women was extremely apologetic and wanted to refund us. We told her it was unnecessary. We just wanted to keep riding. Her customer service was OUTSTANDING. We would rent again from them without a hesitation. read more

A group of us rented some Kayaks over the 4th and had a wonderful experience. It doesn't get an easier then Jamestown Outdoors. We had a great time exploring the waters, swimming and laughing. Aside from the sunburn it was a perfect day. If you are thinking about renting some kayaks just do it! You won't regret it, don't forget the sunblock! read more