Ocracoke Shopping: Beach Supplies

Going to the beach is the best free activity on Ocracoke. But you do need to spend a little money to get yourself outfitted properly for the beach. Luckily, Ocracoke shopping includes beach supply stores for things like umbrellas, chairs, coolers, sunglasses, bathing suits, towels, sandals, hats, boogie boards, surfboards, shovels, buckets, fishing gear, games, drinks, snacks and the like.

Kitty Hawk Kites

Ocracoke Beach Supplies
270 Irvin Garrish Highway, Community Square, Ocracoke
(252) 928-4563

With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is a well-known retail powerhouse on the Outer Banks. Their Ocracoke location boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games. 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...read more

With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is a well-known retail...read more

Mermaid's Folly

Ocracoke Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
259 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 921-0159

Mermaid’s Folly stocks affordable and tasteful casual clothing for dress up or dress down. This fun shop boasts a large selection of men's and women’s fine casual clothing, along with quality unisex t-shirts, comfortable dresses, sarongs, carefree ladies-cut tees, flowing skirts and soft pants. Accessorize with beaded jewelry, scarves, totes and handbags or a hat from their well-stocked shelves.

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Mermaid’s Folly stocks affordable and tasteful casual clothing for dress up or dress down. This...read more

Ocracoke Variety Store

Ocracoke Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
950 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-4911

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats, beer and wine and almost all of your grocery needs. It's also the place for t-shirts, beach supplies, ice, household items, over-the-counter medicines, toiletries and gifts. The front foyer has a bulletin board and racks containing local announcements, news, menus, advertisements and information about island happenings. The hardware store next door offers...read more

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats,...read more

Ride the Wind Surf Shop

Ocracoke Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
486 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-6311

Ride the Wind Surf Shop is your Ocracoke Island resource for surfboards, bathing suits, apparel, accessories, sunglasses, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and more. They carry all the top brands – Quicksilver, Roxy, Rip Curl, Howler, Freefly, Patagonia, Reef, Billabong – and they are Ocracoke's exclusive source for Low Tide beach chairs and Shibumi Beach Shades. If you want to explore the water, visit their outdoor...read more

Ride the Wind Surf Shop is your Ocracoke Island resource for surfboards, bathing suits, apparel,...read more