A few warm, sunny days in a row and our inner-water baby is begging to come out. And as much as we love cruising in a boat, sometimes we can appreciate a peaceful float on a paddleboard – you know, for balance.

So where can you paddleboard around Greenville? Do you need your own gear? Do you have to be an expert? How much does it cost? We did our research (with help from y’all), and came up with a guide.

Upstate Paddle Board | 605 Motor Boat Club Rd, Greenville

🏄Rentals – 2 hour rental/sunset paddle: $30; 3 hour rental: $38 | They also sell new + used equipment.

🌊Lessons – intro + intermediate classes: $45 – 60; private lessons: $60 classes | Classes are taught by PaddleFit Core certified instructor on Saluda Lake and include board, paddle, leash and PFD (personal flotation device).

Sunrift Adventures | 1 Center Street, Travelers Rest

🏄Rentals – $45 for a whole day (includes board, paddle, leash and PFD) | Must be able to transport or you can rent an inflatable board to fit in a car

🌊Lessons – Look out for lessons this summer on their Facebook page and check out their list of places to take your paddleboard near GVL

Half Moon Outfitters | 1420 Laurens Road but moving to 603 E Stone Ave soon

🏄Rental – <24 hours: $40, more than 24 hours: $50 per day (includes board, paddle, leash and PFD)

🌊Lessons – No lessons offered but staff at the store can give instructions + tips

Eclectic Sun | 238 Buckeye Dr, Salem

🏄Rentals – 1 hour: $25 (with other hourly rates), 24 hours: $50 (Includes board, paddle, map, PFD, and whistle)

🌊Lessons – No Lessons offered but check out their sunrise and sunset paddle excursions

Spartanburg County Parks for Lake Cooley | 9039 Fairforest Rd, Spartanburg

🏄Rentals – 2 hours $10 (includes board, paddle, and PFD) | Children under age 10 cannot use boards by themselves

🌊Lessons – ‘After Work Paddle’ on Wed. 6 – 8 p.m. or call to schedule private lessons

Wai Mauna | 159 Riverside Dr, Asheville

🏄Rentals – 1-3 days: $50/day, 4-6 days: $40/day, 7 days: $250 (Includes board, paddle, PFD, leash, delivery (Lake Summit), and short lesson on land) or pick up your own board for 24-hour rentals $40/day

🌊Lessons – Offers both private and semi-private lessons for 1.5 hour sessions

Summer is just starting so you have plenty of time to master paddle boarding before the season of endless sunshine comes to a close.

Bonus: If you’re headed out to Lake Murray this summer, check out this guide.

– Jordan