Everything You Need For the Beach!
Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all! Of course, we have the best selection of Souvenirs anywhere on the Outer Banks. Enjoy your vacation!
Independently owned by a member of one of the Outer Banks' oldest families, the Ben Franklin store is stocked with just about everything a visitor would need to go to the beach. Owner Thomas Daniels said he opened the Nags Head location in 1977, but his family has been in the business on the Outer Banks for about 100 years.
Inside, there is 21,000 square feet of space filled with men, women and children's clothing, bathing suits, and foot wear. There are boogie boards, beach umbrellas, beach toys, hermit crabs, and even salt water taffy. There's also fishing gear and every souvenir a tourist could ask for. And of course, there's sunscreen, bug spray, and tanning oil. A visitor can't go wrong stopping in this charming store that harkens back to the Outer Banks' good ol' days.
SPECIAL PROFILE
Your First Stop in Nags Head
October 9, 2025
This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set against the stunning backdrop of the Currituck Sound. It’s a fusion of past, present, and future, where the timeless traditions of jazz intersect with the vibrancy of new, innovative sounds. Just as the sound of jazz flows and adapts, so too does the landscape of Duck where the rhythm of the music harmonizes with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding environment.
With 150 miles of pristine coastline, and some of the East Coast's largest swaths of undisturbed maritime forest, the Outer Banks is a popular destination for nature lovers. As an important spot on America's "Flyway," which is the route that migrating birds take on their northern and southern treks across the country, the Outer Banks is the temporary home to hundreds of species of birds. Combine this with the number of deer, foxes, waterfowl, fish, turtles, and even alligators, and it's clear that the Outer Banks is truly a wild vacation destination.
Relax in this well-equipped, beautifully decorated, comfortable beach retreat. Plenty of room to spread out with two living spaces, lots of deck space, and covered porch. The addition is surrounded with live oaks providing privacy and a peaceful, cozy feeling. Enjoy the sunset on the pool deck overlooking a private pond, a short four-minute walk to the beach (260 yards) on this quiet, dead-end street with private beach access, or a short bike ride into the town of Duck. Family-oriented home in Seacrest Village conveniently located near the bike path to Duck and no roads to cross on your way to the beach.Level 1:Living area with 55" flat screen HDTV, surround sound, DVD/VCR player combo, mini refrigerator, access to pool deck. 3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, private bath with shower; 1 with King, private bath with tub and shower, 37" flat screen TV; 1 with Bunk set), hall bath (with shower).Level 2:Kitchen with pantry. Living area with 46" flat screen HDTV, DVD player. 3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, private bath with shower; 1 with Twins, 1 with Pyramid bunk and Queen) hall bath (with shower).
- Southern Shores
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
