I live on the coast, my daughter, who lives in the he Raleigh area was down and had a Christmas…read moregift she needed to exchange - we took the time / day to drive to the Kinston store the day after Christmas. I didn't realize there was a store wide sale of 50 percent off and they were going to be flooded with shoppers. But that was ok We stepped to the register area in the ladies section of the store, stopping at the register on the left when facing the check out station - Before I could get beyond we would like to make an exchange the associate we were speaking with turned , called another associate over and with the most sarcastic tone of voice and eye contact said: We have another exchange. I'm confident without a doubt she had a long day but her attitude and tone were completely unnecessary. I've been stopping by The Neuse Sport Shop for many years and have never had a less than positive encounter with any other associate. I completely understand seasonal help is essential during the holiday season but basic courtesy isn't a trate the store should have to teach. Maybe associates should be reminded to treat each guest as they would like to be treated and let their personality shine as bright as the day they were interviewed / hired for the position. As it ended up, after looking around we didn't make the exchange , we'll try the Cape Carteret store . *The associate we encountered had below the shoulder, thicker, dark hair that was parted down the middle. I'll end on a kind southern statement that speaks volumes : Bless her heart . . .

Received $100 online gift card from my son. Ordered an inshore rod that was shown as in stock, at…read more$119. Order was cancelled not in stock. Ordered a less expensive inshore rod shown as in stock, plus some lures to make total over $100 for free shipping. Rod order was cancelled not in stock. Received the lures. Now I'm afraid to order a rod plus enough other items for free shipping. So I ordered another rod shown as in stock, but have to pay shipping. Waiting to see if this is also cancelled.

EJW Outdoors, Inc sells bikes, trikes, e-bikes and beach gear at this location. This is a mini…read moreversion of their main store in Morehead. I happened to be their first bike customer, and picked up an Electra Trek Townie Go 7D Step-Thru bike!

Friendly service, the place is primarily a bike sales and service shop that is a satellite business…read morefrom their main facility in Morehead. They have limited fishing supplies, what I was interested in buying, including frozen surf fishing bait. They were so good at supplying me with that critical item and are so close to the Pebble Beach Condo/resort where we were staying that I will go there again as needed.

Hot Wax is absolutely amazing! My husband and I have always wanted to go kayaking on one of our…read moreEmerald Isle trips. Hot Wax provided all of the equipment we needed! A standard 1 person kayak for me and an anglier kayak for my fishing hobbist husband; which included a rod holder, anchor as well as paddles and life jackets for both of us! Lani and Mike were super great at communicating with us on delivery timing and answering any questions that we had!  We will absolutely be using Hot Wax in the future and recommending to our family and friends!!  Thank you so much again Lani and Mike!!

If you're looking to find a great surf and kayak shop, this is the place. I met Mike & Lani just…read morebefore a strong storm was forecast to hit. I'd thought I'd beat the storm, but it was already pushing waves over the docks. They let me postpone my excursion for a few days until the weather improved, then helped me out again. Both Mike and Lani know surfing, it's in their blood. They are well connected to the community and are just great people. Great selection and their store has most anything you'd need to kayak or surf. I enjoyed looking around in their shop. It's actually cheaper for me to rent from the Hot Wax Surf Shop than to haul my own kayak to the island. I can't think of a better place to go for rentals, accessories, and good solid advice.

I purchased a t-shirt, washed it ONCE so I could wear it and the vinyl image is peeling off. Don't…read morewaste your money.

Inexpensive shirts and beach cloths. I broke my chair from home and had to get new one from hereread more

My husband and I have been renting ebikes for a few months now. After trying many models, Pedego…read morewas our favorite. We were so thankful to Kathy and Sonny and Emerald Isle Pedego for helping us in our purchase of 2 of our very own. They answered all our questions, were extremely well versed in the products, and helped put us at ease as we made the decision to become Ebike enthusiasts. After being avid runners each of us experienced knee surgeries. Pedego gives us the freedom of exercise, the joy of a shared hobby, and the great experiences that bring adventure to our lives. We highly recommend the product, and more specifically, the Emerald Isle location.

I rented a Pedego electric bicycle during our week at the beach last year and super highly…read morerecommend them. They are friendly, helpful and the rental is so reasonably priced - especially for what you get which is unlimited miles on a top quality electric bike. Emerald Isle is perfect for biking and adding electric makes it effortless and so much more fun. No more super sweaty rides. Think breeze in your face while passing people who are huffing and puffing as you ride all the way to the aquarium and back. Or just a short hop to Muttigan's for your morning coffee. You don't even have to peddle if you don't want to with throttle assist. Get as much or as little exercise as you want. They give you a sturdy lock to use for the week as well as a battery charger. It fully charges in about 4 hours and range was never an issue for me. I think all the bikes have a basket too. So much fun! Treat yo self!!

South Swell is my go-to for sunglasses, sandals, tshirts, swimsuits, and more! They have a great…read moreselection of men's and women's clothing at any given time throughout the year. Their management and employees are welcoming and helpful which makes the shopping experience a pleasure!

Great quality selection and friendly staff. Clean store. Good local spot. Can't wait to return!read more

My family and I signed up for a boat charter out to shark tooth island to find some shark teeth…read morethis summer. This was by-far our favorite activity that we did on our vacation. In the past, we have rented kayaks from Pogie's and have always loved renting through them. Pogie's was AMAZING to work with both during this trip and in the past. They were very kind and attentive to us during our time with them and gave us some local tips for our adventure. They were able to accommodate our larger group and went above and beyond to make it a fun and successful outing. I highly recommend this place!

You've driven by, wondered how to take that micro adventure. It's too expensive, I've never kayaked…read morebefore, it's too sunny... Well STOP it and stop on by. Book online it will shave off some precious sand dollars. No waves? That's great, too easy. You don't have to put a boat in the water, they have a cool slide to launch you so you don't look like a weirdo. Service was friendly, helpful and able to launch even the stockiest of gentlemen. (Also bring cash for tip)

cute village of little thrift stores! so many antiques to…read moresee, such nice service! eclectic collections of little things and trinkets you'd expect :)

The entire "village" is amazing. There are four (4) buildings packed with most anything you can…read morethink of, from homemade jewelry, to china and even a boutique. Make sure you build in a couple hours into your schedule as you will want to see it all!!

Pass on this guide. I have been fortunate to fish in many venues in and out of the United States…read more Rainbows, Browns, Bone Fish, Trevally, Blue Fin and Great. I have been fly fishing for 40 years. This young man is a avid fisherman. But his flyrods are not loaded with the incorrect weight line. Generally you take an 8 weight and "cheat" and load it with 9 weight line. I had an 8 weight with 7 weight line that he provided. I can double haul a fly with the right line into the backing. He is focused on the easy catch, a bait ball. He has never used a switch rod or a Spey rod. He is basically a "gear head" lots of spin rods on board. I know, I am a demanding client. But I was very specific "Just get us on fish, and only with a fly rod in my hand." Any time I have fished off the Carolinas I have caught Spanish Mackerel, He did not have a fly rod set us with a bite leader, even though he said if the False Albacore were not on, we will catch Spanish Mackerel. He provided a "boat ride"...and I have a boat. Save your money. Shame on me for not doing more careful research on Perry's abilities. As much I like Perry, he blew it. He should have been honest and told me to save my money. It was a boat ride. Find another guide is my best advice for you. Oh, and for $900 he does not provide a simple lunch, like a 6 inch Subway. My bad, fool me once shame on you...but he will never fool this angler a second time. The guest I brought along did get sea sick, and Perry was considerate and compassionate towards him. But that was later in the day. Perry did discount the trip to a 3/4 day, ($750). But the bigger point was the bite was never on, and he knew it. Please take this review as my way to help you have a great day on the water...after all "the tug is the drug" :)

Love this outfitter and guide service. I got the opportunity to fish the redfish rodeo fishing…read moretournament a few weeks ago and the shop and Perry had a lot of good knowledge and tips and despite the conditions being less than ideal we were able to get on some fish! Super knowledgeable and fun guys! Lookin forward to taking an albie trio with him October 30th! Highly recommend Sound Side Outfitters.

Ed and his crew were awesome to work with. They helped me sell my old bike on consignment and then…read morespent the time to help me find the perfect replacement. You can tell they genuinely care about getting you on the right bike, not just making a sale. Everyone I dealt with was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. They went out of their way to make sure I ended up with a bike that fit both my riding style and budget. Great service, great people, and a great overall experience. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a bike shop they can trust. ‍

Great Crew at Blue Clay ! Anders was knowledgeable and made it easy to buy a bike. Highly…read morerecommend if your looking to buy a new bike or get your bike serviced !!