Things to do in North Carolina Coast, North Carolina Coast: The Best Gear Rentals

Ride the Wind is a full service surf shop, offering surf instruction, surf camps, surf & kayak rentals, Standup Paddleboarding, and the latest in surf apparel, footwear, and sunglasses.

Coastal Explorations is an outdoor touring company dedicated to providing adventure, education, and entertainment fueled by the resources in our own backyard - The Outer Banks of North Carolina. Come join us on a kayak trip or stand-up paddleboard lesson, rent your own kayak or stand-up paddleboard, or go on a crabbing charter for some fun and a fresh seafood dinner!

We specialize in standup paddle board lessons SUP in Ocean Isle Beach, surf camps OIB, and surf lessons in ocean isle. Our staff is trained professionally and all adhere to a standard set of rules, morals and guidelines. We are practitioners of clean beaches to keep our main attraction looking as it did before we got here. The experience of surfing goes far beyond the act of surfing itself. We know the link between the surfer and instructor is very important. With this being said, each employee is maintained through our elite curation process. They have been hand-picked by the founders of Carolina School of Surf to represent the brand.

Mr. Beach Rentals is Southeast NC's Premier Rental Service. Mr. Beach Rentals offers free delivery and pickup on all standup paddle board, kayak, bicycle and beach equipment rentals. Mr. Beach Rentals kayak and SUP Tours are available for those looking for instruction and are fun and easy for everyone!

We offer Stand Up Paddle, Kayak, and Bike Lessons, Tours and Rentals. Classes include advanced lessons, tours, yoga and fitness classes in Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, Figure 8, Carolina Beach and Topsail. Students of any age, size, or water experience will enjoy a fun, go at your own pace adventure. We will glide effortlessly through the famous Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), the shallows of Banks Channel, and the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean of southern North Carolina all powered by you. We offer a wide variety of group and private tours that cater to anyones needs. With the premier calm water access to WB marshes, top certified guides and ample parking, we strive to make your experience the most comfortable, safe and pleasurable water adventure.

Here at Swansboro Paddle Boarding we offer paddle board and kayak rentals, as well as guided tours. /Our rental fleet consist of top-of-the-line paddle boards and kayaks. We are ranked number 1 in tours throughout Swansboro, NC for a reason. Our guides are truly amazing and they work extra hard to put a smile on each and every one of our customers faces. We offer island hopping, picnicking, Eco, shark tooth and shell hunting expeditions, as well as snorkeling guided tours! Need rentals for your whole vacation? No problem. We offer takeaway rentals and delivered rentals. Looking for a new board? We sell top of the line paddle boards that will last you a lifetime. Come in the shop and see what we have to offer for you! We also serve Dippin' Dots to help you cool off during these hot summer days. We look forward to seeing you guys!

We are a family run business offering jet ski rentals to visitors in the Wilmington area. We are located just minutes from Carolina Beach, and 10-15 minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. We have the best equipment, the best location, and the best customer service. Bring your whole family for an exciting & memorable day on the water, we guarantee it! Call or book your reservation online on our website. Hours of operation are seasonal and weather dependent, call before you come.

As Topsail Island's only surf school, we provide a learning experience that is jam packed with fun, laughter, and SURFING! We pride ourselves in safety and successful instruction. Our "Surf Schoolhouse" serves as our home base, supplying a convenient area to meet, park and shred! We also offer our locally designed and manufactured SCSS brand - hats, tees, rash guards and more, all centered around Surf City, NC. Rentals are available for hourly, daily or weekly rates. Paddle boarding lessons, tours and rentals available. Give us a hoot, we'd love to show you what stoke is all about!

Hwy 58 Bicyles provides everything needed for your biking needs. Our technicians will look over your bike for repairs and give you an estimate on the repair cost. Bikes are available for purchase as well, where our technicians will fit a bike to you and provide all accessories you need making you smile along the way. We also have bicycles available for rent and will fit those bikes to you as well. Hope to see you here!