Nags Head and Area Shopping Outer Banks NC

Gymboree

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass MP 16
Nags Head
(252) 441-2733

Gymboree has fun kids clothing with stuff for boys, girls and newborns and everything from swimsuits to shoes. You’ll find good prices and a good selection.

Habitat Earth

3810 N. Croatan Highway, MP 4
Kitty Hawk
(252) 480-0015

From the aromatic incense to the very cool women’s and junior’s clothing, Habitat Earth is a hot stop for a full-bodied experience. They have Feng Shui and meditation tools, handmade musical instruments, dragon and fairy collectibles, tapestries and posters. Check out their eclectic array of T-shirts featuring everything from the Grateful Dead to Bob Marley to mystical designs.

Hair Artistry / Nail Technology

4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Surfside Plaza, MP 13
Nags Head
(252) 449-CUTS

Stop here for all your hair and nail services including perms, manicures and pedicures, highlights, color, cuts, styling and acrylic nails. Plus, they also do ear piercing.

Hair-i-canes Category 2

5230 Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-7889

Hair-i-canes offers hair services, waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures and massage. Treat yourself to some pampering—you deserve it! They specialize in bridal parties and can even bring the hair styling and beauty treatments to you.

Hairoics

1314 S. Croatan Highway, MP 9
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-7983‎

Hairoics opened the doors of their new location in Kill Devil Hills this summer to the loud applause of the community. With a loyal following since 1990 they have 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 yourself 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.

Halloran & Company

4711 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 480-3132

In business for 14 years, Halloran & Company is a trusted source and one-stop shop for fine jewelry, fine gifts and jewelry repairs in Nags Head. Owner Kathy Halloran stocks her cases with one-of-a-kind pieces from designers the world over. Choose from 14-karat gold, gemstones, sterling silver, nautical jewelry and estate pieces. She also carries Citizen watches for men and women. If you’re looking for an especially nice gift for a wedding, graduation or christening, you’ll find many selections here, including children’s jewelry.

Hanes Brands

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-9136

Stockings, lingerie and sleepwear are offered in this “undercover” paradise. Name brands such as Playtex, Champion, Wonderbra and Bali are available here.

Harris Teeter

5400 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-2220

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 stop to load up on grocery items on your way to your beach home. They also have locations in Corolla and Nags Head.

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 stop to load up on grocery items on your way to your beach home. They also have locations in Corolla and Kitty Hawk.

Health-A-Rama

3712 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-9919

Health-A-Rama is a health food grocery store that is stocked with gluten-free products, vitamins, herbs, beauty products, organic groceries and local honey. Browse their selection of health and wellness books. They offer helpful, friendly service and welcome special orders for individuals and local restaurants.

Heat Gourmet Emporium

2910 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 11
Nags Head
(252) 441-9610

Whether you like it very hot to not hot, they have an amazing selection of spices, BBQ sauces, hot sauces, jellies, jams, snacks and even suckers to suit every taste bud. Got a chili pepper collector in the family? Check out the chili pepper soaps. Many of the brands and flavors they offer are totally exclusive to the beach so you won’t find them anywhere else while you are here. They have some all natural and organic fruit snacks and they have a selection of t-shirts, fishing lures, jewelry, painted trash cans, mailboxes and glassware in beach themes that all make fun gifts. They are also the creator of and sell R&B’s Skeeter Beater. It’s an all natural, safe, non-toxic insect repellent that takes care of the mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and those biting flies that can nag at you on the beach when the wind switches sometimes. There are formulas for your pets too!

Hemingway Gallery & Custom Framing

3105 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-1676

Owned by artist Lee M. Hein, formerly of Nostalgia Gallery, Hemingway Gallery is filled with local art in a variety of media that includes paintings and photography. Whether looking for something small and original or a large conversation piece, you’ll find it here. Lee is a local who, after studying art at East Carolina University, moved to the beach to live the artistic lifestyle. In addition to creating the gallery, she is available for commissions and loves doing murals as well as pet portraits. In fact the gallery itself is pet friendly, so don’t leave your beloved pooch in the car! There is also beautiful custom framing available if you’re looking to preserve or display art of your own.

High Cotton BBQ

5230 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-2275

After a meal at High Cotton BBQ, step into their retail shop to pick up some of their own homemade barbeque sauces, fresh roasted peanuts and fun T-shirts. They also carry Southern-style goodies like Moon Pies. Want to send a taste of Southern charm to that poor person who couldn’t come on vacation with you? They make and ship gift baskets.

Home Depot

5300 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-4115

You already know what to expect when you go to The Home Depot, right? Hardware, fixtures and everything else the eager do-it-yourselfer needs are all right here under one gigantic roof. They even have professionals who can do the job for you. This location offers friendly service and helpful clinics on home improvements.

Hotline Pink

4140 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 3.5
Kitty Hawk
252) 261-8164

Hotline is the local women’s shelter and crisis intervention/prevention center, and the Thrift Shop is one of the ways it raises money. The Kitty Hawk location (there are seven throughout the region) is easy to find with its bright pink building. If you love hunting through thrift stores, you’ll go crazy for this one. You’ll find clothes, furniture, books, records, house wares and a lot more.

Hotline Too! Thrift Store

2001 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10
Nags Head
(252) 441-1244

Hotline is the local domestic violence shelter and crisis intervention center, and the Thrift Shop is one of the ways it raises money. If you love hunting through thrift stores, you’ll go crazy for this one. You’ll find clothes, furniture, books, records, housewares and a lot more.

Island Art Supply & Custom Framing

5230 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-5078

Island Art Supply offers professional-quality paintbrushes, paints, easels and canvas. They also carry art supplies for children. The custom framing services include professional matting and framing, and there are also ready-made frames.

Island Bookstore

3712 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-5590

Island Bookstore is a full-service, independent bookstore with a comprehensive selection of books to please every reader. This bookseller’s special strengths include a children’s section to delight every age from toddlers to teachers, a large choice of audio books and more than 200 magazine titles to choose from. New York Times bestseller hardbacks are always discounted, and special orders are welcome. The Island Bookstore also has locations in Duck and Corolla.

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 as well as their new coffee shop and deli on the Bypass.

Island Nautical

3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6799

If the nautical theme is your thing, then this is your place. This huge collection includes home décor pieces, gifts, artwork, ship models, compasses, authentic ship lanterns, telescopes and much more. You’re sure to find a gift for a nautical nut or a nautical item for yourself that will bring the seafaring history of the Outer Banks home with you.

Island Tobacco

4711 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-1392

Island Tobacco offers cigars, imported cigarettes, pipe tobacco and smoking paraphernalia.

Islander Flags

6146 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1/4
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6266

Islander Flags is celebrating their 22nd anniversary this year, having set up shop on the Outer Banks in 1988. In this shop you’ll find hundreds of decorative flags, and customers have raved for years about the selection. Now with an expanded showroom the choices are even greater and include pirate, historical, university and beach scenes just to name a few. You can even order one custom-made in the newly renovated custom design center, taking inspiration from your family crest, pet, vacation home or wedding. They also install flagpoles. Decorate your garden, home or boat with one of their colorful creations, and also explore their collection of outdoor art, wind chimes, mailbox covers.

Izod

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 480-1438

Choose from popular sportswear, casual clothing and golf apparel for men and women.

J. Crew

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-9108

Get great J.Crew style at a great price. Find everything from accessories to dresses and sports jackets.

Just for the Beach Rentals

1006 South Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-9480, (252) 480-6048, (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 racquets, 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.