Kiteboarding is a very popular thing to do in Nags Head. The Roanoke Sound, which is shallow and calm, is perfect for beginners to learn to the sport, and lessons are available. On windy days, you’ll see dozens of colorful kites flying over the sound as kiteboarders zip back and forth over the water. Experienced kiteboarders also enjoy kiteboarding on the ocean waves. In Nags Head, NC, kiteboarding is concentrated around milepost 16 on the sound.
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4324 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 13.5, Nags Head
One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing great customer service in sales and rentals. You can buy or rent hard or soft-top surfboards, bodyboards and skimboards. They also offer private or group surfing lessons with a focus on safety and surfing etiquette. Lessons are a great way to get started in surfing or an opportunity for more experienced surfers to hone specific skills. Beach chairs, umbrellas and standup paddleboards are available for rental as well as purchase. In the shop you’ll find lots of surf and sports clothing, wetsuits, sunglasses, sandals, brand and logo stickers and accessories for the entire family. Cavalier Surf Shop logo t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats for all ages are legendary souvenirs for generations of visitors and are beloved by locals as well.
One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing great customer service in sales and rentals. You can buy or rent hard or soft-top surfboards, bodyboards and skimboards. They also offer private or group surfing lessons with a focus on safety and surfing etiquette. Lessons are a great way to get started in surfing...read more
One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation...read more
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Outfit yourself to surf, skate or sun. This shop is a longtime favorite offering custom-made Secret Spot surfboards as well as used boards, boogie boards, standup paddleboards and more. Check out the retro collection of surfboards on the ceiling. You also can rent a board or get a surf report, and lessons are available. The whole family can shop for summer apparel, including bathing suits,...read more
Sharpe-R-Look is a full-service salon in Kitty Hawk. Owner and stylist Rose Sharpe offers services that include hairdressing for men and women, barber services, fades, coloring, manicures and pedicures, makeup, waxing and more. Wedding hair and makeup are a specialty. Call or text the number to schedule an appointment.read more
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Shooters photography studio offers a team of professional photographers trained in making beautiful family portraits on the beach and at many other Outer Banks locations. You're in good hands with the Shooters crew, whether they're capturing your reunion, family vacation or wedding. A new service, Outer Banks Pictures, gives you access to gorgeous fine art prints and canvases representing many of the Outer Banks’ finest...read more
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Soundside Event Site is exactly what the name says it is – an open event space along the Roanoke Sound in Nags Head. Various events are held here throughout the year, from food-truck rodeos to the Outer Banks Seafood Festival to a tiny home festival and a car show. There's even an annual fair, Soundside Fun Fair, held here every June. For some events there...read more
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Stop ‘N Shop is a convenience store and deli with a decidedly gourmet spin. In the deli you’ll find excellent sandwiches prepared to order with Boars Head meats. Every day they have several specials. The deli is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can choose from a great selection of wine and beer, including kegs. They also have convenience items and snacks as well...read more
Since 1999 local photographer Todd Hale has specialized in family portraits and weddings on the beach from Carova to Hatteras. He takes a relaxed yet thorough approach, keeping everyone happy and looking their best. Group portraits, black and white and candid photos are then posted online for viewing and ordering. Call to book an appointment.read more
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Although it now has a new owner and new name, The Gym still offers an alternative to the standard workout and is the home of OBX Boot Camp. Here you can take classes in kickboxing for fitness as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and kid's martial arts. The facility includes a full-size boxing ring. They also have weight and circuit training equipment plus personal...read more
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Join a captain and crew for a two-hour saltwater safari on the newest vessel in the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center fleet. The Safari is a 50-foot catamaran-style vessel with an open-air covered deck with cushioned seating, designed to give you a close-up and personal view of wildlife and sights not seen from the highway. The Safari will glide through the waters of Oregon Inlet and...read more
The Studio is a center for mindfulness, peace and inspiration. You'll find mindfulness-based kids' camps and after-school care, meditation classes, beach yoga, group fitness classes and workshops. read more
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Beloved since its inception in 1991, Theatre of Dare is a nonprofit community theater group. They produce four or five high-quality shows each year, welcoming local talent to volunteer in all facets of their productions and running the organization. After decades of holding shows at locations all around the Outer Banks, they now have their very own performance venue in Kitty Hawk.
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Show off your tan and your sandals with a manicure and pedicure from Top Nails. They’re a one-stop shop that also offers haircuts, styling and color as well as massage and spray tanning services.read more
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Tucked in Gallery Row in Nags Head, Traveler’s Moon is a portal into something magical. Step inside and you’ll find shelves lined with crystals and meditation stones, tarot and oracle decks, sound-healing tools and wands, all curated to spark curiosity and connection. The apothecary side of the shop is just as inviting, with teas, essential oils, incense, sacred herbs and bath and body goods designed...read more
