Shopping - Kill Devil Hills
You could easily spend an entire day shopping within the town of Kill Devil Hills alone. There are lots of stores that you’ll love browsing through and (perfect for a rainy day) shops that offer fun activities for the kids, like paint your own pottery and beading.
Don’t miss out on the selection of artwork by local artists that you’ll find in Kill Devil Hills galleries and shops. Look for all your beach essentials here, like swimwear, hammocks and surfboards. Want to prepare a fresh seafood dinner at home tonight? Choose a locally owned seafood market to purchase these fruits of the sea and marinades, and then stop off at a specialty wine shop for a bottle to make the evening complete.
We’ve listed Kill Devil Hills Shops here, along with a little information about what you’ll find when you visit. Remember that locals call Croatan Highway—aka U.S. Highway 158—The Bypass, and they refer to Virginia Dare Trail—aka N.C. Highway 12—as the Beach Road. Those simple names are just easier to remember!
Frames at Large
- 1216 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-5120
Frames at Large offers custom framing with personal assistance in selecting color, design and style. They also sell framed seascape prints and other odds and ends. They are closed on Sundays.
Front Porch Cafe
- 2200 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 6
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 449-6616
Front Porch Café is an uncommon shopping experience. All the retail items originate from the same countries as their coffees. Most items are fair trade or fair wage goods, so you can feel good about your purchases. In addition to the fresh-roasted coffees, they offer teas, both loose and bagged, as well as tea sets and tea accessories. See Restaurants for more about the espresso bar and baked goods here.
Gold-N-Gifts
- 3105 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 5.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 449-2900
Gold-N-Gifts carries gold, platinum and sterling silver jewelry. They specialize in one-of-a-kind pieces, designer lines, estate and nautical jewelry and other gifts. Watch batteries and jewelry repairs are performed on premises.
Hairoics
- 1314 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-7983
With a loyal following since 1990, Hairoics has many of the top-rated stylists, nail techs, estheticians and massage therapists on the beach and believe in taking care of the individual needs of their clients creatively. If you’re feeling the need for some pampering, book a spa day with manicure, pedicure, facial, massage and cut and color or any combination of those services. Enjoy a day with your girlfriends or plan to have your wedding morning bridal party hair and makeup done here. They also have a great boutique filled with products for hair, bath and body.
Harris Teeter
- 2012 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 449-9191
Harris Teeter is filled to the brim with great produce, including a decent organic and local section, a big wine selection, fresh meats and fish, and a helpful staff. They label their gluten-free and vegetarian items and understand the varying needs of their customers. Their flowers are beautiful and affordable. It’s a good place to load up on grocery items on your way to your beach home. They also have locations in Corolla and Kitty Hawk.
Island Dyes
- 1800 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-0076
Island Dyes has been on the beach for more than 20 years. Originally a shop with tons of tie-dyed Ts, Island Dyes now specializes in tobacco accessories and body piercing. If you head south, check out Island Dyes in Salvo.
Just for the Beach Rentals
- 1006 South Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-9480, (252) 441-6048, (866) OBX-RENT
If you couldn’t bring it or forgot it, don’t worry. Just for the Beach Rentals probably has it, and they can deliver it to you before you even miss it. Here you can rent baby equipment such as cribs, pack-n-plays, high chairs, exersaucers and strollers, cottage equipment like roll-a-way beds or grills, plus tennis rackets, bikes, kayaks, boogie boards, skim boards or maybe even a surfboard. They also have beach equipment including sun canopies, umbrellas and chairs. Just for the Beach also sells fishing equipment, sunglasses and suntan lotion.
KDH Cooperative Gallery
- 502 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-9888
The KDH Cooperative Gallery is a fun stop for the whole family. They have a sparkly winged horse in front of the gallery that provides a great photo opportunity. Inside, you’ll find the work of at least 40 local artists in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, acrylic, watercolor, fibers, collage, mosaic, oils, photography, pottery, woodcarving, glass and metals. The gallery is operated by 25 co-op artist members. Some of these members have their working studios on the second floor of the gallery, and you’re welcome to go up and see them at work. A local artist is always on duty, so be sure to ask any questions you may have about the work. And, if you get inspired, make one of your questions about the art classes for adults and kids or the kids craft workshops.
Knitting Addiction
- 400 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 255-5648
Anyone who knits or crochets will love this store. The selection of yarns is astounding, and there are many hand-dyed and luxury yarns. You’ll also find patterns, needles, supplies and technical support for all levels.
Lasting Effect Frame Shop and Gallery
- 2705-C N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 6
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 715-1771
Textile artist and photographer Lara Parks has opened a new frame shop and gallery in the Gaither Center in Kill Devil Hills. Lara does all the custom framing herself, and she can help you select the perfect frames for your photographs and artwork. She also operates a gallery that features local paintings, pottery, photographs, scarves, handmade bags, sculpture and some painted furniture. It’s open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mom’s Sweet Shop
- 3105 Croatan Highway, Unit 8, MP 5.5, Seagate North Shopping Center
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-MOMS (6667)
Calling itself “a curated boutique of vintage and new,” Mom’s Sweet Shop has an almost indescribable bit of everything. But we’ll give it a go: You’ll find vintage furniture, relics from the ‘70s and ‘80s, vintage clothing, records and art supplies plus locally made jewelry, soap, candles and art. Owner Derik Wineland also stocks the shop with stuff for the young local hipster: Honorable Skateboards, old snapback hats and New Era hats, Slap watches and the coolest T-shirt brands on the beach. Mom’s gallery wall has fresh new art on it each month, so keep stopping by.
Outer Banks Bicycle
- 203 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 8.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-3399
Outer Banks Bicycle has a variety of bicycles for rent and sale including Trek, Cannondale and Electra. They can equip the entire family for cycling. Locals trust this shop for their bike repairs, and everyone appreciates the good selection of biking accessories and clothing. They are open all year.
Outer Banks Epicurean
- 1484 Colington Road
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-0005
Outer Banks Epicurean is dedicated to the love of local food. It’s a place to pick up homemade dinner to go, always made from fresh, local food in keeping with the Slow Food movement. There are several heat-and-eat selections ready for pickup at noon each day, including a daily vegan option. The menu is posted on the website each day. It’s also the place to stock up on freshly baked cupcakes, lemon pound cake, cakes and salty chocolate brownies. Epicurean’s most unique offering is Outer Banks Sea Salt, which is harvested from the Atlantic Ocean right here and produced in small batches for you take home and highlight your favorite foods with local flair. Another specialty is Epicurean’s 10 Tastes packages, which include 10 tastes of locally produced food. You can also buy art here (food-related, of course) and take cooking classes and tours. Epicurean is located on Colington Road, about 2.5 miles off the Bypass.
Outer Banks Sports Locker
- 1706 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 7
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-3444
Outer Banks Sports Locker has sports apparel and fitness equipment, including footwear. They carry college and professional sports team clothing and athletic equipment, and they offer screen-printing, embroidery and trophies.
Parrot Bay Trading Company
- 808 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-1774
The selection at Parrot Bay is too huge to possibly list everything here. This is a great store for browsing. You’ll find coastal home décor items, garden accessories, gifts and Outer Banks souvenirs. Plus, they carry a terrific selection of swimwear and custom T-shirts for men, women, juniors and kids. They also have jewelry, shoes and sandals, sun hats, caps and beach supplies.
Pet Gallery
- 1208 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-1799
Pet Gallery is a full-service pet store offering a large selection of holistic and premium dog and cat foods. They also have healthy hermit crabs, small animals, reptiles, fresh and saltwater fish and corals. There is also a complete line of pet supplies, and they can engrave name tags while you wait! Pets and children are always welcome!
Pleasing the Planet ReGoods
- 2200 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 6
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 449-4ECO
This popular little shop has a new owner this year, and she has added a huge re-use factor with child and maternity consignment items! So, whether it’s baby gifts and toys, jewelry, clothing or home decor, there is an option that’s green from the ground up, as local as possible, fair trade-made, organic, natural, sustainable, recycled/recyclable and/or repurposed. They are located in the MP 6 Plaza on the Bypass in in Kill Devil Hills. Stop by!
Sea Isle Gifts and The Lamp Shop
- 1216 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-7206
At Sea Isle Gifts you’ll find all sorts of beach-oriented gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, shells, artwork and home decor items. In the adjoining Lamp Shop they have nautical lamps of all kinds, including beautiful stained-glass lamps. They also have shell lamps with a glass lamp base that you can purchase already filled with loose shells, or you can use your own shell collection.
Shooters at the Beach
- 2910 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 11
- Nags Head
- (252) 480-2395
Shooters photography studio offers a team of professional photographers trained in making beautiful family portraits on the beach and many other Outer Banks locations. You’re in good hands with the Shooters crew, whether they’re capturing your reunion, family vacation or wedding. New this year, Outer Banks Pictures gives you access to gorgeous fine art prints and canvases representing many of the Outer Banks’ finest photographic artists (see Recreation). Studio and commercial photography services are available.
Something Old, Something New
- 1903 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-3030
This super cool store sells a mix of new and vintage items. The vintage finds are true gems, and it’s worth a stop just to be around all the fun clothing, jewelry, accessories, shades, shoes and sometimes some art as they are all so artfully displayed. Plus, you don’t have to dig deep to find a great deal.
Stop ‘N Shop Convenience & Deli
- 100 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 8.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-6105
Stop ‘N Shop is a convenience store and deli with a decidedly gourmet spin. In the deli you’ll find excellent sandwiches prepared to order with Boars Head meats. Every day they have several specials. The deli is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can choose from a great selection of wine and beer, including kegs. They also have convenience items and snacks as well as a full line of gourmet sauces and foods. Check out their huge hot sauce collection. They also have beach supplies and are the place to go for flip-flops from Reef, Sanuk or Rainbow. They have a large selection of sunglasses, including Anarchy, Angel, Smith, Maui Jim, Costa del Mar, Oakley, Arnette, Ray Ban and Hobie. Plus they have the usual T-shirts, accessories, hats and souvenirs. They also do gift baskets to order.
T-Tops Racing
- 1808 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-8867
Sports fans, this is the place for you. They have NFL, Major League Baseball and college sports collectibles and clothing. John Deere lovers will find a large selection of hats, clothing, toys and special-interest items. You can also select from tons of T-shirts, Outer Banks souvenirs, gifts and OBX apparel.
Tarheel Too
- 3105 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 5.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- No phone
Tarheel Too is a free-standing produce market providing farm-fresh produce, herbs and baked goods from spring to fall. Enjoy the fruits of nearby Currituck County farms like juicy strawberries and big, plump blackberries. The goods here are fresher and less expensive than at the standard grocery store produce aisle.
The Bike Barn
- 1312 Wrightsville Avenue, MP 9.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 441-3786
The Bike Barn has been serving the Outer Banks for more than 25 years. This is a great place to go for a rental, and you can get tandems, road bikes and multispeed bikes to use while you’re visiting. For sale, they offer Diamondback, Jamis, Hampton Cruiser, Earth Cruiser and Trailmate bicycles and tricycles with models for children and adults. You can also find biking accessories such as shorts, gloves, clothing, helmets, baskets, car racks and saddlebags plus all the gear you need like tires, tubes and pedals. They are a full-service repair shop and have a full line of tools for purchase. To find the Bike Barn, turn off The Bypass and they are right behind Taco Bell.
The Bird Store
- 807 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5
- Kill Devil Hills
- (252) 480-2951
The Bird Store is a gallery that specializes in regional and local wildlife art carvings of shorebirds, egrets, herons, ducks, fish and songbirds. There are antique and new carvings, antique collectible fishing gear, original paintings and prints. In business on the Outer Banks for more than 20 years, they highlight the work of third, fourth and fifth generation local carvers.
