John & Angela Pagenstecher

On an adventure we shared in 1998, we dreamed about building a business that took people on trips into the marine environment and teaching them how to access it and enjoy it. By the Spring of ’99 we tested the waters with a trailer full of kayaks in our back yard, and, passed out flyers we created in our living room on the computer. As we’ve grown since those days, adding fishing, sightseeing, kids camps, educational programs and a gift shop we have been very careful to continue with the same dedication and quality programs that people of all ages, types and varied backgrounds will enjoy. The most important ingredient to our business is presenting the things we love in a way that you’ll love them too.

We have also developed many resources since the beginning. We now work with several caterers to provide meals and picnics for almost any sized group. Also, we can help with lodging, from rental homes to hotels we’ve gained contacts that let us help you find the right place to “camp out”.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our “dream” job with you

John & Angela 

Memberships and Accreditations
Professional Paddlesports Association
USCG Licensed Captains
American Canoe Association
World Wildlife Fund
Sierra Club
The Nature Conservancy
Environmental Educators of North Carolina
NC Coastal Conservation League
NC Aquarium Society

The headquarters for Carolina Coastal Adventures is conveniently located in Carolina Beach, NC adjacent to Kure Beach and Fort Fisher. Our tours are conducted in locations throughout the Cape Fear Coast .

Places we venture
The Bays at Fort Fisher
Carolina Beach State Park
Kure Beach
Cape Fear River
Masonboro Island
Black River and Town Creek
Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington
Hammocks Beach State Park, Topsail Oak Island, Southport and the Brunswick Islands
and The Big Pond