Things to do in Coastal South Carolina, Coastal South Carolina: The Best Stand-Up Paddleboarding

January 10, 2022 Toi Mattera

Miles of white sand and romantic island resorts beckon from the hem of the Palmetto State. Families gravitate to Myrtle Beach and the 60-mile span of Grand Strand, where over 100 championship golf courses, tennis courts and nightclubs await. Charleston’s hundreds of heritage buildings, and irresistible charm, are part of its allure. Beach resorts at Kiawah Island, Seabrook and Edisto Island make for romantic getaways. Marshes, moss-bearded palms and oak groves create ambiance in the haunting Lowcountry.
Restaurants in Coastal South Carolina

1. Coastal Expeditions

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5.0 based on 1,733 reviews

Coastal Expeditions

Founded in 1992, Coastal Expeditions is Charleston's original outfitter and is a family business with a team of exceptional, big-hearted guides. Outside Magazine listed Coastal Expeditions tours as one of the top 30 trips to take worldwide. Saltwater and blackwater tours and rentals are available year round from several wildlife-laden spots, including 4 private on-water outposts at Shem Creek, Isle of Palms, Kiawah River and the Bulls Island Ferry. Coastal Expeditions' mission is to take people to beautiful places to experience meaningful things by kayak, SUP, canoe and powerboat.

2. Nature Adventures

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5.0 based on 375 reviews

Nature Adventures

Nature Adventures, premier kayak and paddle board outfitter in the Charleston area of the Lowcountry, specializes in creating amazing experiences on the water. Located in Mt. Pleasant, SC directly adjacent to Shem Creek, our skilled and knowledgeable guides strive to instruct and engage you on the water. With quality equipment including recreational and sea kayaks, standup paddle boards, lightweight paddles, and kayak/SUP specific life jackets, you will explore in a comfortable and safe manner. Additionally, Nature Adventures offers unique opportunities beyond just tours and rentals. Team building, scavenger hunts, full moon paddles and special events are also available. These options are specialty events that can be tailored to the needs of any group, large or small. Enjoy the Charleston area and experience dolphins, pelicans and shorebirds at eye level or explore blackwater creeks with the songbirds and alligators too.

3. Charleston SUP Safaris

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5.0 based on 353 reviews

Charleston SUP Safaris

Charleston SUP Safaris has been voted the Best Stand-Up Paddle company in Charleston for three years. Learn how to paddleboard with the experts on the beautiful Folly River and let us guide you through the local ecosystem and wildlife. We offer Stand-Up Paddleboard eco-safari tours, river and surf lessons, rentals, SUP yoga, fitness, paddleboard sales, and summer camps. Charleston SUP Safaris specializes in large groups, family outings, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate team building events, and special occasions. Stop by our newly renovated shop conveniently located at 83 Center St. and our professionally certified guides will get you outfitted with Bounce paddleboards and carbon fiber paddles. So simple, no experience needed, and fun for the whole family. Locally owned with a combined 60 years experience on the water. Our passion and sole focus is paddleboarding. Before your trip, our professional guides conduct proper ground school instruction and in-water paddle training, ensuring safe, fun, and exciting trips. Visit our website to book your SUP Safari.

4. St. Johns Kayaks

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5.0 based on 16 reviews

St. Johns Kayaks

Dolphin Watching Tours, Shelling Tours, Inshore Fishing Charters, Kayak and Paddleboard Tours & Rentals

5. Island Head

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5.0 based on 444 reviews

Island Head

We offer parasailing, pontoon boat rentals, kayak tours, and paddle board tours on Hilton Head Island. We operate out of Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort and Marina. We are a family owned business and look forward to showing our customers a memory that will last a lifetime!

6. Water Dog Paddle Co.

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5.0 based on 210 reviews

Water Dog Paddle Co.

the Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard specialist for Charleston, Kiawah, Seabrook & Johns Islands. Located at beautiful Bohicket Marina, a short drive from Charleston, S.C. Water Dog Paddle Co. offers guided dolphin tours, rentals, sales, private instruction, paddle surfing, off-site excursions & private paddles. Come experience the fastest growing water sport in the world. Anyone can do it! WOOF!!

7. Palmetto Surf School

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Palmetto Surf School

We are Myrtle Beach's best mobile surf school! We come to you! All you have to do is show up and we provide everything else! We teach private surf lessons, couples lessons, large groups, rent out surf/SUP boards. As well as run outdoor boot camps three days a week to keep you in shape all summer long!

8. Jack's Surf Lessons and Board Rentals

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5.0 based on 555 reviews

Jack's Surf Lessons and Board Rentals

Welcome to Jack's Surf Lessons and Board Rentals, your trusted, locally owned and operated Myrtle Beach watersports outfitter. It's time to experience the ride of your life! Fun for all ages and a perfect summer activity. Come surf, stand-up paddleboard, or kayak the beautiful Atlantic Ocean with the best instructors on the beach! We also offer Myrtle Beach surfboard, paddleboard, and kayak rentals.

9. J & L Kayaks, LLC Kayak Tours and Rentals

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5.0 based on 1,469 reviews

J & L Kayaks, LLC Kayak Tours and Rentals

*VETERAN OWNED AND FAMILY OPERATED.* Thank you for your interest in taking an adventure with us. Our family is eager and happy to help your family create lasting memories! We are Justin (Husband/Father/Lead Guide), Laurie (Wife/Mother/Office-Reservation Genius!), Kaleb (Son/Guide Assistant) and Kyle (Son/Office Assistant). We started J & L Kayaking in the summer of 2009 with very humble beginnings having only 2 kayaks! Since then we have grown to a full fleet of kayaks and paddleboards as well as a great staff of knowledgeable and experienced guides. J & L Kayaking's success can be contributed to our reputation and quality of service and equipment. Our company is founded and operated on strong moral values and we believe strongly in putting the best we can in everything we do. We feel so blessed to be sharing our passion of the outdoors and paddling sports with our guest. We would love to have you as our guest and we will strive to show you that there is a difference when it comes to J & L Kayaking!

10. Charleston Kayak Company

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5.0 based on 408 reviews

Charleston Kayak Company

Charleston Kayak Company offers access to some of the most scenic waterways in the Charleston area. Naturalist guided kayak tours and rentals are offered year-round from the grounds of historic Middleton Place. Immerse yourself in the rich history, ecology, and protected waterways surrounding this National Historic Landmark site. Tours are suitable for any skill level or experience. If your more comfortable with an engine, join one of our history and dolphin boat tours exploring the salt marshes aboard our 24ft Carolina Skiff. Join a regularly scheduled departure, or arrange a private trip. No matter what the season, we have an offering to get you on the water!

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