So many activities to enjoy on the Outer Banks, so little time . . . so don’t waste it searching for equipment you need to participate in said activities. Outer Banks equipment rentals can be found in surf shops, bike stores, beach equipment companies, tackle stores and car rental companies. Want to spend a classic day on the beach? Check out the Outer Banks rental stores that offer beach chairs, umbrellas and even beach-friendly wheelchairs for a relaxing experience. Are you hoping to do some watersports during your vacation but don’t have the gear? There are plenty of surf companies and other shops that rent surfboards, paddleboards, skim boards, kayaks, windsurfing gear and wetsuits to help get you in the water with the equipment that best fits you. And don’t forget that biking is an excellent way to travel and sightsee on the Outer Banks, and you will come across several bike and equipment rental shops where you can find different styles and sizes of bikes that will fit your whole family. Check out the listing below to see where Outer Banks equipment rentals can help you take care of your beach needs.
Outer Banks Things To Do by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Things To Do by Category
Outer Banks Equipment Rentals
8568 B Caratoke Highway, Harbinger
E-bikes are not only a fun way to explore the Outer Banks, but also a convenient and inexpensive way to get around without getting caught up in summer traffic or paying high gas prices. E-bikes make it easy to get to the beach, restaurants and attractions quickly, without wearing yourself out in the process. Carolina Shores E-Bikes OBX offers daily rentals, two-day rentals and weekly rentals of either premium E-bikes or traditional beach cruisers, and best of all, they offer free delivery and pickup. The E-bikes can travel at speeds of up to 20 to 25 mph and have a range of 25 to 50 miles, depending on how much you pedal along with the electric motor. Carolina Shores also sells E-bikes and traditional bikes and offers parts, accessories, service and repair. They deliver from Corolla through Nags Head and Roanoke Island.
E-bikes are not only a fun way to explore the Outer Banks, but also a convenient and inexpensive way to get around without getting caught up in summer...read more
E-bikes are not only a fun way to explore the Outer Banks, but also a...read more
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41056 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Some brand names you’ll find here include Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Roxy, O’Neill, Rip Curl and RVCA, along with surfboards by Dewey Weber, Catch Surf and Channel Island. If you need new sunglasses, Hatteras Island Boardsports has hundreds of styles from Costa, Oakley, Electric, RayBan and more. They also feature a great selection of Cape Hatteras t-shirts and gifts. Their shop rents kayaks, surfboards, paddleboards, body boards, skim boards and wetsuits, and delivery is available. They offer group or private surfing lessons too. They’re located across the street from the Koru Beach Klub and the Avon Pier right on N.C. Highway 12.
Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Some brand names you’ll...read more
Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for...read more
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520 Old Stoney Road, Corolla
Just For The Beach Rentals offers gear delivery from South Nags Head to Corolla. Want to plan your own kayak tour? Just for the Beach Rentals has sit-on-top, single, double and triple kayaks available for rent. Or if you want to leave your car behind, you can make like a local and pedal around town on one of their comfortable beach cruisers (cruisers are available for all ages) or go for a long ride on one of their carbon fiber road bikes. Cornhole sets are also available, as are beach chairs and umbrellas, which Just for the Beach will set up for you each day if you choose to use their set-up service. If getting in the water is more your thing, they also rent surfboards for beginning and advanced surfers as well as bodyboards and skimboards. Standup paddleboards are the most recent addition to their offerings. Just for the Beach can deliver everything to you.
Just For The Beach Rentals offers gear delivery from South Nags Head to Corolla. Want to plan your own kayak tour? Just for the Beach Rentals has sit-on-top...read more
Just For The Beach Rentals offers gear delivery from South Nags Head to Corolla. Want...read more
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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 flags, toys, boomerangs and games. You’ll find a wide selection of Outer Banks gear, beach sportswear and footwear from Crocs, Chaco, Hey Dude, Southern Fried and Life is Good apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, outdoor clothing, sunglasses and more. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers a number of adventure activities including hang gliding, kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals, parasailing, Jet Skis, dolphin tours, wild horse tours, historic tours and much more. The brand-new Whalebone Watersports Center on the Nags Head Causeway offers kayak fishing, Jet Skis, pontoon boat rentals and more. At Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports in Rodanthe, you can learn kiteboarding; buy and rent kiteboarding gear; rent a kayak, surfboard or standup paddleboard or climb the adventure tower/ropes course. Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School at Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head offers private lessons, beginner lessons, advanced lessons and training packages for hang gliding, as well as retail merchandise and sand boards available for rent.
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...read more
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more
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7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, 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!
Kitty Hawk Kites' Whalebone Watersports location offers dolphin tours, kiteboarding, Jet Ski rentals and standup paddleboard rentals – some of the most...read more
Kitty Hawk Kites' Whalebone Watersports location offers dolphin tours, kiteboarding, Jet Ski rentals and standup...read more
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39450 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
In a primo location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. That’s right, locals and visitors of all ages and experience levels have trusted this iconic north Avon business for family-oriented outdoor fun for more than 30 years! Ocean Air rents kayaks, standup paddleboards (SUP), Jet skis and Hobie Cats and offers lessons and rentals in windsurfing and kiteboarding. They also offer kayak and SUP eco tours, guided Jet ski or kayak fishing trips and weekly SUP yoga classes. Windsurfing enthusiasts have been flocking to Hatteras Island for decades, and Ocean Air Sports is their first stop for gear, rentals and the latest island and industry scoop. Whether you’re playing on the water or watching the action from the soundfront deck, Ocean Air is the perfect place to spend the day. The shop sells all the goods and gear for the outdoor experience, from boards, kites, sails and paddles to wetsuits, sunglasses, t-shirts, sunscreen and a whole lot more.
In a primo location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. That’s right, locals...read more
In a primo location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras...read more
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Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
486 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals, surf camps, surf lessons and SUP yoga. The guided sunrise, midday, sunset and full moon kayak ecotours accommodate up to 10 people and provide all necessary equipment and training. These tours are very popular, so it's a good idea to make reservations in advance. You can also rent kayaks here for your own adventure. Ride the Wind introduces surfing and ocean safety through their group and private lesson programs. From June to early August, these group lessons are held Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and are designed for all ages. They will also arrange special camps for your group. All instructors are trained in ocean safety, first aid and CPR, and they use softboards to minimize the chance of injury. Ride the Wind also offers personal private lessons to get you started on your surfing journey. SUP Yoga is offered in the summer; no experience is needed, but advance reservations are required.
Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals, surf camps, surf lessons and SUP yoga. The guided...read more
Ride the Wind provides a myriad of classes and adventures: guided kayak ecotours and rentals,...read more
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57698 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras village
In the historic A.S. Austin Building in the heart of Hatteras village, Slash Creek Outfitters can make your Hatteras vacation more enjoyable. This is the place to rent four-person and six-person golf carts for tooling around the village, and they also rent bikes of all sorts (for kids and adults), which you can enjoy on the new Hatteras bike path once it's finished this summer. They rent beach equipment such as umbrellas and chairs and watersports equipment like SUPs, several types of kayaks, surfboards, boogie boards and skimboards. Pick up your rentals at the shop or have them delivered to your location. They also offer guided kayak eco-tours on Slash Creek and in Pamlico Sound.
In the historic A.S. Austin Building in the heart of Hatteras village, Slash Creek Outfitters can make your Hatteras vacation more enjoyable. This is the...read more
In the historic A.S. Austin Building in the heart of Hatteras village, Slash Creek Outfitters...read more
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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...read more
Outer Banks Equipment Rentals
Beach Outfitters rents bikes, beach equipment, cottage needs, baby gear and other convenience items too cumbersome to pack. Their bikes come in three...read more
Outer Banks Equipment Rentals
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....read more
Outer Banks Equipment Rentals
Coast and Go rents golf-carts and all-electric, fat-tire bikes on Ocracoke Island. Their e-bikes are a fun, efficient and eco-friendly way to tour the...read more