About Northside Kayak & SUP Rentals
Northside Kayak & SUP Rentals is a laid-back paddle outfitter at 200 125th Street in north Ocean City, steps from the calm bay waters near Northside Park. Away from the busier downtown docks, it serves the condo and hotel crowd on the island's quieter north end with simple, walk-up paddling.
The rental fleet keeps things straightforward: single kayaks, double kayaks for parents pairing up with kids, and stand-up paddleboards, all rented by the hour with paddles, life jackets, and safety gear included in the price. The protected bay water off the launch is shallow and forgiving, which makes it a comfortable first-paddle spot for beginners while still giving experienced paddlers room to range toward the bay islands and their herons, egrets, and skimmers.
Northside's appeal is its simplicity and setting: transparent hourly pricing with no gear surcharges, minimal boat traffic compared with the mid-island jet ski corridors, and some of the best sunset water on the island. For north-end visitors who want an hour on the water without a drive downtown, it is the closest launch there is.
