Barrier Island Kayaks
160 cedar point boulevard, 252-393-6457. trips to bear island and the cape lookout national seashore, as well as an ecological tour; all trips last at least 2.5 hours, $35 - $75 per person. kayaking lessons available, and an on-site shop sells kayaks and equipment.
Cape Carteret Aquatic and Wellness
300 taylor notion road, 252-393-1000, (http://www.ccaw.net/). open monday through friday, 5:30 am to 9 pm; saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm; and sundays from 1 to 6 pm. the best gymnasium facility in the area, if you feel the need to keep up your workout routine while you're on vacation. offers free weights, lifefitness cardio equipment, a basketball court, a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. classes available in pilates, floor aerobics and water aerobics, swimming and surfing. summer camps are given for kids ages 5 - 12. personal training and weight loss planning are offered, and you can get massages athletic, swedish or deep-tissue, $60 for non-members. if you're just visiting, rates are $12 daily or $50 weekly.
golf courses
There are a couple of golf courses in the area: