Paddle North Myrtle Beach’s salt marsh maze with a guide and lesson included
2 hours
Guide, gear, bottled water
Explore North Myrtle Beach’s maze-like salt marsh by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with a guide with your group throughout. Start with a how-to lesson and demo, then follow winding paths through marsh grass.
Arrive 15 minutes early. Minimum age to paddle solo is 13; younger participants can ride in a tandem kayak with an adult. Parking at Cherry Grove Boat Landing is paid: $4 per hour from 9 to 5, and Discover and American Express are not accepted.
Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price. Cancel at least 48 hours before start for a full refund minus a 5% processing fee.
Product ID: 85SN97
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
You must be at least 13 years old to paddle solo. If you’re younger, you can ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.
Bring sunscreen and sunglasses. Wear water shoes or sandals (footwear that straps around the ankle and you can wear into the water).
Kayaking to Waites Island and surf lessons on the Myrtle Beach shore are both well-represented here, and reviewers are consistently enthusiastic about both. Wyatt leads the kayak tours and comes up repeatedly for his knowledge of local wildlife and area history, while Brandon and Chase get high marks for surf instruction, with guests noting their patience and genuine passion for teaching. The operation itself seems refreshingly straightforward. Booking is easy, directions are clear, and equipment like dry bags are included without any fuss. Several guests mention returning year after year, which says a lot about the consistency of the experience. If you're trying to see a less touristy side of the area, the salt marsh kayak tours in particular seem like a solid choice. First-timers are well taken care of, and the guides clearly know how to read their audience. It's a genuine local experience run by people who care about what they do.
We've done Kokopelli two years in a row now, and if you want the real deal, I'd highly recommend it. My girls loved Brandon and Jesus and had an amazing time -- their surfing and confidence progressed quickly over the 3 days and their stoke is through the roof!!
Brandon Witt
August 24, 2026
We've done Kokopelli two years in a row now, and if you want the real deal, I'd highly recommend it. My girls loved Brandon and Jesus and had an amazing time -- their surfing and confidence progressed quickly over the 3 days and their stoke is through the roof!!
Brandon Witt
August 24, 2026
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