Kill Devil Hills Shopping

Celebrating more than 30 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a favorite for swimwear – in fact, it’s been voted Best on the Beach for swimsuits for more than 10 years in local polls. Women's swimsuits are the specialty here – the latest styles for all ages, mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and mastectomy suits – but they also sell suits for kids and men. For kids there’s everything from swim diapers and toddler suits to board shorts and competition swimwear in sizes infant to preteen. Men will find surf trunks, board shorts and briefs from sizes 28 to 4X large. Don’t forget the sun-protective rash guards for kids and adults. Birthday Suits is a clothing store, too, with designer and California surf brands, sportswear, shoes and beach-inspired accessories like sunglasses, flip flops, hats, jewelry and purses. Love the OBX logo? You’ll find original OBX brand accessories and clothing here. The flagship store is on the Bypass in Kill Devil Hills.

For those seeking a natural approach to health, House of Hemp OBX – with its knowledgeable and compassionate staff – brings cannabidiol (CBD) based products to the Outer Banks. Locally owned and operated, their mission is to provide the community with a responsible and reliable source for alternative, homeopathic solutions. They sell both full-spectrum and THC-free sublingual oils and capsules as well as salves, creams, edibles, personal-care products, massage oils, soaps and much more. Their products are made from plants organically grown and extracted in the United States; each one is safe and offers a natural way to ease stress, improve sleep, promote skin health and, most notably, relieve pain.

There are so many entertaining Outer Banks activities that you couldn't possibly bring all the equipment you'll need on a vacation to cover it all. Luckily, you can rent just about anything you'll need once you're here. If you want to rent kayaks to do some exploring of the sound waters or to ride the waves, Ocean Atlantic Rentals will bring them to you. And though you’ll need your car from time to time to get to the grocery store or between shopping centers, a lot of the time you can just ditch the car and pedal everywhere you go, explore the area with one of their new electric bikes or better yet rent a four- to six-seat electric LSV golf cart! With a max speed of 25 miles per hour, these gas-free cruisers are an ultra-convenient way to maneuver around town on streets with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. Ocean Atlantic Rentals rents single-speed beach cruisers, kids’ and BMX bikes, Kiddie Kart trailers and trikes for the little ones, plus you can get helmets and gear for the entire family. As of 2019, Ocean Atlantic Rentals rents RAD brand electric bikes and step thru models for half- and full-day rentals. These bikes can go 25-45 miles on a single charge and feature pedal assist or full throttle cruising. They also have a headlight and taillight for evening riding. Pick up your bikes there or have them delivered to your door. Ocean Atlantic Rentals also has all the equipment you need for standup paddleboarding, surfing, body boarding or skim boarding. They also have swim fins, which are great for body boarding. If the water is chilly when you’re here, they rent wetsuits to keep you warm while you tackle the waves. 

Ocean Atlantic Rentals is also a full-service rental company for any big item you might not have wanted to cart from home such as cribs, high chairs, strollers, beach chairs, umbrellas, grills, beach-friendly wheelchairs, dog crates and more. In addition to delivering your rental items to your vacation cottage, Ocean Atlantic Rentals now offers a daily cabana service-style setup and breakdown of your beach chairs and umbrellas at your oceanfront rental cottage. Their service includes free delivery and pickup to your beach cottage. The staff can even text message you when your items are ready to use.