2023 Outer Banks Shopping Guide

You just might overlook this gourmet deli and beach shop if you’re cruising past the Exxon gas station at milepost 8 on the Beach Road. What might look like a typical convenience store complementing the gas pumps...

This modest deli and convenience store at Milepost 10 off the U.S. 158 Bypass is not just any Citgo gas station stop. As the sign in the window boasts, it’s the “Best Lunch Deli on the Beach,” and many...

A fun, creative stop for family and folks of all ages.

Embrace your breezy Outer Banks style with a visit to this Hatteras Island boutique which celebrates women designers and local artists, while offering a collection of goodies that are beautifully suited to beach lovers...

This outlet store has an excellent selection of sunglasses for men and women made by favorite designers. Everything from edgy urban trends to classic pretty styles are available to try on, and although they’re not...

Everyone wants to remember their family vacation, wedding or special event on the Outer Banks and there is no better way to do that than with a photo. Sunportraits owner and photographer Todd Hale offers the best in...

Located in the heart of Avon and easy to recognize for its sunny yellow exterior, Sunrise Seafood Market is a favorite go-to for locals and visitors alike who are on the hunt for sumptuous fresh seafood selections. With...

Visit Sunsations, the largest department store on the Outer Banks for everything you need for a perfect vacation: beachwear, swimwear, footwear, hats, T-shirts, umbrellas, chairs, boogie boards, toys...

Video game and comic book fans will have a great time at Super Galactic Games N Comics, a unique shopping destination that is situated in the heart of the Outer Banks. Brimming with items that range from valuable...

Skip the pizza or the sandwiches and dive into a meal that’s filled with local flavor by paying a visit to Avon’s own Surf's Up Seafood Market. Close to the Hatteras Island Shopping Plaza and the Food Lion...

Since 1975, Surfside Casuals has been selling a vast selection of bathing suits and beach accessories for men, women, girls and boys. And if there’s one truism about the Outer Banks, it’s that no one stays...

Indian Town Gallery is a Mecca for art, gifts, crafts and creativity! 

This  recently opened chain discount store was welcomed by many Outer Bankers, who appreciate a good deal and quality merchandise. Located on the border of Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, its central Outer Banks...

This upscale outlet store, one of the newer additions to the Tanger Outet Mall,  focuses on the most popular and best selling items in the Talbot’s line, remade to be more affordable. Talbot’s made its...

Tarheel Too offers the best in local/regional and seasonal produce that is fresh, delicious and flavorful. Much of the produce at Tarheel Too comes from nearby North Carolina farms. This ensures you will have the best...

Located in south Hatteras, Teach's Lair is a full service marina which includes a large Ship’s Store and The Roost Bait and Tackle Shop.The store is stocked full with just about anything you’ll need during...

Dive into an easy meal to enjoy on the beach or at home with a visit to this deli and eatery that has plenty of options for everyone in the family. Ten O Six features a lengthy list of homemade breakfast and lunch...

An arty stop with unique works in the mix. 

Within the walls of this old Nags Head-style cottage shop, decked outside with driftwood, you’ll find the best collection of wildlife art anywhere in the region. With its focus on birds and a specialty in decoys...

From delicious chocolates to inspired gifts and artworks, The Blue Lagoon has a little something for everyone. Representing the best of the Outer Banks, this vibrant gallery and gift shop has a world of coastal appeal...

A convenient stop for groceries and beach supplies.

A coffe shop where relaxation is the operative word! 

Located in the heart of Hatteras Island in Avon Village, and featuring a colorful array of goodies that will appeal to shoppers of all varieties, The Cosmic Octopus is a unique shop that offers an alternative selection...

An offshoot of Kellogg Supply Company, a building and home center operating on the Outer Banks since 1946, The Cottage Shop is filled with beach-y house wares and furnishings designed for Outer Banks living. The store...

Fragrant and delicious coffee  and goodies are found here!

A coastal shop filled with fishing and beach needs. 

Weddings, events, DIY studio, boutique and rentals and home grown flowers from The Flower Field. Bells & Whistles grow their own flowers on a half acre piece of land in Currituck from which they create beautiful...

The shop manager likes to describe this cool store as “the most fun place on the beach.” That might be pushing it, but it’s definitely one of those stores that make you smile and want to take something...

Outer Banks food fans who are stocking up on the groceries they will need for a great vacation will find plenty of goodies and then some with a visit to The Fresh Market in Nags Head. Centrally located and featuring all...

Smell it and you will definitely want to buy it. So of course, the exquisite aroma wafts outside, and by the time people come into the store, their resistance to this homemade fudge is pretty weak.  The free...

The Gift Garden has one of the largest selections of Tervis on the Outer Banks. We carry Yankee Candle and Country Candle products and candle gifts, as well as OBX t-shirts, souvenirs and...

Coffee and creativity in one venue!

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and...

A classy gift shop with something for everyone.

A little shop with lots of heart, The Music Store has been serving musicians and students in the Outer Banks area for over a quarter century.  Current owner Betsey Paulsen and her husband Mike, who once played with...

This quirky shop has a fabulous collection of hats, shoes and coffee. Before it opened in Duck, it did business in a large wooden building in Nags Head for 12 years. The new location is not quite as big, but it has the...

A full-service diving and outdoor sports center.

There is a world of treasures to discover at The Salty Seahorse, a chic little gift shop that celebrates beach life with a wealth of handmade items and goodies. From unique pieces of décor made out of driftwood...

The Sanderling Spa and Salon can spruce you up and calm you down for that special day, as well as turn any ordinary day into one that’s special. It provides packages, signature and ala carte services and...

Shop our exclusive selection of spices, custom blends, loose-leaf teas, naturally-flavored sugars, sea and mineral salts, gourmet gifts and accessories. With a wide selection of seasonings for any food lover and dozens...

A convenience store with an old fashion flare.

Welcoming all sun seekers, The Sun Shack Tiki-Bo-Tiki Tanning Salon has been offering “beautiful tans since 1999” - and without the hassle of contracts or membership fees. It specializes in professionally...

The Wellness Center of the Outer Banks is a state-of-the-art facility offering high-quality chiropractic care and massage therapy. The center’s mission is to create superior health and balance, and its belief is...

Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing...

A complete office supply store that includes art supplies, as well. 

Year-round catering Outer Banks-style!

The new owner of Duck’s Tomato Shack, Carlton Winslow, wants to provide the same service his father did decades ago. Locals and earlier visitors to the OBX might recall Howard Winslow’s fresh produce...

A specialty gourmet market and wine shop with plenty of surprises!

Billed as a specialty store for "big and little girls and boys," this well-stocked store offers a fabulous selection of both time-honored toys and the newest favorites. Most of the high quality brands can be found here...

A convenience store that also sells gasoline.

Ocracoke Island is renowned for its miles of exceptional fishing, and visiting anglers will be able to acquire all of the supplies and equipment they’ll need and then some with a visit to the Tradewinds Tackle...

Centrally located on the Beach Road near the Kill Devil Hills bath house, The Trading Post has everything you could possibly need for fun and sun on the beach. And you won’t have to fight highway traffic to get...

Gourmet Nuts, Chocolates, Hot Sauces, Spices, Rubs, Salsa, T-Shirts, Candy and lots more! Have a nutty day!    

An anchor store at Outer Banks Mall, Tuesday Morning offers discounted merchandise from clothing to linens to furniture to outdoor items like birdbaths and garden tools.  Which is why this store is like a shopping...

With more than 7,500 square feet, TW’s new store in Nags Head is chock full of a wide selection of fishing and hunting gear. Racks of popular clothing lines,  including Aftco Bluewater Wear, Salt Life and...

A full-servive U.S. Postal site

Food, creativity and coffee at this delicious stop.

This creative professional seamstress shop, new in 2012, is owned by Kelly Cassady, a young woman who earned her stripes with a degree in fashion design from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and an...

You can find the finest brands in men’s clothing at Untucked – Resort Apparel for Men. One of the newest shops in the beautiful and scenic Waterfront Shops in Duck, Untucked made its debut in January of 2012...

Urban Cottage is your source for ‘fashion for your home’. Here you’ll find that perfect something for that perfect place in your home or beach cottage. Urban Cottage offers painted furniture, beach...

Vacation Fitness delivers your fitness experience directly to you: What is uniquely called a Fit Locker (Medicine Ball, Sand Bag, Kettlebell, Jump Rope, Battle Rope, TRX Suspension Trainer, Slam Ball), is waiting for...

Located in the central town of Avon in the southern Outer Banks, Vape Hatteras is the only source of e-Cigarettes, eJuices, and other cigarette alternatives on Hatteras Island. Featuring a wide range of hand-crafted...

An eclectic art, craft and gift shop on beautiful Ocraoke Island.

You never know what treasures you’ll uncover at Village Thrift, which is the only thrift store on Ocracoke Island. Featuring an ever-rotating array of goodies that can range from beachy apparel to books, games...

Enjoy a little treasure hunting during an Outer Banks shopping expedition with a visit to this shop that has plenty of creative and one-of-a-kind items to discover. Vintage Vibe OBX is a chic antique shop that features...

Grab all the gear you’ll need for a sunny Outer Banks vacation at this apparel and gift shop that has an inherent coastal vibe. The Vitamin Sea Beach Shop is stocked with a wealth of goodies that can be enjoyed on...

Walgreens pharmacy and convenience market is a convenient one-stop shop for just about anything you might need while on vacation. Walgreens is where you can get some of the best deals on the beach for essentials, such...

Sometimes you just want to visit a Walmart. Fortunately, Walmart is conveniently located at milepost 1, right as you enter the Outer Banks from the Wright Memorial Bridge. 

A gallery and creative working studio in downtown Manteo.

Washed Ashore is a creative stop that includes art, gifts and even painting lessons

Wave Riding Vehicles is a water sporter’s dream. The store offers gear that any beach goer would love and use. From pro surfers to pro sandcastle builders, Wave Riding Vehicles is sure to please.

Visitors staying in the tri-village communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo will be just a stone’s throw away from the unique groceries and great eats they need for a delicious Outer Banks vacation, thanks to...

30 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Since the beginning, the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops...

This outfitter, one of 316 in the U.S. and abroad, offers boaters of every stripe just about anything they need to keep their vessel ship-shape, whether it’s used for work or for fun. The store has rows and rows...

Renovated in 2012, this spacious seafood market just off the Bypass sells local caught seafood and its own homemade sauces. Owned by a branch of Daniels, an old Outer Banks family of fishermen, the operators know where...

Owners Jim and April Vaughn operate a surfer’s surf shop, with a great selection of wetsuits, sportswear, swimwear and accessories for men, women and youth from all major surf brands. Upstairs, there’s an...

Established in 1977, Whalebone Tackle has everything an angler or commercial fisherman needs. This is a straight-ahead tackle store, nothing fancy or pretty about it. But what it has is staff who thoroughly know their...

What The Shell  offers an eclectic ensemble of specialty shells, gifts, and home accents for every visitor. We have designer jewelry for Mom, touch tables for toddlers and shark paraphernalia for Dad and...

The quintessential tourist store, Wings is stocked floor to ceiling with beach-related clothing and nearly every other possible  beach-y item imaginable. With store locations from Corolla to Hatteras Island, this...

Wink’s Grocery is much more than a convenience store to the Outer Banks.  The iconic winking smiley face has served Outer Banks locals and tourist a like since 1957. In fact, in the 1960s and 1970s...