Kill Devil Hills Beaches

Kill Devil Hills beaches provide the perfect backdrop for salty family fun. Bring your cooler, beach toys, and boogie boards for a good time.

Beach Rules and Regulations

• Dogs are not permitted on the beach between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm from May 15th through September 15th unless they are aiding the handicapped. At all other times, leashed dogs are permitted on the beaches.
• Dispose of all trash in proper receptacles, including pet waste.
• Fireworks, beach fires, and bonfires are not permitted.
• Do not enter the water when red flags are flying.
• Do not walk or play on the dunes. Use designated beach walkways to access the beach.
• Attend to and refill all beach holes.
• Place all beach items at least 15 feet away from the base of the dune to allow for emergency access.
• Report stranded sea life or sea turtle nests to the lifeguards.
• Beach wheelchairs are available for use on the Town of Kill Devil Hills beaches. Beach wheelchairs are available at the Ocean Bay Boulevard Beach Access (103 South Virginia Trail) on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are available after 9:30 am each day and are loaned out on a daily basis.
• Remove all personal items daily, including tents, chairs, and umbrellas, by 7:00 pm, or they will be removed and discarded.
• Beach driving is permitted from October 30th through April 30th. A beach driving permit is required.

Kill Devil Hills Lifeguard Stands:

Roving lifeguards (4x4 trucks and ATVs) are on patrol from Memorial Day through October 15th. Lifeguards are on duty at fixed stands from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Lifeguard stands are subject to change, visit Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue’s website for the most current information. Lifeguard stands are located at the following locations:

• Atlantic Street
• Asheville Street
• Avalon Pier
• Baum Street
• Carlow Avenue
• Clark Street
• Coral Drive
• Eden Street
• Eighth Street
• Fifth Street
• First Street
• Hayman Street
• Helga Street
• Lake Drive
• Ocean Bay Boulevard (bath house)
• Oregon Avenue
• Martin Street
• Neptune Drive
• Second Street
• Third Street
• Woodmere Avenue

Kill Devil Hills Beach Accesses:

Beach accesses in Kill Devil Hills are abundant, and most have ample parking. Each lifeguard stand location listed above is a public beach access. In addition to that list, the following beach accesses are also available in Kill Devil Hills.

• Arch Street
• Chowan Street
• Walker Street
• Fourth Street
• Prospect Avenue
• Glenmere Avenue
• Pinehurst Avenue
• Clark Street
• Calvin Street