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Wave Riding Vehicles
- The Bypass, MP 2.5
- Kitty Hawk
- (252) 261-7952
Wave Riding Vehicles carries equipment for surfing, body boarding and skim boarding. They also rent surfboards. Locals know this as one of their favorite shops for swimwear and other surf clothing.
Whalebone Surf Shop
- 2214 S. Croatan Highway, 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 GSI and INT soft boards, great boards for beginners. Surf lessons are held June 1 through August 31; 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.
Wings Over Water Festival
- Locations throughout the Outer Banks
- Nags Head
- (252) 216-WING
Wings over Water is an annual six-day festival held in November that is devoted to celebrating the wild side of the Outer Banks. The festival offers more than 100 programs in themes ranging from birding and wildlife photography to paddling, natural history and more! It’s a fun and educational event for the whole family, and since it takes place in the shoulder season, it’s an affordable time to come and enjoy the beauty of the Outer Banks. Call for more information.
