Had a great time learning to surf with Chris today! He took us to a great spot and taught us how…read moreto surf in one day! He is a really nice guy and will take time to explain everything. He's been doing this along time and he knows how to make it seem easy!

This was a first time paddle boarding for myself, my husband, and our dog, Mochi. Chris was very…read morepatient while helping Mochi acclimate to the board. He went above and beyond by giving us a quick lesson and ensuring that Mochi and I were able to manage the board before embarking on our own. We loved the experience and would recommend it to first time paddle boarders who want to bring their dogs!

Our second experience with Paddle Surf, we booked a semi-private lesson for our 9 year old grandson…read moreand his friend, first timers. We arrived early but our instructor (Carter) took us immediately. The waves were challenging for beginners but Carter had the boys in the water quickly and both said they had a fantastic time. Memory-making experience for all!

This is our second experience with Paddle Surf RI and it did not disappoint! Brian worked great…read morewith our 8 and 6 year olds in the water. Great experience all around, highly recommend.

Mystic adventure CT, They are reliable, with integrity. I…read morerecommend them to anyone who is looking for a paddleboard or kayak. Jeff, the owner, always takes the time to answer any questions I may have and provides me with all the options available--from different types of paddleboards. Shop takes time to teach and show you proper body position and to be a fast paddler. I'm a new paddle owner and already going miles out there!

My wife and I decided to venture to mystic and rent kayaks. This was a great company. Nice staff…read moreand overall a really fun experience.

If you ever take a pit stop in Watch Hill or you're trying to stalk Taylor Swift at her waterfront…read morehome here, make sure to take a quick stop and check out the oldest operating merry go round in the US. Unfortunately, it's only for small kids as there's a weight limit due to the way it's designed, so if you got kids, hopefully they can appreciate the history behind it and enjoy the ride.

The Watch Hill Flying Horse Carousel is a historic carousel that has been operating in Watch Hill,…read moreRhode Island since 1884. The carousel was manufactured by the Charles W.F. Dare Company in Brooklyn, New York. It is unclear when exactly the carousel was manufactured, with some experts believing that it was assembled as early as 1867. It is one of the two oldest carousels in the United States, along with the Flying Horses Carousel in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard. The Watch Hill Carousel is also the oldest carousel in the United States in which the horses are suspended from chains. According to local legend, the carousel originally belonged to a traveling carnival. They brought it to Watch Hill some time between 1897-1883 and left it there for unknown reasons. It contains 20 horses in two sizes and it's believed that the bodies of the horses were carved from single blocks of wood, with the legs carved and attached separately. When the carousel rotates, centrifugal force drives the horses outward, giving rise to the name "flying horses." The New England Hurricane of 1938 caused extensive damage to the carousel. The horses were recovered from sand dunes and the carousel was restored to operation. Today the carousel runs from June to Labor Day. My family and I recently visited the Watch Hill Flying Horses Carousel. We were visiting some friends of ours who were vacationing in the area. I remembered hearing that one of the oldest carousels was located in Watch Hill and asked if we could all visit. Like other early carousels, the Watch Hill Carousel features a brass ring device. We first learned about this concept when we visited the Flying Horses Carousel in Martha's Vineyard. A wooden arm dispenses iron rings that carousel riders try to grab as they pass by. If a rider gets a 'brass ring', then they win a free ride. This whole concept adds a fun competive element to the ride. We let our older son ride a couple of times and he was lucky enough to grab a prized brass ring and win a free ride. We all had a fun time visiting the historic carousel and look forward to returning in the future!

Our favorite salt water launch site. Plenty of parking spaces and the dock is nice, clean, and…read moresecure. Plenty of cleats to tie on. Deep ocean is just a few minutes away with no - no wake zones. The drive to the launch has an interesting castle to look at. The owner has dozens of statues, gargoyles, and perfectly trimmed topiaries. Lots of people kayak from here. Some bring their dogs for a stroll. I've done some fishing and crabbing here. But honestly there are sooooo many mosquitoes and horse flies here and they're relentless! We mostly just use this place to launch our boat- away from the vicious bugs!!

A great place to…read morestart Barn Island in Stonington is one of the best places to launch a boat in Eastern Ct. It has a huge parking lot but since it is so popular it frequently fills up so people park on the side on the road. No one seems to mind but it does make for a long walk back to your vehicle. The ramp is steep but the water usually deep so it's easy for even a relatively large boat to get under way. Once you are in the water you have several great options. If you are in a kayak you can go north up the Wequetequock river, or south out to Stonington, Long Island Sound, Sandy Pt. or Napatree Point. This whole area was absolutely hammered by the 1938 hurricane and a beach in the area used to be called Kitchen Beach because appliances ripped from cottages were found buried in the sand for decades after the hurricane. Fortunately no hurricanes have hit in a while and the area around Barn Island is called Little Narragansett Bay and is usually quite calm. If you want more excitement in your yaking you can paddle out to Napatree Pt and old Fort Mansfield where rocks, old fishing piers and heavy wind and waves can conspire to give you a near death experience if you desire. Pretty good surfing out by Napatree also. For something less exciting you can go over to Watch Hill and get ice cream and some good seafood or just land on a isolated beach on Sandy Point Island. This was actually a part of Napatree but the hurricane literally tore the spit of land away and is now a rolling island. If you go east you can explore the very cool town of Stonington. Barn Island is a great place to launch no matter what your intentions are or abilities are. Just make sure you get there early during the summer weekends or you just might be in for a long walk to get back to your vehicle.

I'm not sure that the phone number on Yelp is correct because there is a different number on the…read morewebsite. Either way both numbers didn't get answered. I'm glad they had online booking unlike the other places but you should be able to reserve and pay for more than one item at a time.

From the owner: Paddle Surf RI newly in Mystic, CT has a cool beach vibe like no other! We offer quality service…read moreand experiences in stand up paddle board, surfing lessons, rentals and tours. We share a space with the Kula Project - great yoga studio and High Tide Juice Co. Stop by next time your in downtown Mystic and step your toes into the sand at our beach paddle barn. Get in touch with us by booking online or give us and old fashion call!

This is one of the best tackle shops in Washington county. They have everything from saltwater bait…read moreand tackle , to freshwater trout fishing supplies, to flies and so much more. When I need local squid for fluke season, this is where I go, when I need clams for spring tautog and seabass fishing, this is where I go. I've purchased the vast majority of my rods and reels through them, and they always have the best prices. This is your one stop shopping spot whether you are driving in from CT or NY or you are fishing anywhere in South County. They are located right in downtown westerly. Stop in and see Brothers Mike and Doug Wade .

I urgently needed a quality replacement rod and Mike had the perfect one for me within a short…read moreperiod of time. Mike also gave me some tips on where to look for stripers and when. I'm really happy to have this resource close to home.

It's amazing! 10/10 recommended! This love this place! And it is so fun to learn here, and I love…read morehow everytime I do a class I learn new things! It's so cool! And I love doing all the variations of activities here at NESS! It just makes this place more interesting! And I love how I got to make new relationships with some people and also do it with my friends too! Amazing place and such a great way to spend your summer time!

Excellent summer camp experience! My son loved his instructors as well as the program.read more

I went into the Rhode Island Surf Co. asking for recommendation on a quality travel surf…read moredestination and Walle informed me he was hosting a 5 day 5 night trip to Guatemala El Paredon-a remote uncrowded location. At first it sounded too good to be true but I took his word and went. The trip can only be described as a dream. Walle had local connects in El Paredon from a private chef to local surfers. We were able to score clean glassy waves every single day. The food was included and consisted of fine dining at restaurants that used locally sourced ingredients as well as homemade meals from a private chef-thank you Andy Manzi. The best part of the trip was the vast improvement of my surfing skills thanks to both Andy and Walle's professionalism and coaching style. Walle was able to capture aerial drone footage of me surfing and we'd review the footage in the hotel room on the big screen. Walle and Andy then provided micro-adjustments suggestions to my surfing and they have since carried my skillset miles! If you are looking to better your surfing at a high level and enjoy a relaxed paradise vibe and fresh food then this trip is for you.

Walle is keeping the stoke alive during these times. The store is awesome, his product knowledge is…read moregreat and just all around good vibes. I got a wetsuit shipped to me and it was a bit too tight but they didn't have the size I needed. Walle let me know as soon as a bigger size was in stock and held it until I was able to get back there.

I bought my Giant bike at Ray Willis's many years ago. One of the best "investments" of my life!…read moreIt's become a huge part of my life, and I've had the pleasure of Ray Willis/Remy's taking care of it ever since. It gets periodic and professional tune ups, and they're always a pleasure to deal with. Always a pleasant exchange. This is the exceptional part. I have a friend who is homeless, and I found a "beater bike" to give to him. I brought it to Remy's, and we all decided it was too far gone to resurrect. The guys looked at each other, smiled, and one of them went in the back and wheeled out a pretty decent bike that was made serviceable rather easily. They gave this to me for my homeless friend! He loved it, jumped right on it with a huge smile on his face, and I know we helped Improve the quality of life for someone down on their luck. This is the kind of people that you deal with at Remy's! That means a lot to me. I'm glad to be their customer.

5 stars! Ray Willis may be the best & most reasonably priced toy store in the area…read more The outside decor & interior may not be fancy but they have an awesome selection of toys. This past Christmas season I spent a lotta cash here & next year they will be my first stop when I get my son's list. They carry Melissa & Doug, Playmobil and Legos all at low prices. Most of their offerings are geared towards younger boys, nothing really for babies but they have a large selection of stuffed animals & some girl stuff. They also have a lotta cool little knick knack toys too like silly putty & cap guns. I found quite a bit of stuff for my son's stocking here.