Recreation

158 Surf & Skate

• 3701 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 255-1581

A bit of a change from the traditional surf/skate shop, this new shop has more of a boutique feel with clean aesthetics and a simple, modern, minimalist style. Their concept is to bring together the best part of street wear and the best part of surf and skate retail to create a unique experience here on the Outer Banks, and they have succeeded. They research and offer emerging brands you won't often find elsewhere on the Outer Banks or even in eastern Carolina, so if you like cutting edge style, this is your place. You'll also find a huge skate, body board and surfboard selection, and they offer two-week turnaround on custom surfboards and 24-hour surfboard ding repair. They also offer full rental and lesson services in skate and surf. And right next door is the only indoor skatepark on the OBX. See the listing for Skate Park at 158.

17th Street Surf Shop

• 1007 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 441-1797

17th Street is a cool shop that's filled with anything you can need for getting the most from Mother Ocean. They sell surfboards, skim boards, body boards and skateboards. The staff here can help you select the right equipment.

A-New-U

• 3022 S. Croatan Highway, Pirate’s Quay, The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
• (252) 441-6490

A-New-U is a full-service tanning salon.

Ashtanga Yoga Center

• 2910 S. Croatan Highway, Central Square Shopping Center, The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
• (252) 202-0345

Classes are available for students of all levels. There are introductory classes for beginners, intermediate classes, the full primary series and multi-level Mysore classes for those who are looking to establish or already have developed a self practice. She also offers a restorative class based on the principles of Ashtanga once a week. Six-week seminars are also available for children. Students should bring a towel and plenty of water to drink; these classes are invigorating and detoxifying.

Atlantic Martial Arts Academy

• 4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Surfside Plaza, 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.

Barrier Island Fitness Center

• 1 Cypress Knee Trail, MP 1, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 261-0100

Barrier Island Fitness Center is a first-class facility in a tranquil setting in the woods of Kitty Hawk. They offer day and weeklong passes. Enjoy the indoor pool and relax in the hot tub or sauna post-workout. The fitness room has free weights and cardio equipment. They offer aerobics classes. Tanning and massage services are available for a fee.

Beach Waves Too Salon by the Sea

• 7531 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, Caribbean Corners, 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.

Bellalago Salon

• 5400 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 255-0635

In association with Top Nails, this is a full service salon offering everything from haircuts and color to massage. They also offer bed tanning and mystic spray tan.

Blackbeard’s Golf

• 6714 S. Croatan Highway, 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.

Bushin Kan Karate

• 5118 Lindbergh Avenue, MP 1.5, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 261-6636

Keith Seal has created a family dojo that offers training in the martial arts as a way of life, encompassing tradition, self-discipline, physical fitness and the search for spirtual enlightenment. In addition to the traditional karate training, this dojo also has an after-school program for kids and fitness programs for adults.

Coastal Edge

• 1600 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9.5, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 449-5560

In the summer, you can rent surf and skim boards at Coastal Edge Surf Shop. The shop also sells surf, skim, skate and body boards in the shop. They place skateboard ramps in the parking lot for riders (helmets are required, which you can rent in the shop).

Coastal Kayak Touring Company, North Beach Outfitters

• 1240 Duck Road, Waterfront Shops, Duck, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 261-6262, (252) 441-3393

Coastal Kayak offers trips to five 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 two different tours in 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 as they are at least 30 pounds, but certain trips are better for kids than others. Reservations are required.

Colington Speedway

• 1064 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 480-9144

Colington Speedway is fast-paced fun. They have three tracks and a variety of go-carts, including the new open-style Scorpion Cart and Kiddie Carts for the younger set. Colington Speedway is open at noon from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Dock of the Bay

• 4200 Bob Perry Road, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 255-5578

Dock of the Bay is a fuel dock and ships store. They have all your boating excursion needs covered with fuel, bait and tackle, wine and beer, snacks, ice and more. They are located at the end of Bob Perry Road, close to the public boat launch.

Electric Beach Tanning Salon

• 2910 S. Croatan Highway, Central Square, MP 11, Nags Head
• (252) 441-2318

Come visit the newest tanning salon on the beach! Electric beach has several beds of various intensity levels and a highly knowledgable owner on the science of the perfect tan. Call for an appointment.

Elite Nails

• 5000 S. Croatan Highway, Outer Banks Mall, MP 14, Nags Head
• (252) 441-3227

Stop at Elite Nails to pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure.

Even Keel Massage Therapy

• 3022 S. Croatan Highway, Pirate’s Quay, The Bypass, MP 11, Nags Head
• (252) 480-3581

This team of massage therapists specializes in therapeutic and medical massage techniques including myofacial release for relaxation, injury recovery and pain management. Feel free to call them for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Family Recreation Park

• 602 S. Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 441-9199

The County Family Recreation Park is located on Mustian Street. To get there, turn west off the Bypass onto Colington Road, then turn left onto Mustian Street. The park is located beside the Kill Devil Hills Water Plant. There are fields for playing baseball, softball and soccer, tennis courts, a playground and a rec center with indoor courts, game rooms, exercise rooms and space for classes.

Galaxy Golf

• 2914 S. Virginia Dare Trail, 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.

Hair Artistry /Nail Technology

• 4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Surfside Plaza, MP 13, Nags Head
• (252) 449-CUTS

Stop here for all hair and nail services and tanning.

His Dream Center

• 205 E. Baltic Avenue, 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.

Integration Massage & Bodywork

• 5230 N. Virginia Dare Trail, MP 2, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 256-0137

Whether it’s from a job, finances or family life, stress takes a toll and causes muscles to tense up, jaws to clench and backs to ache. Massage and bodywork calms the nervous system, promotes circulation, eases muscle strains and constrictions causing pain and helps to still the racing thoughts that may cause muscles to tighten in the first place. Owner and therapist David Henderson has 11 years of experience working with the needs of a diverse clientele. He uses a combination of deep intuition, experience and training in the sciences of anatomy, physiology and bodywork. He offers an eclectic blend of styles including craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage, swedish, deep tissue and sports massage. He has a team of male and female therapists that works with him. They work with couples, groups and even on your best canine friend! He has a beautiful treatment room at the Outer Banks Yoga studio in Kitty Hawk and also works out of the Outer Banks Sports Center in Nags Head. If you prefer, he or his team will travel to you.

Integration Massage & Bodywork

• 2413 S. Croatan Highway, MP 10.5, Nags Head
• (252) 256-0137

Whether it’s from a job or finances or family life, stress takes a toll and causes muscles to tense up, jaws to clench and backs to ache. Massage and bodywork calms the nervous system, promotes circulation, eases muscle strains and constrictions causing pain and helps to still the racing thoughts that cause muscles to tighten in the first place. David Henderson has 11 years of experience working with the needs of a diverse clientele, and he uses a combination of deep intuition, experience and training in the science of anatomy, physiology and bodywork. He offers an eclectic blend of styles including cranio-sacral therapy, lymph drainage, swedish, deep tissue and sports massage. He has a team of male and female therapists who work with him, and they offer support to couples, groups and even your best canine friend! He has a beautiful treatment room at Outer Banks Yoga studio in Kitty Hawk and also works out of the Outer Banks Sports Center in Nags Head. If you prefer, he or his team can travel to you.

Jennette’s Pier

• 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Beach Road, MP 16.5, Nags Head
• (252) 441-6421

Jennette's Pier is currently closed while the old structure is demolished and a new, 850-foot-long pier and two-story pier house are built. The new pier will be built on concrete pilings, the first pier of its kind on the Outer Banks. The North Carolina Aquarium Society manages the pier, and the new structure will continue to be a family-oriented venue. The fishing pier will still offer anglers and sightseers passes, but you will also appreciate educational programs and aquarium exhibits. Exhibits include fish tanks up to 300 gallons and an introduction to local species called Giants of the Sea. The exhibit includes representatives of state record-holding saltwater fish mounts. It gives a great perspective on the size of record catches. Don't miss this educational stop when the pier reopens.

Jockey’s Ridge State Park

• 592 Carolista Drive, 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.

Nags Head is home to the tallest natural sand dune on the East Coast. Jockey's Ridge, a series of five dunes, is a natural wonder that's continually changing in shape and height. With the highest hill varying from 90 to 110 feet tall, this system of sand is a haven for adventure. Colorful kites waver over its majesty regularly, and hang gliders climb to its summit to swoop down a sandy incline. Hikers excite in its form and function, and nature buffs appreciate discovering the subtle dune life that exists here. Few can resist the climb to bear witness to renowned Outer Banks sunsets. Included in the 426-acre park are several trails, picnic areas, a visitor center and a museum and gift shop supported by the non-profit Friends of Jockey's Ridge. Natural history programs for adults and children are offered. A boardwalk provides a lookout for a terrific view of the dunes and also serves as a passage for the mobility impaired. Arrangements can be made for a four-wheel dune ride to the top (the park requests a 24-hour notice). In the summer, the sand on the dunes is usually 25 to 30 degrees hotter than the air, so shoes are a necessity.

The visitor center closes an hour and fifteen minutes prior to the park grounds. Park ground hours run November through February, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; March through May, September and October 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; June, July and August, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Soundside Access Gate is open October through March 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April through September 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Ridge closes 15 minutes before the park closes. Jockey's Ridge State Park is open daily with the exception of Christmas Day.

Jurassic Putt

• 6926 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16, Nags Head
• (252) 441-6841

Roam among Jurassic-period dinosaurs while playing on two 18-hole miniature golf courses.

KDH Cooperative Gallery

• 502 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 441-9888

Come to the KDH Cooperative for Kids Craft Workshops. These are fun and informative art classes created especially for kids. Each student will bring home his or her own creation at the end of the workshop. Call for more information and to register in advance. Stop in the gallery even if a workshop isn't going on while you're here. You can view some great local artwork and see the Artist's Attic, the upstairs workspaces for the gallery artists.

KDH Cycle & Skate

• 203 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 8.5, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 480-3399

KDH Cycle has a variety of bicycles for rent and for sale. They can repair bikes and have a good selection of biking accessories and clothing.

Kill Devil Hills Town Park

• Off Colington Road, west of The Bypass, Kill Devil Hills
• No phone

The Kill Devil Hills Town Park is located by the Town Hall, also off Colington Road, west of the Bypass. The Town Park includes a path that is ideal for biking, walking and rollerblading, playground equipment and a roller hockey rink.

Kitty Hawk Kayaks, Kayak & Surf School

• 6150 N. Croatan Highway, MP 1, 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. You can also take surf kayak lessons and ACA-certified kayak lessons. The friendly, professional staff promise your entire family will have fun.

Kitty Hawk Woods

• West Kitty Hawk Road and Woods Road, off The Bypass, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 261-8891

Kitty Hawk Woods is a unique environment: a maritime forest, swamp and marsh. Totaling 1,877 acres, the Town of Kitty Hawk owns 461 acres with a conservation easement from the state. A diverse array of wildlife is at home in Kitty Hawk Woods. In some areas gray foxes, raccoons and white-tailed deer can be found. In marsh areas, a number of amphibians and reptiles thrive as well as river otter and muskrat. Birders will want to explore the woods for the hawks, wrens, herons and egrets that can be found in the woods and the marsh areas. Hiking trails with interpretive signs are available for day use only and are accessible from the main access points on Eckner Street, Amadas Avenue and Birch Lane. The reserve office is located at 983 W. Kitty Hawk Road. Please respect this unique natural setting and stay on marked trails while exploring the woods.

Kitty Hawk Woods 10K Race

• 983 W. Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 261-8891‎

The Carolina Estuarine Reserve Foundation hosts this 10K race. The scenic course winds through Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve, a rare maritime deciduous forest. Race proceeds go to the Carolina Estuarine Reserve Foundation, a nonprofit organization that strives to protect our coastal ecosystems by supporting coastal research, education and conservation. The Kitty Hawk Fire Fighters Association, which assists in conducting the race, also receives a portion of the proceeds. The race start time is 8 a.m., and it is limited to 100 runners.

Knuckleup Fitness

• 3712 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 255-1662

Knuckleup offers an alternative to the standard workout. Here you can take classes in kickboxing for fitness as well as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts. The facility includes a full-size boxing ring. They also have weight and circuit training equipment. For new members, they offer a free training session with one of their trainers plus a free week of classes. Call ahead or stop in to register.

Lifesaver Rent-Alls

• The Beach Road, MP 9, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 441-6048, (800) 635-2764

You can rent everything you need for fun in the ocean at Lifesaver Rent-Alls. They have surfboards, body boards, flippers for body boarding, skim boards, surfboard racks and wetsuits. And they deliver!

Lost Treasure Golf

• 1600 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 7, Kill Devil Hills
• (252) 480-0142

Lost Treasure Golf is quite a sight on the Bypass. The course is designed to look like a Western frontier town, complete with caves and running waterfalls. A train carts golfers up to the first hole. There are two 18-hole courses to play.

Lotus Day Spa & Boutique

• The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk, Buccaneer's Walk, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 261-0800

Pamper yourself or a loved one at one of the most tranquil spas on the Outer Banks. They offer a relaxing and revitalizing atmosphere that soothes the mind, body and soul. Featured services are microdermabrasion, custom facials, therapeutic massage, reflexology, and manicure and pedicure treatments. Dermalogica® Skin Care products are used exclusively in their treatments. Local artwork, including authentic sea glass and sterling silver jewelry and photography, make great gifts or vacation mementos. Gift certificates are available for individual and package spa services. Small groups, such as wedding parties, are more than welcome, and they are open year-round. Reservations are recommended.

Moneysworth Beach Home Equipment Rentals

• 947 West Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk
• (252) 261-6999, (800) 833-5233

Rent a kayak for paddling in the ocean or sound. Moneysworth rents single and tandem ocean-style kayaks. Or, if biking is your pleasure, you won't have to lug your bicycle all the way to the beach on your vacation when you can rent one from Moneysworth. They have bicycles for adults and children, and they even have baby seats and helmets. They offer free delivery right to your rental home.

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf

• 6606 S. Croatan Highway, 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!

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

• 7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, at Kitty Hawk Kites and Whalebone Watersports, Nags Head/Manteo 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 requests 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. 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.

Nags Head Golf Links

• 5615 S. Seachase Drive, Village of Nags Head, 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, and you don't have to be a golfer to enjoy the well-prepared food here. The view is also noteworthy. 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.

Nags Head Town Hall

• 5401 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 15, Nags Head
• (252) 441-5508

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.

Nags Head Woods Preserve

• 701 W. Ocean Acres Drive, Nags Head
• (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. They are open every day from dawn until dusk for foot traffic only; dogs and bikes are not allowed on the trails, but they are welcome on the gravel roadway. Before you begin your hike or ride, find maps and other information at the outdoor information counter located up the boardwalk at the parking area. In May, they host the Annual Nags Head Woods 5k. Race time is 8 a.m. so lace up your running shoes and get on it!

Natural Nails by Holly

• 3022 S. Croatan Highway, 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.