Outer Banks Wedding Activities

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Let us help remind you and your guests why you chose to get married on the Outer Banks in the first place with some great Outer Banks Wedding Activities. Explore the magical natural beauty of the barrier islands by kayak, sneak in an exciting surf, SUP or yoga workout before the big day, or let us put together a guided kayak fishing trip. We can customize a private trip that suits your hectic wedding week schedule.

Kayaking: The Outer Banks is a kayaker’s paradise. With over 10 different locations, we have a kayak tour near your wedding location. Come unwind and chill out on the water for a few hours.

Surfing: It’s no secret that the Outer Banks has some of the best surf on the East Coast of the United States. But did you know it is also one of the best places to learn how to surf? Our local knowledge of the best beginner waves on the Outer Banks will have your crew safely surfing in no time.

Stand Up Paddleboarding: Our experienced crew and teach your crew how to stand up paddleboard on the Outer Banks. Guided tours are offered from Corolla to Hatteras Island all over the Outer Banks.

Yoga and Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga: We can arrange for private yoga or stand up paddleboard yoga classes for you and your wedding party. Refocus and re-center before the big day, get in a great workout and look your best for the big day.

Bear & Wildlife Tours: We now offer guided nature tours throughout one of the most impressive wildlife corridors on the East Coast: the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. We will look for black bear, owls, hawks, turkeys, deer, alligators, reptiles and other animals from the comfort of our van. All trips include ecological talks about the wildlife and environment.

Equipment Leasing: Want to outfit your crew and beach house with top notch equipment for all to use? We can provide your group the gear you need. We have a bottomless supply of kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surf boards, wetsuits, skim boards, boogie boards, beach cruisers and more. Free and fast delivery all over the OBX.

Van Rentals: Need help shuttling your crew around the Outer Banks for the big day? We have 12 and 15 passenger vans on call to help get your crew where they need to go. Contact us if we can help with the logistics of your wedding party.

Duck Surf Camps

Duck Surf Camps

Camps & Retreats

Book Your Camp

The GNARLIEST surf camp on the Outer Banks. Over 3 days we will learn how to surf, stand up paddle and kayak sampling all the watersports hat the Outer Banks has to offer. This camp is most accessible for visitors staying in the towns of Southern Shores, Duck and Corolla. The surf camps will take at the Sanderling Resort and Spa. Duck has some of the best beginner sand bars in the Outer Banks. Its also a great location to grab a burger after your shred session at the Sanderling’s Sand Bar.

LOCATION: 1461 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

Off Season Surf on the Outer Banks

Off Season Surf on the Outer Banks

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Surfing in North Carolina

The surf in North Carolina is some of the best and least crowded on the entire East Coast of the United States. If you are looking to paddle out on the barrier islands of the Outer Banks in the fall, spring or winter, its very likely you will score high quality surf with just you and your friends. And with the seasonal weather changes comes larger swells and drastic fluctuations in water temperature. Unfortunately in the Outer Banks, we have some of the largest fluctuations of water temperature of anywhere in the world. It can be 80 degrees in the summer and 36 degrees in the winter. As such, if you are going to score waves year round you have to have the right wetsuits. From board shorts and bikinis to 4/3 wetsuits with hoods, booties and gloves, we have your back! Plus we deliver the equipment to your door from Corolla to Hatteras year round! At Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School, we want you to shred when its pumping, and we offer surf lessons and surf equipment rentals year round to help you maximize your surf time while in North Carolina.

Surfboard Rentals

New for our 2017 season, we are offering a larger variety of surfboard rentals to help you surf as much as possible while in North Carolina. From high quality soft top beginner surf boards to high performance fiberglass step up sticks for the big days, we have you covered. Check out the surfboard rental options for 2017 or come see us in the fall and scoop up some used boards for cheap:

  • 6’0 Fiberglass Fish Boards: These surfboards are better for small to medium sized surf typically found in the summer. These boards generate lots of speed, are easy to paddle and allow you to carve throwback 1970s style carves and turns. Check one out if you are ready to get off a beginner board and the waves are smaller.
  • 7’6 Fiberglass Fun Shapes: These boards are great if the surf is smaller, and you are ready to try out a
  • 9’0 Fiberglass Longboards: We have some killer Donald Takiyama nose-rider inspired longboards for rent for 2017. These logs will help you dominate the knee high glassy conditions typical in the summer months of June, July & August. They have a nice, scooped out nose for nose riding and hanging ten.
  • Standard Short Boards: If the surf is pumping and you don’t have your stick, we got you covered. We have helped many a traveling surfer who happened to be on the Outer Banks of North Carolina without a board get out in the surf when its pumping. Swing on by our shop at Kitty Hawk and pick out the perfect shortboard for the conditions whatever time of year it is.
  • Soft Top Beginner Boards: We also have a tremendous variety of beginner soft top boards for all ages from 6 feet to 9 feet. We have been teaching people to surf on the Outer Banks since 2005, and our quiver of boards is DEEP. Let us deliver your shred sleds to your house, or swing by our shop in Kitty Hawk to pick out the best board for your session.
Surfing North Carolina

Surfing North Carolina

Wetsuit Rentals

We are so fortunate to live and shred on the Outer Banks, but DANG does the water get cold. No worries though, as we have wetsuits, booties and gloves no matter what the season.

  • Spring Suit Wetsuits: Sometimes the water has just enough nip in it to make you want a thin layer of neoprene to shred all day. We have a huge variety of spring suites for kids and adults to maximize water time while surfing in North Carolina. These suites are short sleeves and provide just enough warmth to shred all day or for the dawn patrol sessions. These suits are typically needed in the summer and fall.
  • 3/2 Full Suites: After about October 15th, its time to start wearing a 3/2.
  • 4/3 Full Suits: After about Thanksgiving in North Carolina, its time to hang up the 3/2 and put on the thicker millimeter rubber wetsuits. This is also when the surf really starts to turn on!! Be ready to score pumping surf on the Outer Banks in the winter by renting a 4/3 wetsuit.
  • Booties: We have plenty of booties to keep your little piggies warm. If its in the winter and you want to shred, we got you covered with a large selection of booties. After mid November, you will need boots and gloves in the Outer Banks until late May.
  • Gloves: In the dead of winter you will need to wear gloves to score surfing the Outer Banks. We also have a large variety of sizes for gloves to keep your hands warm during your session. After mid November, you will need boots and gloves in the Outer Banks until May.
outer banks wetsuit rentals

Outer Banks Wetsuit Rentals

 

The Atlantic Street Inn

The Atlantic Street Inn

News and Updates

The Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School is stoked to announce our acquisition of the Atlantic Street Inn in Kill Devil Hills.  The Atlantic Street Inn is a 6 bedroom boutique hotel one block from the ocean at Mile Post 9. This former oceanfront cottage has unique nautical craftsmanship that has preserved the old school charm from the property’s original days as an oceanfront cottage. A real throwback to an original Outer Banks beach cottage of the 1950s, the property has been modernized to include all the amenities you would expect with a modern, cottage but with classic Outer Banks nautical decor.

We are now able to offer flexible lodging options to our customers looking to get away for a few days on the Outer Banks. All rooms have a private bathroom and include access to a full kitchen, front porch, backyard cabana, and complimentary beach cruisers all steps away from the Atlantic Street public beach access.The Atlantic Street Inn is located within walking distance of some of the Outer banks’ finest restaurants such as the Outer Banks Brewing Station, Mama Kwans, Food Dudes, the Bonzer Shack, Slice Pizza, Fuji Steakhouse, Kill Devil Grill and Dare Devils Pizzeria

Kayaks, paddleboards, surfboards, wetsuits, are all available on site for rent. Reservations can be made through  Atlantic Street Inn website, VRBO or AIRBNB. Check out our slideshow below that really captures the chill and relaxing vibe of the Atlantic Street Inn.

Video Virtual Tour

Photo Virtual Tour

Come join us for a classic, shred-filled adventure on the Outer Banks!

1 Bedroom Rental Apartment on the Outer Banks

1 Bedroom Rental Apartment on the Outer Banks

News and Updates

Looking for a quick weekend getaway to the Outer Banks? Check out our Kill Devil Hills Hideaway on airbnb.com. We also offer a discount on all of our recreational activities and rental items for our guests. We can deliver your surf boards, wetsuits, kayaks, SUPs or some beach cruisers for a great weekend away or a week long rental.

The Property

This completely remodeled 750 square foot space offers a clean and modern feel while at the beach. Decor includes tiled showers and bathroom, hardwood floors, a full private kitchen and office space are great for a couple or solo traveler. Free internet is available for all our guests. Kitchen includes coffee maker, all appliances, microwave, blender etc.(all the basics) There is a small separate office included in this one bedroom unit. Summer rentals will only be Sat-Sat.

The Neighborhood

The property is located in Ocean Acres at Mile Post 8.5 in the Outer Banks. Within a 2 mile radius you have a Harris Teeter supermarket, Food Dudes, Kitchen, Mama Kwans, the Outer Banks Brewing Station, Pigmans BBQ, Duck Doughnuts, Slice Pizza, and all the usual fast food restaurants. In fact, its quite possibly the most centrally located beach property in the OBX. Of course the beach is 0.5 miles away!

Book your stay here on airbnb.com or call us at (252) 261-0145.

Kill Devil Hills Hideaway

Kill Devil Hills Hideaway

Black Bear Tours on the Outer Banks

Black Bear Tours on the Outer Banks

News and Updates

The Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School has added our newest adventure activity on the Outer Banks: Black Bear Tours in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Northeast North Carolina has one of the healthiest black bear populations on the planet, and we know just where to go to see these majestic animals. You and your family will enjoy a comfortable drive through the refuge in our air conditioned van with binoculars for safe viewing. We also give educational talks about the American black bear (Ursus americanus) and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. Observing black bear in their natural environment is such a cool experience that you will not soon forget. We commonly see black bears, deer, turkeys, alligators, red wolves, barred owls, red tailed hawks, turtles and other wildlife. The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is one of the greatest wildlife corridors on the East Coast of the United States. Come check it out and make memories to last a lifetime. Reservations can be made by calling (252) 261-0145. 

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Mom and cubs

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Outer Banks Bear Tours

Outer Banks Bear Tours

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Come seek out some of North America’s largest black bears and explore ecological majesty of one the most impressive wildlife corridors on the East Coast: the Alligator River national Wildlife Refuge. Outer Banks Bear Tours are an incredible and relaxing way to see wildlife close up, get away from the crowds of the beaches, and reconnect with nature in our National Wildlife Refuges.

On this 1.5 hour tour, we will cruise through the refuge searching for black bears, turkeys, owls, birds, alligators, deer and other native wildlife of the area. Your tour guide will seek out the nooks and crannies where these animals congregate and also talk about the flora and fauna of the tour.

Celebrating 10 Years on the Forefront of Outer Banks Recreation

Celebrating 10 Years on the Forefront of Outer Banks Recreation

News and Updates, Outer Banks Watersport Activities

Kitty Hawk Kayak and Surf School is Celebrating 10 Years on the Forefront of Outer Banks Recreation

KIMG0164Wow!!! We can’t believe Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School has been in business for 10 years!!! It has been a privilege, a blessing and really darn fun serving Outer Banks locals and visitors alike for the last 10 years!! And with no signs of slowing down yet we plan on helping folks on the Outer Banks learn how to surf, kayak and stand up paddle for many more years to come. And with a decade in business, it has got us nostalgically looking back over the last 10 years at our business and the many 1sts we have experienced as leaders of recreation on the Outer Banks.

  • The first and only kayak outfitter on the Outer Banks to offer and require American Canoe and Kayak Certification for our guides. Today we offer more kayaking trip than any other outfitter on the Outer Banks.
  • The first surf school on the Outer Banks to obtain certification with the National Surf School and Instructor Association.
  • The Outer Banks’ first surf instructor certified by the National Surf School and Instructor Association.
  • The first surf school on the Outer Banks to offer Stand Up Paddleboarding Lessons and tours. Today we offer and deliver more stand up paddleboard tours on the Outer Banks than any other outfitter on the beach in four locations from Duck to Avon.
  • The first surf school to offer a full 5 day surf camp for locals and visitors incorporating surfing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, surf board factory visits and coastal education.
  • We are the only outfitter on the Outer Banks pledging 1% of our gross receipts to local and international environmental stewardship programs through 1 Percent for the Planet. To date we have contributed almost $20,000 to programs that help conserve and protect our oceans, rainforests and coastlines.
  • The first outfitter on the Outer Banks to offer guided kayak tours and stand up paddle trips at night to observe bioluminescent bacteria glowing in the water.KIMG0141

For 10 years we have always taken the safety of our customers very seriously, and we are committed to the sound training and safe protocols that we employ to make sure your trip or lesson with us is safe, fun and educational. We will continue to keep your families’ safety our top priority while continuing to offer more first class recreational activities in the incredible environment that is the barrier islands of the Outer Banks. Thanks for surfing, kayaking, renting and stand up paddling with us, and see you on the water!!

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Herman Hall and Heather MacLean,

Owners Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School

Outer Banks Surf Spots ~ Top 5 on the OBX

Outer Banks Surf Spots ~ Top 5 on the OBX

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Outer Banks Surf Spots ~ Top 5 on the OBX

Kitty Hawk Kayak and Surf School has been teaching people to surf for 10 years on the Outer Banks. Our certified NSSIA Surf School has long been the leader for surf lessons and surf camps on the OBX. And when you have shared the stoke of the shred with many people, we get asked “What are the Outer Banks Surf Spots that I should shred?” Below are our Top 5 Surf Spots on the OBX.

Avalon Pier

Outer Banks Surf

Outer Banks Surf

There is no secret that Avalon Pier has some of the best sand in town. It also has the best surfers in the water on any given day. Underground rippers and locally known pros all shred these pits and peaks on the regs. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this has been a go to spot for great sand bars for decades. Although the crowd can be tough, and the peanut gallery even tougher, getting a good wave at Avalon Pier feels so good. Just don’t blow it or you may not get another chance. Experts only.
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Coquina Beach

This off the radar stretch of magic sand is located at the northern stretch on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore north of Oregon Inlet. This place can produce some really great waves, especially on larger swells. Not quite as heavy and hollow as other spots, this wave can make up for its lack of power with the length of the ride and lack of crowds. Usually this place is surfed with no one else in sight. Just watch out for sharks and make sure to hide your car. All levels welcome.

Pea Island

Outer Banks Surf Lessons

Outer Banks Surf Lessons

There are so many options on Pea Island for surfing it is impossible to chronicle it here in a blog post. However, the gist is this: empty hollow beach breaks that are almost as good as Rodanthe (and sometimes better) but with way less crowds. Located south of Oregon Inlet on Route 12, just pull over on the side of the road and start checking it. You never know when you are going to strike gold on Hatteras Island, and many a drive south has been cut short because the traveling surfer found just what the were looking for on Pea Island. Intermediates and up.

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This goes without saying, but the Cape Hatteras lighthouse could very well be the best wave on the entire East Coast of the United States. This wave has many moods, from long ripable left hand point break-esque walls, to dredging, hollow spitting tubes. But shredder beware: a heavy local crew who surfs way better than you will be on it, and you could snap your board real quick. Or worse yet you could get dragged over the metal, rusty jetty by a clean up set. But this is a must surf spot for any East Coast surfer. And sometimes its completely empty. Experts only.

Duck Pier

Perhaps the most under-rated (and under-surfed) spot on the entire Outer Banks is Duck Pier. Located on federally owned property by the Army Corp of Engineers in North Duck, this is the longest pier in North Carolina and this thing holds sand like nobodies business. On good days with good sand bars, this wave can be the closest thing to a point break (or Trestles) on the Outer Banks. Long, ripable walls with no one out are common, but accessing the pier is tricky. Expect a long walk in (and maybe a parking ticket), but all of this is worth the price of admission to empty, ripable, A frame walls. And make sure to check both sides of the pier!!! Sometimes you might not even be on the best peak. All levels welcome.