One of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of New England’s coastline is by Stand Up Paddleboard. SUPs allow you to go places and see things not possible with most watercraft. Before the warm days of summer pass you by, check out these great opportunities to explore New England’s amazing marshes, harbors, beaches and craggy coast by SUP.

Cape Ann SUP, Gloucester MA
SUP tours, lessons and rentals
www.capeannsup.com
Cape Ann SUP invites you to explore scenic Gloucester Harbor, the Essex River and its wildlife-rich salt marsh estuary. Cape Ann SUP offers the largest rental fleet in New England and is located right on Pavilion Beach in Gloucester Harbor with plenty of free parking.

Surfari Stand Up Paddle & Surf, Manchester, MA
SUP tours, lessons, rentals and sales
www.standuppaddlesurfari.com
Located in beautiful Manchester by-the-Sea on Boston’s North Shore, Surfari offers stand up paddle lessons, rentals, tours and sales. The Surfari Shop is so close to the water they can drop paddle boards out the store window into Manchester’s protected inner-harbor.

Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures, Westport, MA
SUP tours and lessons
www.ospreyseakayak.com
Osprey is located at the Head of the Westport River, known for its picturesque rural landscape, easy paddling, and great birding – minutes from pristine salt marshes, harbors, and the open waters of Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands.

Sick Day Surf Shop, Wellfleet, MA
SUP lessons and rentals
www.sickdaysurf.com
Located minutes from Cape Cod’s National Seashore and Cape Cod Bay, Sick Day’s shop in the village of Wellfleet provides easy access to a some of the most stunning coastline in New England.

Pump House Surf Shop, Orleans, MA
SUP lessons and rentals
www.pumphousesurf.com
Nestled between spectacular Nauset Beach on the Atlantic and tranquil Skaket Beach on Cape Cod Bay, Pump House in Orleans is located near some of the best SUP spots on Cape Cod.

Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Company, Hampton, NH
SUP demos, lessons, tours and sales
www.cinnamonrainbows.com
Join Cinnamon Rainbows for a FREE SUP demo every Tuesday and Friday evening June thru August from 6-8pm at Hampton Beach, just across the street from their surf shop. SUP tours of their beautiful coastline can also be scheduled by calling the shop.

Liquid Dreams Surf Shop, Ogunquit and York, Maine
SUP tours, lessons, rentals and sales
www.liquiddreamssurf.com
With locations in the picturesque coastal town of Ogunquit and directly on the beach in York, Liquid Dreams can make all your SUP dreams come true: explore local marshes, harbors, rivers and beaches with a lesson, rental or guided tour.

Aquaholics Surf Shop, Kennebunk, Maine
SUP clinics and tours
www.aquaholicsurf.com
Explore the gorgeous coastline of Kennebunk with Aquaholics Surf shop: extended tours, pick up/drop off, one way picnic and camping tours of pristine local beaches, river estuaries, islands preserves and fishing ports.

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