Best 183 things to do in Roanoke Island, NC

Catch waves in a surf session designed for fast learning

Ride a lighter, faster board with responsive performance

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

Paddle a clear kayak with lighthouse views on Roanoke Sound

Pick up an e-bike and ride the Outer Banks for 10 hours

Rent an e-bike for 2 hours and ride farther with less effort

Ride the Outer Banks with flexible electric pedal assist

Paddle Jean Guite Creek into the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest on a relaxed 1.5-hour tour

Paddle with expert guides through refuge canals as you look for alligators and native birds

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

Paddle after sunset and look for bioluminescence under the night sky

Paddle Ginguite Creek into Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve on a calm 2-hour tour

Paddle the Alligator River Refuge and look for local wildlife with a guide

Paddle the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and search for native wildlife

Kayak blackwater creeks in Alligator River and listen for red wolves

Paddle after dark beneath a full moon or look for glowing water

Paddle a calm forest creek with beginner-friendly guidance

Learn to paddle calm bays and explore Kitty Hawk's coastal marshes

Learn surf fundamentals with certified instructors and in-water wave help

Weekly beach gear rentals with delivery options

Build surf skills with certified instructors on the Outer Banks

Paddle a calm creek through Kitty Hawk Woods with beginner-friendly guidance

Paddle coastal waters after dark with a chance to spot bioluminescence

Paddle at your own pace with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals