Watersports adventures just 10 minutes from Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach is known for its laid-back family vibe and uncrowded shoreline — the "Family Beach." But when you want to trade the sand for some serious fun on the water, Island Adventure Watersports is just 10 minutes up Dick Pond Road.
We're tucked away on the Intracoastal Waterway in a spot most Surfside visitors never discover — a riding area inside a nature preserve with calm, flat water, and no ocean waves. It's the perfect half-day escape from the beach.
We're an easy drive from anywhere in Surfside Beach:
Free parking available on-site for all guests.
Jet ski rentals are far and away the most popular activity for Surfside Beach visitors — and it's easy to see why. You don't need any experience. We hand you a brand-new Yamaha VX, give you a quick safety briefing, and our guides will lead you down the Intracoastal to our wide open riding area in the Waccamaw nature preserve.
Our rentals are an hour long. If you want to go all-in, the 2-hour Backcountry Tour takes you deep into hidden tributaries where you'll see ospreys, herons, and cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. It covers 50+ miles and includes a nature preserve stop at Sandy Island. It's one of the highest-rated activities in the entire Myrtle Beach area.
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Surfside families who want a slower pace love our pontoon rentals. Pack a cooler, load up the kids, and cruise the Intracoastal at your own speed. Our boats seat up to 9 (pontoon) or 12 (tritoon) with Bluetooth stereo, Bimini shade, and all fuel included. Head south toward the Waccamaw Preserve for fishing, a relaxing cruise, or swimming. Or head north towards Barefoot Landing. Half-day and full-day options — no boating license required.
Explore Boat RentalsCloser than Broadway at the Beach. Skip the Myrtle Beach traffic and come straight down Dick Pond Road.
Calm, flat freshwater. Kids who are nervous in the ocean feel confident here.
Our riding area is inside a preserve.
First-timer? We teach you. Experienced rider? We let you rip.
Jet skis, boats, wakeboarding, tiki cruises — plan your whole day in one place.
"We were staying in Surfside and almost didn't make the drive — so glad we did. My kids are STILL talking about the jet ski tour. The waterways are stunning and the staff treated us like family. We're making this an annual tradition."
Book your jet ski, boat, or tiki tour today — just 10 minutes from Surfside Beach
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