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You can’t bring everything with you on vacation. That’s why equipment rental businesses in Nags Head, NC, are such a welcome sight for many Outer Banks vacationers. From surfboards to bicycles, experience the essential things to do in Nags Head thanks to these equipment rental businesses that get you out there having fun.

Beach Masters

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Being able to rent beach chairs and tents is a wonderful service, but having someone lug all that stuff to the beach and set it up for you then take it all down at the end of the day ... well, that's practically miraculous. Beach Masters rents super-sturdy tents (with a bar top!), beach chairs, coolers (with ice!), stereos and blenders, and they do all...read more

Cavalier Surf Shop

Equipment Rentals in 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...read more

Farmdog Beach Services

Equipment Rentals in Nags Head

Farmdog Beach Services offers cabana service on the beaches from Ocean Hill in Corolla to the Tr-Villages on Hatteras Island, and you do not have to be staying on the oceanfront to enjoy this service. They will deliver tents, umbrellas and coolers with ice and provide trash service as well.read more

Kitty Hawk Kites

Equipment Rentals in Nags Head

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites Whalebone Watersports

Equipment Rentals in Nags Head

Kitty Hawk Kites' Whalebone Watersports location offers dolphin tours, kiteboarding, Jet Ski rentals and standup paddleboard rentals – some of the most sought-after Outer Banks activities. In addition, kayak eco-tours and rentals are available, including a bioluminescence tour. If you’ve never seen these glowing organisms, you owe yourself this experience!read more

OBX Beach Toy Rentals

Equipment Rentals in Nags Head

If you're looking for fun alternative transportation on the Outer Banks, OBX Beach Toy Rentals offers a range of selections that let you get from place to place while still enjoying the salty beach air in your face. They rent four-passenger and six-passenger "limo" golf carts in Corolla. In fact, they have an exclusive oceanfront golf-cart parking area at the Currituck Beach Access. They also...read more

Oceans East Bait & Tackle

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Oceans East Bait & Tackle on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway has been in business for more than 40 years. With three locations along the East Coast, they are known for their customer service, huge selection of the best quality tackle, fresh bait, apparel and much more. They offer an excellent selection of inshore, offshore, surf and freshwater tackle from top manufacturers such as Daiwa, Penn,...read more

Outer Banks Boarding Co.

Equipment Rentals in Nags Head

Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boardrider's paradise with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great selection of equipment for surfing, bodyboarding, skateboarding and skimboarding. They rent surfboards of all kinds that are suitable for all skill levels – from the novice soft-top longboard to the board for the seasoned pro looking for the newest in surfboard technology. OBBC also has an in-house expert shaper...read more

Secret Spot Surf Shop

Equipment Rentals in Nags Head

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

Whalebone Surf Shop

Equipment Rentals in Nags Head

Locally owned and operated since 1975, Whalebone has all the gear you need to outfit the whole family for the beach. They stock all the major surf brands with a large variety of sportswear, sandals and cool Whalebone logo tees. This is a great place to find a new swimsuit, with a full line of women’s suits and separates, children’s suits and tons of swim...read more