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North Myrtle Beach Kayak Tours

🌊 What Makes a J & L Kayaking Tour Different

For us, it’s never been about being the biggest — it’s about doing things the right way — every trip, everytime.
We don’t just guide tours — we tell a story by sharing a world we’ve spent nearly two decades exploring, studying, and loving — side by side.

🏆 Here’s what we bring to the North Myrtle Beach waters that you won’t find anywhere else or with anyone else:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REPUTATION — With 2,400+ combined Google and TripAdvisor reviews, both holding a 5‑star rating, our guests consistently recognize the quality, professionalism, and heart we bring to every tour.

🛶 Longest‑active guides in the area — We’ve been guiding since 2009 and are still leading the tour ourselves. No rotating seasonal guides. Just us, committed year after year.

🚤 Top‑shelf kayaks & gear — We don’t use “house” boats that are "good enough". We invest in premium "top-shelf" equipment because your experience deserves the best.

🎓 Only ACA‑Certified kayak instructors on the water — Real coaching, real technique, and real confidence for every paddler.

🌿 Deep knowledge of the ecosystem & history — Built through thousands of guest questions, constant self‑education, observation, and a genuine love for this place.

💪 Guides who are actual full time year-round kayakers — This isn’t a summer job. It’s our craft, our lifestyle, and our passion.

❤️ A husband‑and‑wife team for 17+ years — Consistency, chemistry, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.

🇺🇸 Proudly veteran‑owned — Service, integrity, and professionalism shape everything we do.

🦺 Safety is non‑negotiable — We carry all proper safety equipment and maintain nationally recognized rescue and safety training year‑round.

If you want a tour led by people who live this life, love this place, and take your experience personally — we’d be honored to paddle with you. 🌅🛶


Main Office Location:


403 Strand Industrial Dr. • Little River • SC • 29566
Office Hours: Please call for appointment.
*We are often on the water or assisting guest by the water.
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Phone: 843 • 877 • 0555
Phone Hours: 9am-8pm
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Email: reservations@jandlkayaking.com
Online booking available 24/7.

Sand Dollar found on Waties island during kayak tour
Scenic marsh tour kayaking in north myrtle beach
Couple kayaking in north myrtle beach at sunset with J & L Kayak Tours
A short kayak trip will get you to Waties island from the public boat launch in cherry grove
Adventurous kayak trip through the narrow salt marsh creeks in north myrtle beach
the best sunset kayak trip in north myrtle beach is one with lanterns by J & L Kayaking
Tandem kayaking to waties island mother and son team
Kayaking the waccamaw river with J & L Kayak Tours
Live oak trees along the salt marsh kayaking through the creeks at cherry grove in North Myrtle Beach
Get your paddles wet sticker decal sunset kayaking photo
Kayaking through narrow tributaries of the Waccamaw river
Kayaking through Lilly Pads growing in the shallows in the blackwater rivers of North Myrtle Beach
Beautful sunset during the Island Twilight Kayak Tour to Waties Island
Green Tree frog spotted on a relaxing kayak trip through the waccamaw river
Grandmother and granddaughter sharing a laugh kayaking in myrtle beach
Beautiful Sky and glassy water on this kayak tour in North Myrtle Beach by J & L Kayak Tours
We spotted a Speckled Crab on the beach on the Waties Island Kayak Tour
Great Group returning from a Waties Island Kayaking trip out of Cherry Grove with J & L Kayak Tours
Sunset & Lantern Twilight Kayak Tour to Waties Island.
Scenic Kayak Tour in North Myrtle Beach through the Cherrry Grove Marsh
A Ghost Crab on Waties Island is a common find on our Island Kayak Tour out of North Myrtle Beach
A sunset kayak tour with J & L Kayaking is a perfect way to end the day.
A Great Blue Heron standing watch as we kayak back a tour through the creeks in North Myrtle Beach
Occasionally our Island Kayak Tours produce Sand Dollars for our guest to find