If you've ever wanted to go on sailboat, this is an amazing experience! The Captain, Jim, was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable about everywhere we went and sailing in general. On the sunset cruise, it can get a little hot sometimes, but once you make it to the ocean breeze, it is perfect. I was able to sit up at the bow and I definitely recommend it. You are able to see straight where you're going and have the best view. If you are near Wilmington at all and want to go out on a boat on the water, I would definitely recommend this. We went out for 2 hours and made it back right as the sun was setting.

Had a fantastic time with Captain Jim for our sunset sail! It was absolutely beautiful and Captain…read moreJim shared a ton of knowledge about the area and its history! The views were spectacular and it was such a great experience with the other couples in our group! If I am in NC again, I would definitely do another sunset sail! Great views and great company!

I wish I could give it 100 stars. My husband and I booked the Black River/Three Sister's adventure…read more It was amazing!! From start to finish we were in awe of how beautiful it was. Our guide Don was the best. He was so helpful and knowledgeable. You couldn't ask for a better time. You won't be disappointed.

Decided to give Mahanaim Adventures a try after finding a Groupon for a "Sunset Kayaking Trip with…read morea Picnic Dinner for Two." Similar to other kayak tours I've done, we were fitted with PFDs and given a basic tutorial on how to paddle/ maneuver in the kayaks. The owner/guide Don was very knowledgable and did a great job making sure that the group moved together and that we were safe at all times. After kayaking around the river we stopped off for a picnic dinner on Shark Tooth Island. It was fun hunting for fossilized shark teeth and other shells. My two criticisms of the tour were: 1) There wasn't much to see. We kayaked a little way down the river and then turned down a grassy side channel. Besides a couple of herons in trees and some alligator tracks there was not much scenery and it became boring after a little while. 2) The food options for dinner were a little underwhelming. They had some store bought sandwich thins/wraps and deli cold cuts for dinner. Without the Groupon the price of the 3 hour tour is $150/per person. I didn't feel that this tour was much of an "adventure" and the food definitely left something to be desired.

Angie did a fantastic job at having our fool of 10 in for a group work activity. We had 5 people…read moredoing the pottery wheel and 5 making candles. We had a blast and they also offer resin, and pottery painting. Greta place, great prices, and super host!

Great night with my family in surf city drinking wine and painting. We all chose a beach theme and…read moreCheryl was a wonderful teacher. It was a perfect balance of fun instruction and creative expression. This wasn't a paint by number experience. Definitely recommend checking this out if you are traveling in the area with friends and family.

Had a great time painting! COVID-19 restrictions compliant. Scheduled session with just my wife and…read moreI. Very professional, organized, clean, and patient with those less experienced (Me)! If you are looking for something to do with your significant other, then look no further. Highly recommend!

I bought a helicopter on a stick from herrings outdoors on May 4, 2026 I paid $3.19 I tried it…read morebefore I left the parking lot to make sure it works. Unfortunately my helicopter on a stick flew onto the top of the building and was lost for good. I then found out that I was scammed by said establishment. On Amazon you can get 100 of them for $9.99. Very dissatisfied with my purchase

Great selection. Wish I had a place like this around me…read more They had a porch sale with 30-50% off. Patagonia, howler brothers, and chubbies. All stuff I love. Saxx underwear which I wasn't expecting. Yeti stuff of course. The prices are what you'd expect. Very helpful staff.

My boyfriend and I vacationed with some friends in the Topsail area this summer. We all enjoy wine,…read morebut are by no means experts! Looking for something different to do in the area, we came across Topsail Wine Experience. We booked a private wine tasting at our vacation rental. She comes to your residence, how easy is that?! We chose the 'A Night in Tuscany' theme. Heidi worked with our budget to find the best range of delicious wines and we had an exciting evening tasting through selections we had never tried before. The tasting was interactive and fun and we all walked away having learned something new! Service overall was 5 stars. Heidi was personable, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about wine. Her passion and personality combined with expertise made the evening an unforgettable highlight of our vacation. I cannot recommend a more unique and delicious experience in the Topsail area, we will be booking again next time we are in town! Kate Boston, MA

From the owner: I am a WSET Level 3 certified sommelier offering personalized private wine tastings experiences &…read moreevents hosted at your residence. A unique activity to share with your family & friends. Tastings are tailored to you to create an unforgettable experience.

Yelp actually turned me on to Wilmington Outdoor Adventures. I got a random email from Yelp…read morestating I may be interested in this place. I was up for a kayak adventure so I checked it out. The owner, and tour guide, Kay Lynn was great. Very knowledgeable about the ecosystems and the river. We selected the Eagles Island kayak tour. Kay Lynn made it very easy for us. Supplied everything we needed, outside of water (note, do not bring plastic bottles). We had a blast. I would highly recommend WOA. Kay Lynn has three main tours, Eagles Island, Masonboro Island and Greenfield Lake. You can book and pay for a tour using the WOA website. I highly recommend WOA.

Amazing experience!!! I went on the Eagle Island tour- it was me and two other guests. The tour is…read more2.5 hours so be ready to kayak!! We saw several birds native to the area, including an anhinga and several egrets. We also saw two alligators!! I felt completely safe the entire tour. Kay gave us lot of fun facts and info about the landscape, including information about the rice canals, the plants, and different invasive species. You can tell she has serious passion for the environment! Great experience- HIGHLY recommend!

We rented the house Lookout, as we have done for approximately 15 years in a row. The house has…read moresteadily declined in upkeep over the years. The furniture is mostly the same as when we first started renting all those years ago. The formica counters are peeling and separating. But this year was an exceptionally bad experience. 30 minutes before check-in we were told that the a/c in the upstairs portion of the house was not working, but that "it should be fixed this week," and that they had installed a portable a/c unit. When we arrived in the house, the temperature upstairs was in excess of 80 degrees...and that was WITH the portable unit running. Thankfully it cooled down somewhat once the sun went down. The upstairs a/c was never fixed. Two more portable units were brought in, but those didn't make upstairs particularly comfortable. In addition, based on where they were installed, we completely lost the use of the upstairs porch. So at no point during our stay did we have complete use of the entire house in a functional way. When I reached out to A Beach Place about this and expressed our dissatisfaction, they said they were able to offer us a 10% refund. I reiterated the fact that we were not able to utilize over half of the house during the entirety of our stay, but they were unable or unwilling to offer anything else. It was a disappointing conclusion, considering the fact that we have spent so much money with them over the years. Neither the property owner nor A Beach Place seem concerned with ensuring that their customers have a satisfactory experience. So, in summary, do NOT stay in Lookout. The owner only seems to be interested in doing the absolute bare minimum maintenance, and has no interest in improving the property. A Beach Place is fine if everything goes smoothly, but if you are looking for someone to go to bat for you when things don't go well, they are either unable or unwilling to do so.

This year, 2025, was the 12th out of the last 13 years that we rented through A Beach Place…read more Everything is straightforward and easy to follow with the rental process. On the couple of occasions that we had minor maintenance issues with the rental, they were promptly taken care of. We love our current rental, Hidden Treasure", and hope to continue there years to come. It's clean, well kept and perfect for my wife and myself. Our previous home through them, the "Round House" (previously Ospreys Nest) was the upkept in the same manner, so I can imagine there are no surprises with any of their properties. We have not had any problems on their end that we have ever felt that they weren't acting above board on anything. A+