Adventure Guide, Surf City, NC

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Ready to get outdoors, feel the sun on your face, and make memories with your family and friends? Don’t go without checking out our adventure guide and stocking up on supplies here at East Coast Sports first. Below, we’ve put together an adventure guide that outlines some fun, family friendly activities that are popular here in our quiet beach town.
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Water Tubing

Equally thrilling and unforgettable, water tubing is for the adrenaline junkie. Hook up a tube to the back of your boat, and your rider will speed across the water until you either stop or they fall. Pick up your tubes at our store before you head out! And after you’ve worn your kids out tubing, take them to nearby Soundside Park for a picnic or fun on the playground.

Water Skiing
Another great boating activity, water skiing is a classic form of fun that takes balance and a little bit of practice. We have skis of all sizes, so grab a pair for your kids or a new pair for yourself at our store.
Fishing
Take your boat out and find your next catch! We sell fishing licenses and also know several local, trustworthy fishing captains in the area if you’re interested in booking a fishing charter.
Boating

Sail by Surf City Pier, enjoy the beautiful water below you, and try your hand at fishing. Whatever way you plan to spend your next boating adventure, make sure you have the right lifejackets – we sell child and adult lifejackets, so everyone in your family can stay safe.

Swimming

Topsail Island is a favorite beach spot in our area. Grab your beach umbrella, a cooler of drinks, and your towels and spend the day swimming in the ocean or lounging on the sand.

Paddle Boarding
Paddle boarding is all the rage right now, and the water here in Surf City is gentle enough to take out a paddle board and cruise around. We sell paddleboards if you’re ready to try out this popular watersport.

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Testimonial

“This is a fantastic place. It has everything you need for a day’s fishing or a day just full of adventures. The staff was very helpful and went above and beyond with customer service. Excellent place; will return again.”

★★★★★ Richard P.

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Services We Offer

Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods

We have all the sporting goods and gear you need to go out and have a good time.
Outdoor Apparel

Outdoor Apparel

Enjoy the outdoors properly when wearing the best in outdoor apparel from our store.
Equipment Rentals

Equipment Rentals

We help facilitate equipment rentals.

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Start Your Adventure at East Coast Sports!

As you can see, there’s no shortage of things to do here in Surf City, North Carolina! We can answer any questions about our adventure guide and give you more ideas of fun things to do in the area when you stop by our store.

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Why Choose East Coast Sports?

We are here to help you with whatever type of sport or adventure you are interested in trying in the area. We help anglers find a great fishing charter, set them up with fishing licenses, and even help with the bait and tackle. If you are looking for an adventure on the beach, we can help facilitate rentals for kayaks, surfboards and bikes with local vendors to help you make the most of your seaside time! If you need the right apparel or gear to make the most of your day, we have what you are looking for!

See what some of our satisfied clients are saying about our sporting goods store.

 
Excellent
Great inventory
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Mrs Maryann. It was our pleasure to serve you.
I want to give a huge shout out to Jerry Brooks at East Coast Sports for spooling one of my 80W. He is the only person on the island Hillbillie's Guide Service trust.

Everyone, if you need a reel spoiled, don't hesitate to see him. He will get you tight and even offers deliver to the beach 🏖️🎣🐟🦈🔥

#supportlocal #landbasedsharkfishing #EastCoastSports #hillbilliesguideservice
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review Mr Cochran. We greatly appreciate your business. Best of luck on an awesome season this year! Tight lines!
Very well stocked, fishing tackle and merchandise store. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good location with adequate parking.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Mr King. We couldn't do it without amazing anglers such as yourself. Thank you again.
The folks in this store were exceptionally friendly and helpful. They even gave us some recommendations of other good stores to visit while in Surf City.
Response from the owner:Thank you Kevin. Always happy to be of service.
Store has darn need most stuff ocean related even stuff i wasn't expecting but needed. The owner Doug is a real gem and helped me out when I was passing by. Didn't ask for a favor, and he didn't let me refuse. Very nice younger men helping out too. Local business I'll support anytime in the area.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much. We couldn't have a shop without great customers like you.
Emma and Nathan were able to bail me out with the perfect Neso canopy after I accidentally left mine at home. Super helpful and responsive. Thank you both again!
Response from the owner:Thank you Grant. I'm glad they were able to help you out. We are all here for you anytime you need! I'll give em a shout out on our group text.
A really nice local tackle shop. They have everything you need. I wish there prices weren’t $1-$2 more than Eastern Outfitters because I would shop here more since it’s closer to the house.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Larry. Remember we always do price matching. It's tough keeping 75,000 sku's in line especially lately. Be happy to meet or beat anyones prices.
The best for boating and fishing
Response from the owner:Thank you Paul. We greatly appreciate your review. If we can ever be of assistance feel free to reach out. Capt Chris
Excellent shop. they have everything you might need.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Peter. If we can help further feel free to reach out. Capt Chris
Awesome sponsor for surf city kids fishing tournament this morning, we had a really good time, thank you.
Response from the owner:Awwww, thank you so much.
Great shop and wonderful staff
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Michael. We defiantly appreciate your business. Good luck and Tight Lines. Capt. Chris
Best place to get fishing equipment on the island! Super nice people, and they're happy to help you figure out what all you need. Great selection
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Mr Jung!
The Cape Lookout Land Based Shark Fishing Team would like to thank East Coast Sports for being the best stocked outfitter in the Topsail area. We would like to especially thank Assistant Manager Jerry Brooks for his constant communication regarding fresh bait straight from the boat to our coolers.

Tight lines and see y'all again soon. CALO LBSF
Response from the owner:Thank you so much!! Your words from pros like you folks means more than you know. Tight Lines Capt Chris
Lots of kids stuff and clothes upstairs and coolers and fishing and boarding surfing, stuff downstairs. Nice store!
Response from the owner:Thank you sooo much John. We try. Thank you for your patronage.
Wide selection of lures, tackle, and boating equipment.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Mr Ulrey. Your review is greatly appreciated. Again, Thank you
Best staff. Best tackle and gear. Great place to shop Christmas
Response from the owner:Thank you so much big fish. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out. Tight lines!
One of my favorite places on the island. Surf shop, fishing and beach equipment, and clothing, anything you need for outdoor activities on the island. You can buy or rent most equipment.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Craig. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out.
What can I say, this is a family store! They have something for the whole family!, friendly!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Joshua. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out. We Also have 3 generations of our family working at the shop. Thank you so much.
This place is awesome. I will be shopping here alot.
Response from the owner:So glad to hear it. Thank you so much Michael. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out.
An absolute must stop for the beginning of your vacation week at surf city. Rentals feature items and then one or two things that you forgot to pack but I’m gonna need this week.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Michael. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out.
My go to tackle shop on Topsail Beach. They have everything you need and great service and knowledgeable staff.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Scott. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out.
I opened up my own Chartering Company for sharks this past year and the assistant manager Jerry at East Coast Sports has been nothing short of remarkable. He spools all my reels orders everything I need and I know when I ask him something I'm getting an honest answer. They also carry Cortland Braid which Jerry recommended, let me tell you I use the 130 pound braid on my shark rods and 15 pound braid on all my redfish rods, I never get wind knots and I don't break many fish off, this stuff is awesome. Go stop in they will make you feel like family.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Zack.
I’m a fisherwoman. This is where I go for supplies. Also has clothes for adult and children. All top brands on anything you’re looking for.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Judy. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out. Lady anglers are always welcome. Btw, many times the ladies out fish the boys.
Friendly staff
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Walter. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out.
One of my favorite outfitters. Great gear and good prices. 👍
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Fred. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out.
This is a must go to for me when I visit Topsail Island, great selection and excellent prices
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Maverick. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out.
Great selection of tackle, clothing, rods/reels, maps, some advise on local fishing trends. If you've never fished in your life, and need everything, this is your one stop place to be. Bring family to shop upstairs for quality clothing. No cheap stuff here, but high quality goods price fairly. Family oriented, so bring everyone even if they're not fishing. Almost forgot...want to try crabbing, looking for clams, also the place to go.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Stephen. If there is ever anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach out. We are definitely a family shop. We have three generations working at any given time.
Lots of nice sporting goods.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Bobby. If there is anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach.
Staff very helpful and knowledgeable. They set my hubby up for surf fishing and I bought some cute earings.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Giulia. If there is anything we can do to make your shopping experience better please feel free to reach.

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