Things to do in Outer Banks, North Carolina Coast: The Best Stand-Up Paddleboarding

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!

Coastal Kayak Touring Company named a National Geographic Top 100 America's Best Adventures. We offer Kayak Tours & Stand Up Paddle Board Tours from Corolla to Duck to Kitty Hawk, Hatteras Island, and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge...Our tours are perfect for all ages and experience.

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports is the premier sailing and water sports location on the Outer Banks. Established in 1979, Nor'Banks has always been a leader in the industry and provides quality equipment, excellent customer service, and a safe environment for everyone. Nor'Banks offers the most complete water sports center on the OBX, with Waverunners, Parasailing, Wake Boarding, Waterskiing, Tubing, Kayaks, SUP, Tours, Pontoon Boat Rentals and Sailing (Rentals, Lessons, Youth Camps and Sales). The waterfront location is amazing with bathrooms, showers, 200-foot pier, and a grassy lawn. Nor'Banks is now the OBX Hobie Cat dealer and features all of their amazing boats for rental and for sale. We have a full restaurant and bar right above us! Come enjoy a day on the water and a night on the town.

We are a stand up paddleboard ("SUP") outfitter offering privately guided stand up paddle board tours, lessons, and rentals serving the Outer Banks from Duck, North Carolina. We provide lessons and tours from Corolla to Hatteras, ans also on Roanoke Island. We also book surf lessons and rentals through our exclusive partners!

Open during Summer Season. We are Located just behind the Inn at Corolla Light at 1066 Ocean Trail Corolla, NC 27927. Come enjoy Waverunner rentals and tours, Parasail flights up to 800 feet, Stand-Up Paddleboard and Kayak rentals and tours, Banana Boat rides and tours, tubing rides, pontoon boat rentals and tours, Crabbing and fishing adventures and more! We are the only Watersports on the Outer Banks owned and operated by Retired licensed Coast Guard Captains with a combined 50+ years experience on the water. Two of the three owners are Retired USCG in which hold the highest boat driver designation of a Surfman. Each of our Captains are Certified 100 ton Master License with a combined 15 years of watersports and parasailing experience.

Farmdog Surf School is a family owned and run surf school on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. With friendly, knowledgeable instructors and equipment hand selected for each individual, students are sure to have a great experience out on the water. Learn to Surf, Stand-up Paddle, and Stretch in style (now offering yoga classes!) Beach rentals and an Espresso & Smoothie Bar are also features of this memorable vacation destination.

Outer Banks Kayak Adventures offers premium guided Outer Banks Kayak Tours. From our maximum adventure Alligator River kayak tour to our beginner Kitty Hawk kayak tour, our OBX kayak tours are fun for the whole family. The Kitty Hawk kayak tour is perfect for beginners or anyone that enjoys nature. We kayak at a relaxing pace along the Maritime Forest and Marshes of Kitty Hawk. We often see turtles and river otters swimming in the water or sunning themselves just onshore. The Alligator River kayak tour is our maximum adventure tour. Our expert guides lead your group on an exciting adventure kayaking Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The 1-hour children's kayak tour is perfect for young children or anyone that wants a shorter Outer Banks kayak tour. History buffs will love our Roanoke Island kayak tour as we paddle the marshes of Roanoke Island. Our night-time Bioluminescence kayak tour and Sunset kayak tour in Nags Head, NC are our bucket list Outer Banks kayak tours.

*TOUR INFO* Explore the hidden Outer Banks & take a ride on the wild side with Outer Banks Adventures unique Eco-tours on NC's only Airboat or take a spin on a Guided SUP Tour. Air Boat tours start at 1hr at $60pp, $85 for 1.5hr or $100pp for 2hr, Tours cover between 18-27 miles & make several stops along the way including sand bars & private islands depending on which you choose, 1/2 day & Full day charters are available upon request where multiple areas & activities can be seen & done. Spend the day exploring the OBX that few get to see. Our Guided 2hr SUP tours $65pp for 2hrs & 3hrs are $90pp & include lessons. All TOURS are booked by appointment to ensure a personal & unique experience. We run from the Nagshead/Manteo at the Washington Baum Boat landing. Airboat tours have a 4 person minimum & a max of 10 per tour, LESS than 4 we can pair you up with another group or you are welcome to pay the difference for a private experience over 10 add a 2nd boat. *all prices listed are cash*

We are directly sound front in Salvo so everything we offer can be launched right here. If you rent kayaks you can keep them on our site and use them as you please throughout your stay. We have a large lawn area for "social distancing". Our Jet Skis are 2021 models our kayaks and paddle boards are newer too. We are right next to pristine marshes for kayaking and paddle boarding and are about a 15 minute paddle to wildlife sanctuary.

We make new riders every day! We are located in Cape Hatteras, NC and ship gear all over the world. Our Cape Hatteras "aqauplex" features our Flagship Store, Watermen's Bar and Grill, Watermen's Retreat and the REAL Lesson Center.