Perfect area. First time kayaking, went on a Tuesday for $30 an hr. Good parking but only…read morePortopotties. Life vest included. Little store on site with tshirts and bags for your phone to keep dry. Accommodated us without reservations which was amazing. Definitely a highlighted experience I recommend to all. Motorized boat was in the water with kayakers and they were going fast which caused us to bop around, was a bit scary for someone who can't swim in open water so keep that in mind if you're nervous around water.

This place was great! We rented a house right down the road and it was very convenient but it's…read moreonly a 5 minute drive from downtown Narragansett as well. The check-in process was very efficient. We filled out some forms in one area, paid in another, and then got our kayak in another. We went from parking to being in our kayak in about 5 minutes. Note that we got there about an hour after it opened so it wasn't that busy yet. We drove by later in the day and it was packed, so I'd say the earlier you can get there the better. It was also hot so water, sunglasses and hats are helpful. Kayaks are in good condition and it's about a 20 minute paddle south to the north end of the Narragansett town beach. There are also motor boats around but most were very nice and gave us plenty of room. There's lots of wildlife around especially birds so would be good for pretty much anyone. Would highly recommend and would definitely go again.

Had a great time with the wife on a beautiful memorial day weekend trip. Decided to go last minute…read morekayaking and couldn't be happier! Small family run business, friendly staff! The owner and the daughter showed us the ropes and explained everything in detail, gave us directions and pointers on where to go, and even supplied us with water bottles in case we got thirsty. 5 star service for an affordable price!highly recommend ! *highly recommend the kayak that sits you on top rather rather than the traditional kayak that sits u inside especially if your planning on staying long, as this kayak type allows you to sprawl out and lay down, tan, or even take a little power nap in the sun! The wife was very envious of my kayak being that she could not lay down comfortably

The people there are fantastic! The kayaks and paddle boards were brand new! I went with my new…read moreboys and they had a blast. Also it's very reasonable priced. I'll go back again for sure.

This is what living in a small town is all about. I was panicking right before Christmas, package…read moreof 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!

We had the best time kayaking! We rented two kayaks at $35/person for 2 hours. The kayaks were…read moreclean, 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.

Our second experience with Paddle Surf, we booked a semi-private lesson for our 9 year old grandson…read moreand his friend, first timers. We arrived early but our instructor (Carter) took us immediately. The waves were challenging for beginners but Carter had the boys in the water quickly and both said they had a fantastic time. Memory-making experience for all!

This is our second experience with Paddle Surf RI and it did not disappoint! Brian worked great…read morewith our 8 and 6 year olds in the water. Great experience all around, highly recommend.

Great service. Perfect for Newport. We didn't have to worry a about transporting boards.Delivered…read moreright on time, and picked up when we finished. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience - the owner?operator Ed Sanchez was super flexible with drop-off/pick up and…read morerental duration. We rented 3 kayaks for 2 hours over a weekend with very variable weather and he was very adaptable. Ended up with a great two hours on a lake - with kayaks delivered right to the beach! Highly recommended

These people are super nice and helpful. My friend had never paddle boarded before and they walked…read moreher through step by step of what to do. It was quite the choppy day and a workout for sure but was super fun and cheap for what you get. I would highly recommend these guys for an hour or two of fun in the sun!

This activity is so much fun! Stability and mobility make Stepboarding easy for any experience…read morelevel. Even dogs find a special place to enjoy the ride. Thanks for a great experience @ Newport Stepboard.

I purchased a paddleboard at The Kayak Centre 4 years ago. My experience then (and a few other…read moretimes since then for smaller purchases), was so great that even though I've moved to Cape Cod (1.5 hour drive away), when I was in the market for a kayak, I came back to The Kayak Centre. I called ahead and got excellent information and recommendations, and as I requested, they had the boats I wanted to try available when I came to check them out a couple of days later. I checked the boats out in the store and then did the in-water demo to try one of them out. You do have to pay for this, but I guess it makes sense as a bit of insurance in case you scratch or damage the boat and then don't end up buying it. And if you do buy the boat, they apply it to your total, so if you're serious about making a purchase, it's low-risk. I then looked at several accessories (new paddle, PFD, paddle float, skirt, roof rack, etc) and got a lot of great advice and information. They installed the roof rack I purchased and taught me tips on how to load and unload the boat on my own. Before this trip, I did shop around for a kayak and the attention and service I received at The Kayak Centre - from owner to seasoned employee to new employee to the waterfront staff to the installation guy, the service was amazing. They don't work on commission and are actual paddlers themselves, so you get real information and they customize the tips based on you personally. There were a few accessories that I was unsure about that they actually talked me out of buying. I could not be happier with my purchase and the service I received! I went into the store on a Friday afternoon in June and there was a steady flow of other customers, but I never felt like the staff was too busy or were rushing me. If you have as many questions as I did, I'd recommend avoiding the weekends, especially in the summer, because I'd bet they are really busy!

Lovely spot to kayak! Super friendly staff and brand new equipment! The area can be a little busy…read morewith boat traffic but still so fun!