While in Rodanthe, NC my family rented two double kayaks and had a blast paddling around the sound…read more This is an excellent adventure to take with kids. The sound is 1' to 3' deep so tip overs (if they were to happen) are not going to happen in deep waters. The kayaks are light - my wife nor I had any issues being the main paddler - we each had a kid in helping. We saw some fish, pelicans, and many sea gulls during our two hour rental. We dropped anchor (me holding onto the kayak) and got out and walked / played in the water midway as well. See my pics, this was a great time in the calm sound side waters. They close at 5pm most days so plan accordingly.

Nice owner and chilled worker, peaceful campsite by the sound. Good and roomy outdoor showers…read more(indoor showers are eh). Rental rate for wave runner is slightly discounted if staying on camp site ($55 for half hour jet ski but can't go too far north/south of the sound) Stayed at camp site #7 which has a view of the sound. Strong wind coming in from ocean side so make sure you have something solid to prevent the tent from blowing in (I used coolers).

This was kind of a wild experience! A bit overwhelming for me. Due to that I took my time and only…read morewandered around a portion of the entire store (or collection of different stores?). Maybe a good two time visit for those like me with sensory issues. There is so much! All sorts of beach-y items, touristy trinkets, souvenirs, clothing, footwear, fun randomness, gear and such that you might need for water adventuring (surfing? Scuba diving? IDK honestly! Not my area). AND kites! Stunning ones. Highly recommend this particular Kitty Hawk Kites. I know there are a few others among the Outer Banks. This one seems like the best or most epic store to wonder about. Bonus (for me): there is a bar upstairs! With a great view of the ocean.

This is a toy store like none other on the island. If you like toys, especially kites... this is a…read moregreat shop. The staff was super helpful and engaging. We bought about five kites... several for grandkids. Some for us grandparents. They have a lot of really interesting quality gifts and toys. If you are on the island (especially if you have kids) you should definitely stop by.

Effortless fun! Great instructions and unique experience. Thanks Justin. Really glad we went.read more

I wish I could give 10 stars! Incredible and perfect! Justin provided our group an unforgettable…read moreand fun experience! He gave each of us personalized instruction and encouragement to make sure we were successful at this activity and had a wonderful time. He was so patient and encouraging with those in our group who were intimidated and gave tips for tricks for those who were more daring. All the while, he made us feel welcomed and ensured that this was an extraordinary time of our vacation. Thanks, Justin! You rock! -Tanya Ungar

We LOVED parasailing with these gents! They were funny but obviously knowledgeable. Made me feel at…read moreease. My brother in law has a prosthetic leg and they did everything they could to make him comfortable. The only pain was I couldn't change my booking due to a last minute change but they very kindly said no. I totally understand why, and it turned out for the best! Thank you guys! We will be back!

This place was perfect place for jet skiing. They were friendly l,professional and knowledgeable…read more All safety precautions were taken. They explained everything so well. i would highly recommend anyone to come here. It's. well oiled machine!

This place was SO fun! We started off at a dock, and a boat came to pick us up (driver was really…read morenice!) We were dropped off at a boat in the middle of the water. And we met our drivers. Hailey and Pierre. They were SO nice, and funny and really engaged with us which was awesome! They gave us clear directions and helped us through it. They helped us get on our harnesses to go parasailing. They even dipped our feet in the water (with permission of course!). I would 100% do it again! They helped us on and off the boat,. And they have many payment options which I found helpful. All I can say is I would do it again, and you should do it. And if you get Hailey and Pierre you're lucky! (If the director is reading this give the two of them a raise!) So yes a 5/5 stars would be reasonable for this!

Super friendly staff with nice jet skis. Lots of fun. We rented for an hour and my son had a…read moreball. They have paddle boards and kayaks to but we don't try them. If you adventurous stop in and give it a try.

The Outer Banks Adventures air boat with Captain Jamie was fantastic! It was a lot of fun for our…read morewhole family and specifically for our kids. Captain Jamie was very knowledgeable about the area wildlife and history. He provided an educational, interesting, and fun experience. He was the perfect captain for the trip. Talking on the headsets during the ride was fun too! We'll definitely do it again!

James was a fantastic tour guide! The airboat was a great time, one of my favorite tours I've ever…read moredone. The boat is fast and fun with great fun facts about the area at stops! I accidentally dropped my sunglasses to the bottom of the airboat and he even rescued them (sorry, James!). Would definitely recommend!

Top-class customer service. I ordered a harness and harness lines, but ordered the wrong harness…read morefor windsurfing and the staff noticed and called me about it and we made the change before shipping the wrong one. Very friendly staff and very helpful. I hope to get a trip out to Avon/Hatteras soon to enjoy the great conditions there! Thanks Brian.

Husband and son enjoyed the hour jet skirentals. Very nice and helpful staff. Allows you to take…read moreturns if you want to not pay for two people to have their own.

At the last minute last week we decided to go parasailing. The experience from start to finish was…read moreamazing! Customer Service is top tier! Sean and Adam knew their stuff and made our first experience parasailing smooth and easy. Hands down the best part of our vacation! 10/10 recommend this place. Side note: we got there 30 minutes early so we got to see how the staff was with other activities, such as jet skiing and rafting, while we waited and they are so kind and patient with the guests. We will be back!

First time parasailing and it was absolutely amazing…read more Charlotte, Sean, and Rodney made sure we were comfortable, safe and took a large interest in our experience making sure it was great from start to finish. We will def make this an annual tradition.

If you have a favorite fishing hole, then this is a fisherman's oasis! Dillon's is a nice little…read morepit stop in Buxton! It's stocked to the gills with everything for anglers! Bait, fishing poles, tackle and other fishing gear! You'll also find sundries, emergency gear, sunglasses, hats, windbreakers, waders, sunscreen and anything else you can think of to fill your tackle box, cooler or beach bag! But that's not all folks! Upstairs is a "reel" cool souvenir and beach shop loaded with towels, clothing, mugs, koozies, magnets, jewelry, candles and other great catches!! The nautical section caught my eye and I found an awesome lightly woven turquoise blanket that was just why I needed! They had some pretty decorative pillows, tons of lighthouses, mermaid décor, beachy pictures and signage, and loads of gifts and nautical souvenirs for the tourists and the locals alike! If you love Java... you'll love the coffee bar a latte! The beverage menu is appealing and the coffee concoctions are far from the daily grind! Unless you like a regular cup of Joe, they have that too!! So if you're in Hatteras, stop in Buxton and give this one-stop shop a gander! You'll fall for it hook, line and sinker!

Looks like a great spot for fishing gear, but their coffee is terrible. Dillon's corner has a huge…read morebanner out front advertising their espresso bar, so I came in for a coffee. Staff was very nice and friendly. Unfortunately, their coffee was just awful. Their cappuccinos were made with 5oz of "espresso" pulled that is completely over extracted from a pre ground pod, topped with ~2oz of extremely scorched milk. Seriously the worst cappuccino I've ever had. And it was $5 per drink. If you need bait, fishing gear, or anything else, this might be a great spot, but if you see the giant banner advertising their espresso and think of coming for a coffee... steer clear.

Super friendly staff and ideally located on the canal. Equipment is great. The greeter had an…read moreexcellent spirit and answered all questions. The digital waiver process is the simplest experienced so far on our trip. The launch dock and crew were helpful and upbeat. The path to take lead us under a really cool looking covered bridge and another concrete bridge. Lots of turtles and plenty of shade. We went an hour out and then one back to the dock. There was no current and the kayaking was superb - very quiet, Carolina blue sky and plenty of laughs to motivate your strokes. Their is a water hose to rinse off the canal water before you get back in the car which we all took advantage of ( one in our party tipped over ). You pay after the trip is over and for us (five boats and six people - we paid $220. Remember to tip the teenagers

We booked the alligator river kayak tour and got the guide tre. He was an amazing guide and the…read moretour was excellent. Scenery was amazing. Tre was a blast and his love for the outdoors combined with expertise made the trip very enjoyable!