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

Gabe is an excellent tour guide! Made every instruction clear and there is plenty of space to…read morejetski! Best jetski business in the outer banks 100 percent! I recommend this business because other places have very limited space to ride, or have slow jetski's. Thank you!

Wild jet ski tour that our 5 teens loved! Gabe and Caswell kept it fast, fun and safe. The entire…read morecrew provided excellent customer service with easy bookings and patience with our 9 person party.

one of the best places in nc! they make you feel very comfortable, the staff was amazing, hilarious…read morecaptain, and the little boat dog was the sweetest!

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!

What a great day! The guide is so knowledgeable about the area. Loved every minute of this trip!read more

We had a great time! This airboat tour was very informative and fun! Captain Jamie was great!!…read more Book this tour...you will be happy you did!

I've wanted to try SUP for years but always ran out of time or conditions weren't right. This year,…read morethe wind died down and the sound was calm on the same day my best friend was visiting so we decided to give it a try! I called at 12:30 hoping they'd have a few boards free and was told they would have a bunch at 1:00. We went in and they couldn't have been more nice or reassuring to a first timer. After a two minute tutorial on the dock we were off, and after getting our sea legs five minutes later felt like pros. We paddled our boards around the corner to the house we were renting where our kids took turns trying it out. We visited the canals and little island, spotting tons of ocean life in the sound along the way. When our time was up we paddled back and returning them was a breeze (though I loved SUP so much it was hard to give them back!) They also offer other water sports so now we're plotting all the different sports to try. It's great how they have the equipment right there in the water so there's no annoying wait time or transporting equipment. I might even try the jet skis or SUP yoga class next year. Glad we tried it out and will be back!

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.

I had such an amazing time! We had a little bit of a problem with our booking appointment, but with…read morea little help and a lot of patience we got it figured out and were able to go tubing! Our captain, Aiden, was an amazing and fun person to take us on our tubing adventure, and even tried to get me knocked off and fall into the water, which was super fun, but he was unsuccessful ! He even taught us a bit about dolphins (by far one of the coolest things I learned from a tour guild that was not a part of the experience). Not only was the tubing experience really fun, but I and my family also had a fun time just being there, and Aiden made 10x better with his fun and positive attitude and enthusiasm that he brought. And I guess the clothes are pretty great too I'm just kidding, they are actually like so comfortable, and I think are a much needed purchase because of the comfort and selection of the colors of the clothing they sell! I will definitely be asking to come back in the future whenever we are in the area! Thank you Nor' Banks for making the out to Duck so fun! -Owen

Fun made easy peasy! Jet ski rental was such a good time! Plenty of room to let em rip! Nice skis,…read morehelpful employees!

Many option. Store sells fishing gear, coffee and souvenirs. It's cutely decorated and the service…read morewas excellent. Prices were decent - something there for every budget and taste!

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!

This was a great experience. I'm an older, heavier guy and I was worried it wouldn't be for me,…read morebut our teachers Finn and Aiden (guessing at the spelling) were knowledgeable, pleasant, patient, and helped every one of us get up on a wave. We had great weather and conditions which was lucky. It was a ton of fun and I'm looking forward to going again with friends next year on OBX My only feedback is that it would have been good to know the meeting spot near the beach up front, as I was staying near by and could have met them nearby more easily. Still, this is a very minor nitpick in what was otherwise an excellent experience and got my excited to surf again sometime.

2 Reviews: Alligator & Biollumenesense Experiences Outerbanks. I visited Outerbanks for the first…read moretime and took a few of the Kayak Adventures.  My daughter and I had the most wonderful time. Our hosts were amazing, enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. For the Alligator Adventure: Becks was our guide. She was just wonderful in every way and we saw so many Alligators! For the Biollumenesense adventure Sonia was our guide. She was amazing, kind, patient and also knowledgeable.  Loved the tours and as a teacher myself, I appreciated the guides temperament, kindness and knowledge. Thank you !!!!!!!