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2026 Kayak Tours Guide

Crystal Coast Map
Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
My Happy Place  overlooking  intercostal...

Savor sitting on the screen porch watching the boats coming in and out … short walk to beach access… eateries close by … pretty vistas of the inter coastal waterway / gorgeous sunsets on the sound

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Bogue Shores Ground floor Studio condo-q...

Freshly Owned and Recently Painted. This quant 300 ft studio bedroom condo in a private community is ideal for your escape to Atlantic Beach. Just across the street is a path with direct access to the beach. The Unit is located right by the pool...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Stay ‘Content’ In This Pet-Friendly ...

You’ll surely be “Content” when you stay at this cheerful 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach home—a ideal getaway for families, couples, or friends looking to relax by the sea. With bed sizes including a King, Queen, and Double, this home comfortably...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic...

Beaufort is a community that’s best explored from the water, and paddlers of all skill levels can find an adventure or two in store through Beaufort Paddle. Located in between the towns of Beaufort and Morehead City, and conveniently found...

There’s a whole host of ways to have fun on the Emerald Isle waters with the help of Hot Wax Surf Shop. Located just off of Emerald Drive along Mallard Dr., this centrally located surf shop offers a lot more than just boards and board shorts...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...

The small town of Swansboro is surrounded by wide, calm waters, which makes it a perfect destination for tackling a new kayak, paddle boarding, or boating adventure through Swansboro Paddle Boarding. Conveniently located on the very edge of the...

Sunfish • Fishing • Kayaks * Beachcats • Pedal Kayaks • Small Sailboats • SUPs • Surfboards • Gear • Advice • Friendly ServiceTrusty Watersports is a locally owned and operated kayak and sailboat shop. We...