Paddle NC is North Carolina's premier kayak and paddleboard rental experience, suitable for first-timers and experts. The staff is known as the nicest and most friendly people, offering helpful guidance, quick responses, and reasonable rates. They provide a simple reservation process and conveniently carry kayaks right to the water. Customers enjoy beautiful paddles around locations like Permuda Island Reserve, the Cape Fear River, and toward Bear Island, often seeing oyster farms. The journeys are not crowded and offer sightings of shore birds, dolphins, a possible juvenile bald eagle, and other wildlife. Families have a great time, with children learning to paddle and enjoying the ecosystem. The overall experience is highly recommended, creating a blast for all.
We had a great experience. The area is beautiful and easy to navigate. We were given great tips about where to paddle and fish.
August 2025
We rented a single and tandem to add to the kayaks we brought and paddled around Permuda Island Reserve in North Topsail. Kayaks were conveniently carried by staff right to the water and reservation process was simple. We saw a lot of oyster farms, birds and possibly a juvenile bald eagle but no porpoises.
July 2025
Our family of 5 had a great time kayaking on the Cape Fear river! Our youngest two (8 and 5) had their first experience learning how to paddle and ride in a kayak. We all loved learning from Megan about the ecosystem, finding crabs and shrimp, and cooling off in the water, too! Such friendly staff and reasonable rates.
