things to do in East Lake, NC

Cruise the sound at sunset from USA Today’s fifth-ranked U.S. sunset location

Paddle crystal-clear kayaks through Roanoke Sound for a personalized view of Bodie Island Lighthouse and local wildlife.

Fish, crab, tube, or look for dolphins on Albemarle Sound

Put your problem-solving skills to work in the treetops

Watch the sunset from your own tiki hut on the water

Take the helm for a self-guided day on Roanoke Sound

Walk Manteo’s historic waterfront by candlelight with a retired police chief

Paddle brackish marsh creeks to a secluded beach on a 2-hour guided kayak tour

Spot playful bottlenose dolphins on a relaxed two-hour cruise with engaging commentary from your captain

Soar 500 ft above Currituck Sound on an extreme parasail flight

Paddle Oregon Inlet’s marshes and sandy shoals on a 1.5-hour guided kayak tour

Paddle Roanoke Island canals and learn the Lost Colony story

Paddle a calm Kitty Hawk marsh and maritime forest in just 1 hour

Sail from Roanoke Island aboard the Downeast Rover

Reserve the Rover for a relaxed sailing cruise on the sound

Paddle a clear kayak with lighthouse views on Roanoke Sound

Choose your adventure on a guided Albemarle Sound charter

Get your group out on the water for a private tubing session

Cruise protected waters to spot bottlenose dolphins with onboard narration

Navigate secluded marsh trails in a protected Audubon sanctuary

Shrimp and crab in Roanoke Sound with a captain and mate

Private sound cruise with a Banana Island stop at sunset

Captain your own pontoon for fishing, cruising, and dolphin watching

Paddle Pamlico Sound and look for birds and marine life with an expert guide