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.
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Ocracoke Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
486 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
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 adventure kiosk located on the harbor across from the shop offering hourly, daily and weekly kayak rentals (sit-in or sit-on-top). Stop by or contact them for one-on-one or group surf lessons. They provide island visitors with the opportunity to rent surfboards, paddleboards, bodyboards and skimboards by the day or the week at the corner of Silver Lake and Highway 12.
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
Ocracoke Beach Supplies
270 Irvin Garrish Highway, Community Square, Ocracoke
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 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. Look for the shop in Community Square, right in the heart of the village along Silver Lake Harbor.
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
Ocracoke Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
259 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
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.
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 Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
950 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
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 tools, hardware and electrical, home, garden and automotive supplies. They're open seven days a week in season.
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
Ocracoke Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
486 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
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 adventure kiosk located on the harbor across from the shop offering hourly, daily and weekly kayak rentals (sit-in or sit-on-top). Stop by or contact them for one-on-one or group surf lessons. They provide island visitors with the opportunity to rent surfboards, paddleboards, bodyboards and skimboards by the day or the week at the corner of Silver Lake and Highway 12.
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
Ocracoke Beach Supplies
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
The Sunglass Shop on Ocracoke is the home of all your sunglass needs, including polarized sunglasses, accessories and children's polarized. They feature Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Ray Ban, Suncloud and other leading brands. The owners and staff are knowledgeable and accommodating for all fits and needs. They also carry cell phone chargers and protective cases.
The Sunglass Shop on Ocracoke is the home of all your sunglass needs, including polarized sunglasses, accessories and children's polarized. They feature Maui Jim, Costa Del Mar, Ray Ban, Suncloud and other leading brands. The owners and staff are knowledgeable and accommodating for all fits and needs. They also carry cell phone chargers and protective cases.read more
The Sunglass Shop on Ocracoke is the home of all your sunglass needs, including polarized...read more
Ocracoke Beach Supplies
There’s no question that Ocracoke is an angler’s paradise. When you’re ready to sink a line, head here for a complete line of bait and tackle for inshore, offshore and surf fishing. They also offer fishing advice, current fishing reports and equipment for other activities such as clamming and crabbing. You'll find lots of visitor information here too. Follow recent catches on their Facebook page...read more