2023 Outer Banks Shopping Guide

A fll service surf shop offering lessons, new equipment, clothing and rentals. 

Horse-inspired gifts for a good cause!

Hand rolled cigars, cold beer, romantic candles and all the accoutraments!

Marian and Mike Linett, of Custom Photography Limited, know how important your wedding photography is. The couple offers its expertise, creativity and experience to make sure this “heirloom of memories” is...

A full-service pharmacy with products for health, home, beauty and gifts.

This no-nonsense fish house is the real Outer Banks deal, selling the freshest local-caught shell fish available. Situated on the southern tip of Nags Head, the little gray building stands on the edge of Roanoke Sound...

A county arts council with a full-fledged gallery. 

An airport and museum featuring models related to the area. 

If you like fun, funky and fabulous, you will definitely find it at Dazzles. Located in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, customers are easily drawn to this colorful and vibrant gift boutique full of uniqueness and charm...

Enjoy a night on the town that is steeped in local history, culture, and miles of fun with a show at the acclaimed Deepwater Theater and Music Hall on Ocracoke Island. Serving as the venue for regular summertime...

Dekor, in the heart of Scarborough Lane Shoppes is your one-stop-shop for all things trendy and unique. Dekor specializes in bar and kitchenware, party themed napkins, vases, unique gifts, contemporary wall art and...

Shopping groceries can be a stressful ordeal, especially during the summer season in the Outer Banks. Don’t you wish all the groceries you will need in your vacation home in the Outer Banks would just magically...

Stationed on the edge of NC Highway 12, the new-in-2017 Diamond Shoals Farm Market is quickly becoming a favorite destination for locals and visitors on the hunt for fresh produce and goodies that originated from the...

Dianne’s Lavish Linens - the name says it all! Located in the Scarborough Lane Shoppes and nestled between Birthday Suites and The Mystic Jewel, Dianne’s Lavish Linens is a ‘must’ on your...

This is one of the oldest make-your-own T-shirt shops on the Outer Banks, where customers can come and pick  from one of 800 decal designs. And every single one of them is displayed on the walls! Naturally, with...

Dock of the Bay Marina carries everything and anything you may have forgot for your boat trip. Conveniently located in Kitty Hawk Bay, the marina is a must-stop before your sailing excursion.

Dockside ‘N Duck Seafood Market has been owned and operated by a local family of commercial fishermen and farmers since 1987.  The owner (a commercial fishmen) has been featured on N.C. Flavor for Currituck...

Pleanty of fresh seafood choices here!

Forget to pack something, or run out of time? Stock up on all the odds and ends you will need during your vacation at The Dollar Tree in Kill Devil Hills. With all items priced at $1.00, you’re sure to find a...

An eclectic, beachy gallery that celebrates all things Outer Banks! 

Located in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, Donna Designs offers a unique Outer Banks shopping opportunity. Specializing in wearable art, owner Donna Haddon has been hand painting designs for resort clothing for more than...

An art gallery with two- and three-dimensional fine art and crafts.

Serving Hickory-Smoked Barbecue & Deli Sandwiches for over 25 Years, Duck Deli is as popular and as quaint as its location. The Deli was opened in 1988 by a retired PA dentist, Ronald Forlano, and his son Ken. Today...

Duck Duck Art, located in the loft of Savvy Home Boutique, offers teacher/artist-guided classes for “no-talent novices to blooming artists.”It’s a place that’s “free of judgment and...

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks...

If you enjoy a good cup of coffee and a good book, a stop into Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop is a must. Located in a historic gun shop next to the pond in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, a visit to...

This fun and family-owned gift shop is a great destination for visitors to uncover a wealth of Outer Banks goodies, thanks to its well-stocked shelves and a wide variety of OBX-themed treasures. Duck's General Store is...

Looking for gifts, home decor or something unique, shop here! 

This outlet store features clothing geared towards outdoor living, making it a popular place to shop for Outer Banks residents and tourists who think the best way to enjoy the beautiful barrier islands is by being...

Talk about getting lost in a store! Edith’s Gallery, located in Central Square, features five rooms stuffed with antiques and vintage items and lots of cool “junque.” There’s wonderful finds to...

Unlike most businesses on the Outer Banks, the summertime is the quiet time at this tanning salon, meaning you’re more likely not to have to wait for one of the five tanning beds. But even if you just need to...

The gallery and studio of a local jewelry designer. 

With low rates, a large fleet of cars and and great customer service, Enterprise will make sure you are satisfied with your rental car experience. Whether you need to rent an economy, compact, luxury, mid-size, minivan...

Exotic Home offers unique furniture and accessories, antiques and one-of-a-kind reclaimed wood furniture and accents from around the globe as well as quality American made upholstery and furniture lines from top...

Molly Issacs of F2 Photographic Design is an award-winning photographer, to say the least. She specializes in family beach and home portraits and reunions.Internationally known, Isaacs presents an impressive list of...

A discount store with all your basic needs and occasional suprises!

A creative stop with handcrafted jewelry the focus. 

Nail Salon in Nags Head

From Corolla to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, visitors can find ample room and time to relax with a connection with Farmdog Beach Services. This beach cabana and chair set-up service provider serves the central...

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



From stunning dresses for an evening out on the town, to unique décor items and gifts that are wholly one-of-a-kind, you never know what you’ll find with a visit to Flip Your Closet & Restyle Market...

A full-service kite shop and repair center. 

A great small town grocery store to supply all your needs. 

When you go to the beach, you have to have saltwater taffy. That’s where Forbes Candies comes in. With roots in Virginia Beach going back to 1930, this family-owned business expanded to the Outer Banks in the...

Looking at the small town of Manteo, with its Crepe Myrtle lined busy main streets, and charming downtown filled with contemporary restaurants and old antique stores, one wouldn't necessarily think that this Outer Banks...

The slogan of this casual women’s clothing store says it all: “ Where everything is fun, sassy & chic!”. Designer labels Lucy Love, Element, Angie, Tom’s Shoes, Glam, C-Luce, Guess Suits...

Frames At Large is a framing shop in Kill Devil Hills offering custom framing with the colors and designs of your choice. Frames At Large offers great customer service from knowledgeable and friendly staff who will help...

If you are an antique hunter and are looking for an eclectic selection, you can’t miss a trip to Freedom Antiques at Buccaneer’s Walk in Kitty Hawk.  Owners Sue Norris and Grady Lassiter opened the...

If you are looking for some great family fun while taking a break from the beach, don’t miss a visit to Frisco Mini Golf and Go-Karts. Here visitors can choose between two go-kart tracks – one slick track...

A Native American Museum featuring artifacts from local indigenous people.

A full-service hunting and fishing shop.

Frisco Tackle is your one-stop shop on Hatteras Island for all your fishing and beach needs. From sunscreen to rod and reel rentals, you can be sure to find what you are looking for at one of the island’s favorite...

Campground stores don’t get much better than the one at the Frisco Woods Campground. At the Frisco Woods Camp Store, you can find everything you need for the perfect Outer Banks camping trip and you will without a...

A campground, convenince store and watersport site rolled into one. 

A year-round restaurant, bar and gift shop.

The Gap Outlet store at Tanger Outlet Mall at Milepost 15.5 off the Bypass in Nags Head isn’t just for young people, and it isn’t just about jeans. Men and women of all ages can be seen looking for one of...

The most unique souvenir you could bring home from the Outer Banks is one you make yourself. At the Garden of Beadin’ in Kill Devil Hills, you can make your own jewelry and learn about beading. 

A family-run business with generations of artists showing with other locals. 

The GEM Center on the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a community-based nonprofit organization that offers adult day services. The GEM Center supports adults with memory loss and physical and mental disabilities, such...

From local artworks to unique and funky pieces of jewelry that can’t be found anywhere else, there’s a lot to discover at this gift shop and gallery that takes a creative spin on the traditional Outer Banks...

Ginger Harvey of Ginger Snaps is a warm, friendly and nationally recognized photographer her clients say they love working with.An Outer Banks native, Ginger says she’s always been a “beach girl at...

Gingersnaps Photography specializes in wedding photography and family portraits, serving the entire Outer Banks from Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Manteo, Roanoke Island, and Hatteras Island (Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and...

Glazin’ Go-Nuts Paint Your Own Pottery offers a creative and fun activity for the whole family. There’s no better souvenir than your own, uniquely painted pottery that will remind you of this unforgettable...

With such a wonderfully evocative name, you know that the Ghost Fleet Gallery is no ordinary art showcase. First of all, the owner and artist Glenn Eure, (rhymes with “pure,” he likes to say) a character in...

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve...

Green Acres Farm Market in South Duck at Wee Winks Square provides fresh produce from one of the largest and oldest family-owned farms in the area, located in Jarvisburg in Currituck County.In addition to stocking Green...

Seafood fans will find all the seasonal Outer Banks catches of the day at this Nags Head market that offers daily fresh seafood and so much more. Greentail’s Seafood Market and Kitchen is a catch-all for an easy...

Enjoy a Pint, Taste a Flight, and Take a Grower to Go! Featuring local Outer Banks breweries as well as many other North Carolina & National Favorites. Two terrific locations — Duck, NC *and* Kitty Hawk...

Whatever “unmentionable” garment you need, you’ll likely be able to find it here.  There’s a vast selection of Bali, Hanes and Playtex in both women’s panties and bras. Sizes go from...

The seafood at Harbor House is the real deal. The owners catch fish offshore and inshore on family boat, Prowler. These folks can even tell you exactly where the fish was caught! They offer a variety of seafood...

Harris Teeter is a large supermarket with all the groceries you’ll need for your stay in the Outer Banks. Harris Teeter has meat, seafood, produce, deli and bakery, beer and wine, pharmacy, baby care, pet care and...

A marina, accomodations, deli and gift store wrapped up in one. 

Hatteras Island's #1 shop for men's, women's, & kid's, beach lifestyle apparel, swimwear, equipment sales/rentals, surf lessons, & so much more!

A store dedicated to quality toys for children of all ages.

A beautiful and recreational stop for watersport fun. 

Health-A-Rama health food store has exactly what every health nut or anyone aspiring to improve their health with a healthy diet and using natural and organic products is looking for. Shopping for healthy alternatives...

Heart's Home Films wants to create a piece of art that you will want to rewatch for years down the road. Their small team of seasoned videographers that love to tell the story of your day, and shoot all the little...

At Heidi’s Fine Jewelry you’ll find a great selection of fine, estate and sterling silver jewelry as well as beautiful creations by local artists. Owner Heidi Meyer can even change your wristwatch batteries...

Explorers can find a host of groovy gifts and much more with a visit to this cool little shop that’s situated in the heart of the Outer Banks. The Hippie House Gallery is a unique destination along the coastline...

A shell-themed shop with gifts and boutique clothing galore.