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Nags Head is a recreation wonderland that stretches from beneath the sea into the heavens. Whether you’re an amateur or professional adventurer, you’ll discover plenty of choices to satisfy you and the experts and equipment to make your pick a pleasurable and safe one.
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Snorkel famous shipwrecks, sail sound waters, surf rolling seas or soar over Jockey’s Ridge in a hang glider. Witness wildlife through dolphin watches or by wetting a fishing line. Nags Head has a stem to stern bike path that runs along the Beach Road (N.C. Highway 12) from MP 11.5 to MP 21.
Family fun and kiddy thrills range from arcade extravaganzas and disco bowling blasts to go-kart races and rounds of golf or mini-golf. Kick back in an air-conditioned movie theater, or become a karaoke star. Inside fun or outdoor adventure awaits the curious in this vacation haven.
Remember: Locals refer to N.C. Highway 12 as the Beach Road and U.S. Highway 158 as the Bypass. |
Nags Head Recreation
Beach Driving
A favorite local activity is cruising the beach when the season allows. In Nags Head, you can take to the sand with your wheels October 1 through April 30. But first you have to get a permit at the town hall. Call (252) 441-5508 for fees.
The suggested speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Enter only at designated ramps. Keep an eye peeled for beachgoers, especially kids and pets who tend to stray! Bear in mind that the wind and water can make a ruckus and impair your hearing and that of pedestrians. Folks also get groggy sunbathing.
Think normal road rules: Pass on the left, keep to the right and yield the right of way to pedestrians. Vehicles and drivers must be street legal — this includes wearing seat belts. If you are in the back of a truck, remain seated in the bed only. Jeep passengers have to remain seated as well. Open alcohol containers are not allowed.
Prepare your tires for the adventure by letting out the appropriate amount of air (and making sure you add it back when you leave the beach!). Pull out of the access way and deflate your tires leaving 20 pounds of pressure. While on the beach keep to the firm, wet section below the high tide line following in already-made tracks. Watch out for shelly, red sand and depressions with standing water. Always stay clear of dunes, and keep a look out for prohibited areas such as nesting sites. Remember to drive behind those folks who are surf fishing!
Nags Head Town Hall
The Bypass, MP 15
(252) 441-5508
info@townofnagshead.net
The Town of Nags Head offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come here to purchase your beach driving permit. And while you're doing that, take time to look at the fabulous artwork by many local artists displayed here.
Biking & Skating
Bicyclists and skaters are a common site trekking along the town's multiuse path, which runs along the Beach Road from MP 11.5 (around Bainbridge Street) to MP 21 (Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head). The path is for walking, jogging, bicycling and skating. The town designates this path as a tow-away, no parking zone for non-motorized activity only. Visitors can bring their own bikes and skates or rent them while here along with necessary safety helmets. The state law requires that helmets be worn by those younger than 16 (including passengers) while riding on public roads or right-of-ways. It's important to keep on the designated path and not navigate on the Beach Road or the Bypass. Those roads are just too busy, and in the case of the Beach Road, too narrow to be safe - especially for children. There are plenty of side roads to navigate, but watch out for sightseers, blowing sand that can thwart your vision and sandy patches that can cause you to skid. Ride on the right side of the road in single file only. Cross at stoplights, and don't forget your hand signals. One rider per bike is a good rule of thumb. Night riding is not recommended, but if it's necessary, use a front-lighted white lamp and rear red reflector. The Town of Nags Head requests that folks using in-line skates, roller-skates or skate boards confine their use to the multiuse path only.
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Ocean Atlantic Rentals
Beach Road, MP 10, Nags Head
(252) 441-7823
Rent "wheels" of all kinds here by the day, weekend or week. They have beach cruisers and tandem bikes, even kiddie carts that attach behind bikes so the whole family can go for a ride. Hit the bike path with your little one in a jogger or canopy stroller (they have single and double joggers). Ocean Atlantic Rentals also leases other recreational equipment like kayaks and gear for surfing as well as baby necessities of all kinds. If you forgot it, or simply couldn't fit it in the car, they probably have it and can deliver it right to you! |
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Outer Banks Family YMCA Skatepark
The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 449-8897
The YMCA's skatepark has a cement bowl, ramps and a street section. The park is open to skateboards, rollerblades, bikes and scooters. Youth 12 and younger must have a parent present to skate. Youth 17 and younger must wear a helmet, knee and elbow pads. Only helmets are required for those 18 and older. There's a fee for the use of the park, which is discounted for Y members, Nags Head and North Carolina residents. Out-of-state visitors pay $10 a day or $30 a week to use the park. You can also include the skate park in your vacation in the Outer Banks by staying in a participating Y-Home or Y-Tel (vacation rentals managed by the YMCA), or by purchasing a Weekly Flex Pass. |
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Bowling
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Nags Head Bowling & Billiards
The Bypass, MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7077
Bowl, rent shoes, book parties and play billiards at Nags Head Bowling & Billiards. Enjoy their newly expanded arcade with classic games like Ms. Pac Man, skee ball, air hockey, a new dance video game and much more. There are automatic bumpers on the bowling lanes for the kids (or the less-than-practiced adult!). Try your hand at glowing disco bowling under neon lights on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday nights are rock ‘n bowl. Beer and wine are available — check out the bowling pin beer bottles. The snack bar offers soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, pizza and fried food. |
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Climbing
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Kitty Hawk Kites
The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 441-4124
Kitty Hawk Kites features an indoor rock climbing wall with experienced staff members on hand. |
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Dolphin Cruises, Boating Adventures/Rentals
Fishing Unlimited
Nags Head Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-5028
Cruise the waterways in one of the 20-foot pontoon boats and 16-foot skiffs that are rented here. Rent tackle and buy bait as well.
Kitty Hawk Watersports
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-2756
Kitty Hawk Watersports rents sailboats and offers sailing instruction. The whole family will love the two-hour dolphin cruise. They also rent Wave Runners and kayaks.
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Kitty Hawk Kites and Whalebone Watersports
Nags Head Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-4112
In addition to the Nags Head Dolphin Watch available at this location (listed below), they also rent Jet Skis and arrange kayak ecotours here. |
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Kitty Hawk Water Sports
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-2756
Kitty Hawk Watersports rents sailboats and offers sailing instruction. The whole family will love the two-hour dolphin cruise. They also rent Wave Runners and kayaks. |
Nags Head Dolphin Watch
Kitty Hawk Kites and Whalebone Watersports
Nags Head Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 449-8999
Enhance your vacation with a dolphin or sunset cruise adventure brought to you by the Nags Head Dolphin Watch. These folks promote Atlantic bottlenose dolphin research through their commercial operation and offer two-hour dolphin trips. Naturalists explain coastal ecology and area history during sound excursions aboard a 40-foot pontoon boat with canopy cover. The boat carries 36 passengers, is handicap-accessible and has a bathroom. Drinks are sold, or provide your own in a small cooler. Reservations are necessary for the trips, which depart three times a day. They usually book up for the entire week by Monday. Trips generally are scheduled May through September. A sunset Manteo harbor cruise is also offered in the summer featuring a history commentary. Ask about their private charters too.
Nags Head Dolphin Watch asks that you report dead or stranded whales, dolphins, porpoises or seals as soon as possible to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) North Carolina Marine Mammal Stranding Network at (919) 728-8762.
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Nags Head Waterworks
Nags Head Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-0477
Nags Head Waterworks offers Jet boat dolphin tours, pontoon boats and Wave Runner rentals as well as parasailing. |
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Fishing
See our Fishing page.
Fitness and Indoor Sports
Ashtanga Yoga Center
Central Square Shopping Center
The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 202-0345
The Ashtanga Yoga Center offers several different classes in Ashtanga Yoga led by instructor Michelle Dorer. There are introductory classes for beginners, multi-level Mysore classes and even a class targeted to young adults. Students should bring a towel and plenty of water to drink; these classes are invigorating.
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Outer Banks Family YMCA
The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 449-8897
This 28,000-square-foot facility offers a 25-meter indoor lap pool, fitness center with state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment, group exercise (floor, cycle and water) classes, yoga and Pilates, cycling, racquetball, dry saunas, massage therapy, hot tub, a full-court gymnasium available for basketball, soccer and volleyball and an interactive zone with video game-based equipment. Activities include summer camps for kids, wellness programs, swim lessons and youth and adult sports leagues. They have two large outdoor pools with a waterslide and a great skate park. Free child care is available while you work out! Call for membership fees. Day passes are available for the skate park. Ask about membership access with your rental property or other accommodations. |
Outer Banks Karate
Croatan Center, The Bypass, MP 17, Nags Head
(252) 441-6676
Four-time World Champion Sensei Kym Rock offers classes in self-defense, children's stranger awareness, rape prevention and lessons in the general philosophy of karate and martial arts. Back to top
Golf
Serious golf or kiddy putt-putt? No problem! Nags Head offers something for the whole family ranging from a windswept Scottish links-style course to space aged mini-golf.
Nags Head Golf Links
5615 S. Seachase Dr., Village of Nags Head
(252) 441-8073
Play 18 holes on this Scottish links-style course, which features relaxing views of Roanoke Sound. Wind adds a challenge to the 6,100-yard, par 71 course. Reservations can be made for starting times. Cart and greens fees vary. Special off-season rates are available to seniors. Lunch is served in the on-site Links Grille. Relax at the bar, browse through the golf shop and practice your shots at the driving range and putting green. Rentals are available. The course is open daily except Christmas Day.
Galaxy Golf
The Beach Road, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 441-5875
This space-themed mini-golf course includes 36 lighted holes. Aliens younger than 4 with a paying adult play free at this one-stop intergalactic hop.
Jurassic Putt
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-6841
Roam among Jurassic-period dinosaurs while playing on two 18-hole miniature golf courses.
Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 480-6606
Play 18 holes on the pirate-themed mini-golf course at Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. They also have an arcade and serve snacks and ice cream. You can't miss the pirate ship!
Blackbeard’s Golf
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-4541
At Blackbeard’s Golf you can play 18 holes of mini-golf across streams and by the waterfall. The course is located right behind the Dairy Queen.
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Go-Carts & Games
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Nags Head Raceway
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 480-4639
Touted by many past riders as the ultimate Indy track, Nags Head Raceway is the place to get your speed-demon juices rolling. Choose from two-seater cars and racers. Fun activities include an on-site family arcade. |
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Nature Adventures / Hiking / Birding
Hiking can be a good opportunity to do some birdwaching, and the Outer Banks is often referred to as a birder’s paradise. Within the town of Nags Head there are good areas for birding, such as Nags Head Woods and Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Both sites have information available on the types of birds you’re likely to see. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, an excellent spot for birding, is a short drive away.
A good place to start is Outer Banks Birdwatchers (see our Nags Head Shopping page). The owners, Skip and Linda Morgan, are avid birders themselves and can provide helpful tips on birding in the area. They track recent sightings at their shop and carry optic equipment. They can even arrange private tours.
Wings over Water is an annual festival, held in November, that is devoted to the natural side of the Outer Banks. It’s a fun and educational event, with nature-oriented field trips, seminars and kayak excursions. It’s so popular there is now Spring Wings, held in May, which focuses on butterflies and migratory shorebirds. You can call (252) 441-8144 for more information.
Nags Head Woods Preserve
701 W. Ocean Acres Dr., Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-2525
While the entrance to the preserve is in Kill Devil Hills, its boundaries stretch into Nags Head. This maritime forest is a true wonder in its wildlife diversity. Ancient oaks exist in the woods as well as 19th-century cemeteries. Five miles of trails thread through the coastal habitat. Please note that this is a very fragile environment, so staying on the trails is necessary to preserve this exquisite forest. Check in at the visitor's center before you begin your hike.
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
The Bypass, MP 12, Nags Head
(252) 441-7132
Enter the state park through the visitor’s center and choose from three adventures: Hike up the impressive dune, or travel two nature trails that meander through the dune. The Soundside Nature Trail takes about 45 minutes, and the Tracks in the Sand Trail is a 1.5-mile walk.
Town Park
The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 441-5508
The park is located on Barnes Street. Turn west off the Bypass at Ace Hardware. The entrance to the Nags Head Town Trail is located just south of the parking lot. Part of the Nags Head Woods Preserve, the trail is a magical hike through the varying landscapes of sand dunes and maritime forest with a turn-around at a quiet sound beach. The town park is available for public use. You can reserve the space by calling the Town Manager's Office. A clean-up deposit is required.
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Running
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OBX Marathon, Gateway Bank Half-marathon
& Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run
If you’re a runner or walker, you don’t want to miss this event on a flat course with awesome scenery and the spirited residents of the Outer Banks cheering for you all along the way. On Sunday, November 11, 2007, you can participate in the second annual OBX Marathon, the Gateway Bank Half-Marathon or the Kelly's Hospitality Group Fun Run. The course for the marathon begins in Kitty Hawk, travels on through Kill Devil Hills and around the Wright Memorial, goes through Nags Head and ends on Roanoke Island . The Gateway Bank Half-Marathon begins by Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head and ends on Roanoke Island . Walkers are welcome, so there’s no excuse not to be involved. There is a $25,000 prize purse for the OBX Marathon. For information and to register, go to www.obxmarathon.org, but register early because this event will sell out. |
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Spas and Salons
Sunkissed Tanning and Cuttin’ Loose Hair Salon
Central Square, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 480-3850
Come visit the newest tanning salon on the beach! They also offer massage therapy and hair and nail services. Call for an appointment.
A-New-U
Pirate’s Quay, The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 441-6490
A-New-U is a full-service tanning salon.
Even Keel Massage Therapy
Pirate’s Quay, The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 480-3581
At Even Keel Massage Therapy, relax with massage techniques like Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and Pre-natal. They also offer other relaxation and healing specialties. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Natural Nails by Holly
Pirate’s Quay, The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 449-7616
Natural Nails by Holly offers a complete line of manicure and pedicure services.
Reneu Medspa
Pirate’s Quay, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 449-4392
Make your vacation a completely rejuvenating experience with a visit here for therapies and treatments for your skin by Dr. Johnny Farrow. Choose from a variety of facials like European and Vitamin C or from a menu of blissful massages. They're open Monday through Saturday and appointments are necessary. They do request a 24-hour cancellation notice.
Hair Artistry /Nail Technology
Surfside Plaza, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 449-CUTS
Stop here for all hair and nail services and tanning.
Perfect Image Hair Salon
Outer Banks Mall, MP 14, Nags Head
(252) 441-2700
Perfect Image is a full-service hair salon.
Elite Nails
Outer Banks Mall, MP 14, Nags Head
(252) 441-3227
Stop at Elite Nails to pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure.
Beach Waves Too Salon by the Sea
Caribbean Corners, Nags Head Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 480-9992
Beach Waves Too is a full-service hair salon with a great view of the sound. Call for an appointment.
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Theatre
His Dream Center
205 E. Baltic Ave., Nags Head
(252) 441-1155
This Christian life center offers a variety of services and recreation including live drama during the summer in their 250-seat auditorium. Friday nights feature Christian family movies followed by a coffeehouse with live music and snacks for purchase. Once a month enjoy karaoke. Browse their on-site Christian bookstore for bestselling books and a wide variety of CDs, DVDs and gifts. The First Flight Church Assembly of God service is held on Sunday. Rental space is available to the public for weddings and community activities.
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Water and Wind Sports
Diving I Hang Gliding/Windsurfing/Parasailing/Kite Surfing & More I Kayaking I Surfing
Sporting challenges are ever present at the edge of the continent. Here you find water and wind blowing, curling, spraying and gusting into fun, frolicking, fantastic shapes and forms. Become one with the elements through diving, surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking, hang gliding and more. Below are listed a host of air to sea options to explore. Many businesses offer an eclectic mix, so scan these carefully. And remember.while you'll never tame the wind and water, you can enjoy a meditative coexistence by which Nags Head adventurers swear.
Diving
Outer Banks Dive Center
The Bypass, MP 12.5, Nags Head
(252) 449-8349
The Outer Banks Dive Center offers instruction on all levels, from basic to instructor training. The center is a full retail dive shop, and they also rent and repair equipment. Book here for guided beach dives and charters to the USS Huron and offshore trips to the Advance, U-85, Benson and Jackson.
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Hang Gliding / Windsurfing / Parasailing / Kite Surfing and More!
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Kitty Hawk Sports
The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 441-6800
Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Sports has everything you need to enjoy all the recreation the Outer Banks has to offer - from the wind to the waves to the sound. Kitty Hawk Sports is the retail store located across from Jockey's Ridge where you can find a huge selection of kayaking equipment, surfboards, body boards, skim boards, fins, wet suits, outdoor and surf brand clothing, T-shirts, OBX paraphernalia and Hobie Cat products. Then book your Jet Ski, parasailing, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing trips and head to Kitty Hawk Watersports, located a little farther down the road on the sound side. |
Kitty Hawk Watersports
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-2756
Kitty Hawk Watersports is a great place to have fun in the water. They offer watersports rentals of all kinds, including high-speed action on Wave Runners and thrilling parasail rides. See our boating, kayaking and surfing sections for more information.
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Kitty Hawk Kites
The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 441-4124
Kitty Hawk Kites offers exciting outdoor activities and the paraphernalia to accomplish them. At Kitty Hawk Kites you can take hang gliding lessons right across the street at Jockey's Ridge. They also offer kiteboarding lessons and even run a camp for this exciting sport. At the store you'll find a wild array of kites, hang gliding and kitesurfing equipment, Frisbees and flying rockets. Ask about their kayak eco-tours. |
Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Center
The Bypass, MP 15.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-0265
This kiteboarding center conducts several types of classes in kiteboarding and even landboarding. They offer private classes. Their fast-track kiteboarding camp is two days of group instruction. Kiteboarding is a thrilling new sport, and a class is a great way to get started.
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Nags Head Waterworks
Nags Head Causeway, Nags Head
(252) 441-0477
There are a lot of options for fun at this soundside spot. Fly high above the sound and see great views of Jockey's Ridge while parasailing with Nags Head Waterworks. They offer single or tandem flights. Observers can ride along in the boat. If you'd like to fish or just cruise around the sound, you can rent a pontoon boat here too. Go for the thrill with a Wave Runner, or take a guided tour, which will motor by Jockey's Ridge and the Manteo Waterfront. You'll see lots of local wildlife along the way like birds and possibly even dolphins. |
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Kayaking
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Kitty Hawk Kites
The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 441-4124
Book kayak tours in the sound and rent ocean and sound kayaks. The kayak eco-tours paddle through stunning Outer Banks waterways like Kitty Hawk Bay, Bodie Island, Alligator River and Pea Island. |
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Kitty Hawk Sports
The Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 441-6800, (252) 441-2756
Kitty Hawk Sports offers loads of recreational opportunities including kayak and sailing trips. You also can rent kayaks, with several styles to choose from, or purchase kayaking equipment and Hobie Cat products. |
Kitty Hawk Watersports
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-2756
Kitty Hawk Watersports rents kayaks by the hour, day or week. You can paddle around at their watersports center on the sound, or take the kayaks with you to another location. They also offer kayak eco-tours, which are fun for the whole family.
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Ocean Atlantic Rentals
The Beach Road, MP 10, Nags Head
(252) 441-7823
Ocean Atlantic Rentals has several types of kayaks for rent: the sit-on-top style or the sit inside kind, both in single or double. So whether you're headed to the sound or the ocean for some paddling, they can accommodate you. They offer delivery and also rent wetsuits. |
Kitty Hawk Kayaks
Kayak & Surf School
MP 1, 6150 N. Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-0145 or (866) 702-5061
Enjoy a kayak tour to some of the finest flat-water kayaking destinations on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kayaks offers 18 specialty tours across the Outer Banks, including tours in Kitty Hawk Woods, Nags Head Woods (hike and paddle), Roanoke Island, Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges and in Corolla. Kayak rentals are also available. The Surf School offers daily lessons and three-day surf camps throughout the summer. The friendly, professional staff promise your entire family will have fun.
Coastal Kayak Touring Company
North Beach Outfitters
Waterfront Shops, Duck
(252) 261-6262, (252) 441-3393
Coastal Kayak offers trips to four different areas of the Outer Banks: Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary (between Corolla and Duck), Kitty Hawk Woods, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on Hatteras Island and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the Dare County mainland. Tours last two to three hours. The guides offer kayaking instruction if you need it, plus they narrate about the local history and ecology along the way. Single and tandem kayaks are available. Children are welcome, as long they are at least 30 pounds, but certain trips are better for kids than others. Reservations are required.
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Surfing
The Nags Head Pier area is one of the local choices for surfing, as is the beach around MP 13. Keep in mind that you have to stay 300 feet from any fishing pier. A leash must connect the surfer's ankle or wrist to the board at all times. Local radio stations give regular surf reports. You can also call Whalebone Surf Shop for a daily wave report at (252) 441-6747. On-line surf reports are available at www.outer-banks.nc.us/surf.
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Cavalier Surf Shop
Beach Road, MP 13.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7349
One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and known for providing good customer service in sales and rentals. You can buy or rent hard or soft-top surfboards, body boards, skim boards and wetsuits. They also offer private or group surfing lessons. Lessons last either one or two hours and include surfboard rental. The lessons focus on safety and surfing etiquette. They are a great way to get started if you've never surfed or an opportunity for more experienced surfers to hone specific skills. In the shop, you'll find lots of surf and sport clothing and accessories for boys, men and women. |
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Kitty Hawk Sports
Bypass, MP 13, Nags Head
(252) 441-6800
Kitty Hawk Sports carries a huge selection of surfing equipment and clothing. They have surfboards and body boards for rent. Ask about their surfing lessons, which include surfboard rental. A lesson is a great way to get started. They also offer private lessons and multi-day packages. |
Kitty Hawk Watersports
The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-2756
A watersports headquarters on Roanoke Sound, Kitty Hawk Watersports offers rentals for surfboards and body boards.
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Ocean Atlantic Rentals
Beach Road, MP 10, Nags Head
(252) 441-7823
Ocean Atlantic Rentals has surfboards (foam or hard), skim boards, body boards and fins for rent. They also rent full and spring wetsuits, booties, gloves and hoods. Surfing lessons are available through their Surfrider School. The intro lesson is a good way to get started: It's a two-hour group lesson of about three to four students, ages 10 and older. The fee includes board rental and a wetsuit if necessary. Private and more advanced lessons are available as well. |
Outer Banks Boarding Company
The Bypass, MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-1939
Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boarder's paradise, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great selection of equipment for surfing, body boarding and snow, skate and skim boarding. They rent surfboards of all kinds that are suitable for all skill levels - from the novice soft-top long board to the board for the seasoned pro looking for the newest in surfboard technology. Surfing lessons are available in season. They pride themselves on providing great customer service here. They'll even let you demo a surfboard, and if you buy it the cost of the rental is applied to the purchase. You can also rent helmets and safety pads here that are necessary for admission to the nearby YMCA skatepark.
Secret Spot Surf Shop
The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
(252) 441-4030
This shop is an old-time favorite offering custom-made surfboards as well as a huge variety of short, long and used boards. They offer a beginner's surfing lesson that lasts an hour and includes surfboard rental. Intermediate lessons can also be arranged: You choose the length and focus of the lesson. Secret Spot has a variety of surfboards available for rent. They also have skateboards and safety gear for sale.
Whalebone Surf Shop
The Bypass, MP 10, Nags Head
(252) 441-6747
For more than 30 years, Whalebone has been one of the top places to shop for surf gear. The staff here is friendly and knowledgeable and can help you find the perfect equipment for your needs. They stock surfboards from all the world's best shapers. You'll also find skim boards, body boards and fins. If you've never surfed before, Whalebone is a good place to start. They rent BZ soft boards, a great board for beginners. Surf lessons are held throughout the summer; call ahead to register. The three-hour lesson begins at the shop with instruction, and then you'll head to the beach. The surf instructors are experienced, local surfers who keep the emphasis on the student. Lessons include all equipment and transportation to the beach. Back at the shop, you'll find a great selection of swimwear and apparel for the whole family. See Shopping.
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SOS Enterprises
The Beach Road, MP 16, Nags Head
(252) 441-1357
At SOS Enterprises you can rent long or short surfboards and shop for surfboards, skim boards and body boards. They also have surf and skate-style clothing and swimwear for the whole family. The folks who own SOS are ever-friendly and happy to answer questions. Rent a board here and get out into the water! By the way, they also carry a killer selection of snow gear and clothing. |
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Vacation Resources
- Art, Glass n' Fire
- Kitty Hawk Kites
- Nags
Head Raceway
- OBX® Marathon
- Ocean
Atlantic Rentals
- Outer Banks YMCA
- Sound
Feet Shoes
- SOS Enterprises
- Whalebone Surf Shop
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