things to do in Hampstead, NC

Follow coastal back trails, cross the Cape Fear River, and explore Fort Fisher by e-bike

Rent a softtop surfboard in the size you want

Build confidence on your board with one-on-one instruction

Rent a stable stand-up paddleboard with flexible hourly to weekly options

Discover Wilmington's darker past through documented history, not ghost lore

Private coaching to build your surfing skills at your own pace

Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour narrated cruise with views of Wilmington and Battleship North Carolina

Build surf skills with private instruction tailored to your level

Enjoy a morning on the water at your own pace

Get on the water with free paddleboard delivery across Topsail Island

Paddle Masonboro’s marshes and barrier-island waterways

Cast a line with fishing gear and your license included

Learn from a surfer who grew up on Wrightsville Beach's waves

Kid-sized bikes with training-wheel options, helmets, locks, and delivery available

Paddle Topsail Island’s salt marshes in a comfortable single kayak

Sit-on-top tandem kayaks with paddles and life vests included

Learn surf fundamentals with instruction tailored to your experience level

Step inside Wilmington's Bellamy Mansion and its Civil War-era history

Slow down and connect as the day fades

Build surf skills with personalized coaching for every experience level

Discover a different side of inshore fishing after dark

Take the controls for a high-speed ride on the water

Learn to surf with a local instructor who brings nearly 20 years of teaching experience

Unwind on the water as the sun goes down