Long Islanders are water people. We fish. We swim. We take relaxing trips on our boats. It’s what we do. We’re also very competitive people, and we enjoy testing our skills out in the Atlantic or the Long Island Sound or any of the other bodies of water that make LI a truly special place to live. Looking for an adventure? Well, these spots are a good place to start.
2024: Long Island Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd, Island Park
(516) 889-8300 – sportsmanli.com
Located along the water in Island Park, Empire Kayaks offers an extensive selection of high-quality stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), kayaks, and accessories available for both purchase and rental! Positioned by the waterfront, this location grants access to remarkable paddling experiences. Explore the natural beauty and wildlife from a fresh perspective as you navigate the bays, creeks, and marshes along Nassau County’s South Shore. Visit Empire Kayaks’ store to fulfill all your kayaking requirements, including life jackets, paddles, sprayskirts, racks, and more. Whether you’re interested in sales, equipment, rentals, instruction, or tours, Empire Kayaks has you covered. Established in 1998, this year-round business is conveniently situated to meet all your essential water sport rental needs. When it comes to preparing for water adventures, no place else compares to Empire Kayaks!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd, Island Park
(516) 889-8300 – empirekayaks.com
Looking to have some fun or a relaxing day in nature? Empire Kayaks is the best place to find top-notch and reliable water sport rentals. They don’t only have easy-to-use single and double kayaks. There are also pedal Hobie Outback models, which are great for fishing. Plus, they’ve got stand up paddle boards if you want to try something new and put your balance to the test. Last minute planner? Empire Kayaks doesn’t even take reservations so you don’t need to put this adventure on your calendar. Basic instruction is provided with every rental. Begin your wildlife-filled journey from the beach and explore the friendly Middle Bay waters and surrounding creeks and marshes, either solo or with friends and family!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd., Island Park
(516) 889-8300 – empirekayaks.com
Looking to have some fun or a relaxing day in nature? Empire Kayaks is the best place to find top-notch and reliable water sport rentals. They don’t only have easy-to-use single and double kayaks. There are also pedal Hobie Outback models, which are great for fishing. Plus, they’ve got stand up paddle boards if you want to try something new and put your balance to the test. Last minute planner? Empire Kayaks doesn’t even take reservations so you don’t need to put this adventure on your calendar. Basic instruction is provided with every rental. Begin your wildlife-filled journey from the beach and explore the friendly Middle Bay waters and surrounding creeks and marshes, either solo or with friends and family!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd, Island Park
(516) 889-8300 – empirekayaks.com
Situated on the water in Island Park, NY, Empire Kayaks carries a complete line of top quality SUP’s, kayaks and accessories for sale and rent. Its waterfront location provides access to sensational paddling. Experience nature and wildlife from a new perspective as you paddle the bays, creeks, and marshes of Nassau County’s South Shore. Stop by Empire Kayaks’ store for all your kayaking needs. Life jackets, paddles, sprayskirts, racks, etc. Sales, equipment, rentals, instruction and tours: they have it all! In business since 1998, it is open year round and conveniently located for all of your most important water sport rental needs. Nowhere else around prepares you for the waters like Empire Kayaks!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd, Island Park
(516) 889-8300 – empirekayaks.com
Situated on the water in Island Park, NY, Empire Kayaks carries a complete line of top quality SUP’s, kayaks and accessories for sale and rent. Their waterfront location provides access to sensational paddling. Experience nature and wildlife from a new perspective as you paddle the bays, creeks, and marshes of Nassau County’s South Shore. Stop by Empire Kayaks’ store for all your kayaking needs. Life jackets, paddles, sprayskirts, racks, etc. Sales, equipment, rentals, instruction and tours, they have it all! Your first stop for kayaking and S.U.P. sales and rentals on Long Island. In business since 1998, they’re open year round and are conveniently located for all of your most important water sport rental needs. Nowhere else around prepares you for the Island like Empire Kayaks!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd., Island Park
(516) 889-8300 – www.empirekayaks.com
Situated on the water in Island Park, NY, Empire Kayaks carries a complete line of top quality SUP’s, kayaks and accessories for sale & rent. Our waterfront location provides access to sensational paddling. Experience nature and wildlife from a new perspective as you paddle the bays, creeks, and marshes of Nassau County’s South Shore. Stop by Empire Kayaks’ store for all your kayaking needs. Life jackets, paddles, sprayskirts, racks, etc. Sales, equipment, rentals, instruction & tours, we have it all! Your first stop for kayak & S.U.P. sales and rentals on Long Island. In business since 1998. They’re open year round and conveniently located for all of your most important water sport rental needs. Nowhere else around prepares you for the Island like Empire Kayaks!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental on Long Island!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd., Island Park. 516-889-8300. www.empirekayaks.com
Long Islanders know how to have fun—and most of all, they know how to have fun on the water. We adore our adjacent waterways, appreciate the beauties of the bays and canals that make Long Island the summer haven it is, and would do anything to spend a sunny day aboard a boat or kayak. That’s where Empire Kayaks comes in. This Island Park watersports rental shop is a cut above the rest, offering amazing kayaks at great prices. The shop carries everything from jackets and paddles to sprayskirts and racks. Next time you’re planning on hitting the open sea, or bay, head over to Empire Kayaks!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Empire Kayaks Best Water Sport Rental on Long Island!
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd., Island Park. 516-889-8300. www.empirekayaks.com
Long Islanders know how to have fun—and most of all, they know how to have fun on the water. We adore our adjacent waterways, appreciate the beauties of the bays and canals that make Long Island the summer haven it is, and would do anything to spend a sunny day aboard a boat or kayak. That’s where Empire Kayaks comes in. This Island Park watersports rental shop is a cut above the rest, offering amazing kayaks at great prices. The shop carries everything from jackets and paddles to sprayskirts and racks. Next time you’re planning on hitting the open sea, or bay, head over to Empire Kayaks!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Kostal Paddle Best Water Sport Rental on Long Island!
Kostal Paddle
158 Manorhaven Blvd Port Washington. 855.567.8251. kostalpaddle.com
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has steadily gained in popularity over the years, and it seems to picking up steam on Long Island thanks to Kostal Paddle. There are several reasons why people explore SUP, whether for exercise, relaxation, or Yoga. Kostal Paddle employs certified instructors who will help you navigate LI’s waters on paddleboards—which, according to Kostal Paddle, are seen as steadier than canoes. Stand-up paddleboarding is enjoyed worldwide and dates back thousands of years, according to some estimates. Kostal Paddle’s two Long Island locations are closed during the winter season, but reopen in May. Make sure to schedule a session soon so you can experience all that SUP has to offer!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Freeport Kayak Rentals Best Water Sport Rental on Long Island!
Freeport Kayak Rentals
957 South long Beach Ave., Freeport. 1-855-WE-KAYAK.
longislandkayakrentals.com
You’d be hard pressed to find a Long Islander who doesn’t enjoy spending a beautiful summer day on a beachfront or jumping into the ocean. That’s why Freeport Kayak Rental is usually booming during the summer months. Long Islanders come from all over to rent kayaks—either single or tandem—and paddleboards. Freeport Kayak Rental opens Memorial Day Weekend, and just in time for the Jones Beach Air Show. You never know, you might see a Thunderbird flying across the sky. As their saying goes: paddle, relax, and repeat.