Let Whalebone Get You Ready to Head Back to School!

With July almost over and August quickly approaching, it is obvious that the inevitable start of the school year is here.  The tradition of "back-to-school" shopping is a writ of passage of sorts that has been around for ages.  Whether you are buying school supplies such as pens, pencils and the like, it is vital that you include Whalebone in your back to school shopping plans.

Whalebone Urban Surf, along with our other locations in Virginia Beach and Nags Head, are stocked with an amazing selection of brand new back to school sportswear.  For the male student we have everything from khaki chino shorts by RVCA, to Volcom Polo shirts.  We also have a great selection of walk shorts from brands including Billabong, Hurley, Quiksilver, Rip Curl and more.  For the female student expect to find fun sundresses and tanks by Billabong and O'Neill.  We are also very excited to be carrying a new line called Quiksilver Women.  It is a sophisticated line that consists of more mature and trend-conscious designs.  Quiksilver Women's graphic fashion tees and sundresses are ideal for any back to school wardrobe.  Pieces from this line are great for schools that have a strict dress code!

Don't forget to check out our large selection of backpacks!  We carry bags from Dakine, Volcom, Oakley and more.  Let Whalebone get you or you're loved one ready to start the school year off right!

Next Time You Shop...Make Sure You Shop Local!

In our current economic situation we live in a consumer-driven nation dominated by national chains with complicated corporate structures.  With the ever present recession still looming over most of our heads, it is easy to to feel overwhelmed and conflicted over what and where we want to spend our hard earned income.  Whalebone Urban Surf is very excited to become part of a special group locally owned and independent businesses.  In these difficult times it is extremely important to support these small businesses that in many respects serve as the frameworks for many communities. 

North Hills has proven to be a wonderful and ideal location for our newest Whalebone endeavor.  We are lucky to be in the likes of such unique and special businesses including The Spectacle, Luxe, Gena Chandler, Midtown Oliver Press, Lamb's Ear and many more.  This week caps off Independents Week, sponsored by local organization Shop Local Raleigh.  Shop Local Raleigh is an organization devoted to promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses. It’s about making area consumers hard-earned money go further, thus fueling the local economy.  Benefits of shopping locally include boosting the local economy, preservation of area character, less harm on the environment, creation of more jobs and also encourages future investments in the community! 


Whalebone Surf Shop is and always will be a family owned and operated business.  We are extremely grateful for the continued and loyal support we have received at our Nags Head and Virginia Beach locations throughout the years and are now excited to expand into a new community.  Raleigh is a wonderful place and we have seamlessly become at home in North Hills.

Next time you decide to shop please remember to SHOP LOCAL.  For more information about the benefits of shopping locally and a business listing of other local businesses in the Raleigh area visit www.shoplocalraleigh.org.