If you're visiting Beaufort or Atlantic Beach area, do yourself a favor and rent from Beaufort Paddle. I guarantee you'll have a 10/10 day. We had the opportunity to take a couple of Debbie's single kayaks out to the Carrot Island area and had a fantastic experience. Her service is unmatched and the value is incredible. We were out exploring for about 5 hours and towards the end of the day, Debbie called to check in (and make sure we were ok) which shows just how much she goes above and beyond for her customers. Not to mention the included paddles, life vests, water shoes, and phone cases. Next time we're in Beaufort, we'll definitely be renting from Beaufort Paddles. Thanks Debbie!! read more

Beaufort Paddle - Rental kayak (single) on the water near carrot island. - Paddleboarding Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

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Highly recommend! Our group of five had a great time at our paddle boarding lesson. Debbie made it seem so easy and fun. Can't wait to go back. read more

Family of 6 went on the 2+ hour guided tour and had a great time! Karen was our guide and she was so fun and helpful. We were able to see a few horses and porpoises along the way. We will definitely be back! read more

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My wife and I had a great experience with our first visit to Beaufort Paddle. Can't remember the guy's name, but he was awesome. Very well run shop. Great equipment and knowledge. Plus, it's a great area to kayak. I highly recommend this business, and we will be back. read more

Best tour I've ever been on. They were so helpful & welcoming. Ashley knew so much about the area because she's a local. We kayaker, foraged for food & seashells. Saw wild horses. Learned about moth cocoons. It was great read more

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Team was great, walked us through the best route to take, got the kayak to water and helped us aboard. Gave us a cooler with water and a map, first class all the way read more

We had an awesome time with Amy. She was so informative with showing us the local history. The time for our excursion was just perfect. It was a highlight of ours during our fun weekend in AB read more

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If youve wondered about paddle boards: go, now. We got some extra guidance when a member of our party was shaky getting started. They were the most sure footed by the end. If the two with the least skill in the group could get it (and gush about it) you can too. Previous experience helped who had it and the rest caught up. Safety is #1, you're going to feel safe before you go. They'll make sure of it. Great staff, easy booking - logistics (blah blah). Do recommend getting the el cheapo water shoes at Wings or Eagles or Styx or (insert band name pun here). Picked this one bc of the location and options available scenic and water traffic wise: wanted to see boats and such. It's a win and it's priced right. Buy some it's okay if you lose them sunglasses when at the cheapo store and take sunscreen! (They hook you up with some water in a cooler to take along ). It's a winner - you're still reading. Just go. read more

Beaufort Paddle - A novice's successful two hour jaunt. Will stay longer and go farther next time. - Paddleboarding Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

Beaufort Paddle was awesome. The best part of my time in that area. We had gone to Emerald Isle and the beaches were somewhat crowded, people were not social distancing, etc... Beaufort Paddle was professional, taking the proper COVID-19 precautions and then the kayaking... it was beautiful, got us away from crowds and was simply wonderful. Had a great time. Thank you for taking care of your customers. Also had email interaction and a telephone call with Beaufort Paddle prior to my trip and they were super friendly, professional and responsive. Kudos. Keep up the great work!!! read more

If you are looking for a place to rent paddleboards or kayaks this is the place to go. They are really knowledgeable about the area and provide great info on where to go. They gave us a cooler with ice to put our lunch in. They also have a safety boat to check on their clients to make sure there are no problems. We tried other rentals in the area, but this is the one we will come back to. read more

Vacation highlight! Renting tandem kayaks from Beaufort Paddle was so much fun! Rod was great to work with, offering great guidance and provided waters, a map and waterproof bags for our gear. We paddled to Carrot Island and were able to spot a couple of wild horses which was exciting. Highly recommend!! read more

Beaufort Paddle - Wild horses on Carrot Island - Paddleboarding Near Me - Beaufort, North Carolina

My teenaged daughter and I had a stand up paddle board lesson and tour. We were complete novices to paddle boarding and had never kayaked at the coast before, so exploring the open water felt a little daunting. Karen, our tour guide, was fantastic! She provided water, water shoes, a map and life jackets, and required a lesson (which we wanted!) before we went exploring. She made sure we were comfortable and took us on a guide to a beautiful nearby island, and ensured we stayed safe but also offered us some challenges that suited our comfort levels. We could have stayed out longer and done some additional exploring on our own but since we don't really know much about tides and currents we stayed with Karen. We had a blast on our 2-hour trip (which was topped off with an ice pop!) and the price was incredibly reasonable. It was a perfect experience for our first time and when we are in the area again we will definitely come back. read more

We had a great time kayaking with Charlie out to Rachel Carson reserve. The paddle was fairly easy and the tour talk was full of fun facts and interesting. After doing this with a tour guide we see how easy it is to paddle over to the islands so we may just go on our own next time. read more

We braved paddling with 5 kids and a good deal of trepidation. Beaufort Paddle was absolutely lovely. They had dry bags for us to borrow and loaned the kids appropriate water shoes. Our guide tailored the trip for a large group of children . When we had to come back early because of a storm, the staff gave the kids popsicles while they waited for the storm to pass. I highly recommend calling and asking for a guide to join you as you paddle. Really excellent customer service. read more

Excellent experience with a lesson and paddle. Our guide was lovely and the entire experience had great service.

This experience was the highlight of our trip-in fact we came back the next day to do it all over again plus a SUP lesson!! Tom and John are very helpful and friendly with helpful tips and everyone is very accommodating. The owner and his wife take their business very seriously and make sure you are safe and satisfied. I highly recommend Beaufort Paddle!! read more

Rod and staff are friendly, knowledgeable about the boats and area and want you to have a fun and safe time. They supplied us with life jackets, boats and drinking water for our time out. Easy access to Rachel Carson Preserve where you can sometimes see wild ponies, lots of wading birds and Beaufort, NC waterfront. Reasonable rates, friendly folks. read more

The owners, Rod & Debbie, greeted us immediately. Even though the place was very busy, they made us feel like we were the only people standing in their shop. We rented 2 kayaks for two days to paddle/explore Long Creek by our campsite (Long Creek Family Campground). Ed, the young gentleman that helped load up our kayaks was more than helpful. Since he had LOTS of experience loading kayaks into all types of vehicles, he showed us the best way to tie them in. Then he borrowed us the straps so we did not have to worry about straps! When we returned the kayaks, Aimee (the beautiful lady that does Kayak Tours) greeted us and helped us get unloaded. She was genuinely interested in how our exploration of the Long Creek went. After several minutes of stories, we were off. I just cannot say enough kind words about our experience with all the people at Beaufort Paddle! If you are considering a tour or looking to rent, GO TO THEM!!! I write for Destination Magazine so look for them to be included in an upcoming issue! read more

We went to Beaufort Paddle to kayak and although the weather did not cooperate, the young man and woman who assisted us were amazing. They answered our questions and even took our number to call if they opened back up. We hate that we did not have the opportunity to kayak but we will be back on another vacation due to the outstanding customer service and cost! read more

We had such a great time on our guided kayak tour! Tessa was friendly and knowledgeable and took us to some really cool spots in the area. She tailored the tour to what we were looking for and we had the best time exploring the different islands. I'm sure all the tour guides are great but I can definitely vouch that Tessa is awesome! The company itself has clearly thought about how to make their customers have a great experience from start to finish. They provided all the equipment, had a super easy check-in process, and brought water bottles for us during our tour. On the safety side, they wore face masks when we we're getting ready to leave and sanitized equipment between tours which made us feel comfortable given all the COVID-19 craziness. This was the perfect Sunday morning activity for us beginner kayakers and I'd highly recommend them!! read more

Amazing service, very very kind staff -they are super personable and offer anything that you need! Paddle boarding was super relaxing and a lot of fun!! read more

I had an absolutely great time paddling around Beaufort. I showed up and Rod went above and beyond to make sure I had a good time. He let me borrow water shoes, a dry bag for my phone and even offered a cooler of water. After getting everything organized I realized that I left my shorts back at Camp Lejeune. I told Rod and asked him where I could go buy some cheap shorts. Rod told me not to waste my money and let me borrow shorts. I couldn't believe it. I got some great paddling in, saw some beautiful areas, and experienced incredible customer service. Rod also offers a military discount to boot. This was a great experience and I highly recommend it. read more

We had the best experience with Beaufort Paddle! We had 6 newbies and they were so encouraging and patient. If you are not sure you can paddle board, go here and they will teach you. Tommy and Ashley were our guides and they were excellent!!!! Highly recommend this group! read more

Took our first ever paddle board lesson and it was fantastic! Rod and John were awesome!! Great customer service from start to finish! Will be back! read more

All of the staff was super friendly! We were offered drinks to bring kyacking with us, along with water shoes to wear! Prices were super reasonable and we had a great time! Highly recommend. Amazing customer service! read more

This place is amazing! They give you a map of the area and really watch out for you. The owner looks out for his paddlers and he checked on us throughout our mini adventure. If you need anything, just ask! The day my husband and I went kayaking we saw a bottlenose dolphin maybe 20 yards from us. We paddled to the Rachel reserve area and walked the trail. We were able to see a beautiful wild mare grazing on tree leaves! I highly recommend this business and we will be back! read more