Nags Head and Area Shopping Outer Banks NC

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

N.C. Highway 12, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Road
Nags Head
(252) 441-6301

Located at the southernmost end of Bodie Island (south of Nags Head), the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center store is filled with apparel, recreational gear and food such as hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, snacks, drinks and candy. Shop here for souvenir hats and T-shirts plus fishing rods, bait, tackle, beer, books, sundries, ice and more. Numerous offshore boats are docked here and it is a treat is to visit around 4 p.m. to watch these vessels come in and unload their deep-sea catches of the day. The Fishing Center books offshore, near-shore and inshore fishing trips as well as head boat trips on the Miss Oregon Inlet.

Outer Banks Bear Factory

3941 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
Nags Head
(252) 480-2340

Kids will have a lot of fun at this store where they get to design their own stuffed animal. First, they pick out an animal, from alligators to white tigers and, of course, bears. Then they get to stuff it, dress it and accessorize it. They give their critter a check up and, last but not least, a name. Ta-da! An instant new friend. If you’re looking for an unusual birthday party or celebration idea, Outer Banks Bear Factory does parties.

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 Boarding Co.

103 E. Morning View Place and The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-1939

Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boarder’s paradise with a friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great selection of equipment for surfing, body-boarding and snow, skate and skim-boarding. They rent wetsuits and surfboards of all kinds that are suitable for all skill levels — from the novice soft-top longboard to the board for the seasoned pro looking for the newest in surfboard technology. NSSIA-certified surf instruction and coaching is offered with owner Robert Farmer, owner/shaper Lynn Shell and pro surfers and team riders Jesse Hines and Noah Snyder. Follow them on Twitter to get their first-on-the-beach surf report every day. They pride themselves on providing great customer service here. They’ll even let you demo a surfboard, and if you buy it the cost of the rental is applied to the purchase.

Outer Banks Computers & Music

4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 13
Nags Head
(252) 441-3002

Outer Banks Computers and Music sells new and used computers and offers computer services such as virus and Spyware removal. This is also a place to buy new and vintage instruments, and you can schedule guitar, mandolin, bass and violin lessons as well. They also repair instruments. If you are planning a wedding or other special event, talk to them about booking a DJ, solo artist or band. They also rent sound systems should you need one.

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 Furniture

5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 480-9200

Outer Banks Furniture is one of the largest showrooms on the beach, catering to the rental market as well as to a local clientele. They offer a wide selection of furniture, rugs, window treatments, bedding and accessories. Free delivery is available on the Outer Banks, as is free design consultation. Out-of-state shipping is also available.

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.

Painted Pelican

3712 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-0488

This shop is a great addition to the scene in Kitty Hawk. It carries an eclectic mix of fun items for the home and garden—metal garden sculptures, wind chimes, bird feeders, candle holders of all sorts, glassware, pillows—along with jewelry and local artwork. The owner shows some of her lovely paintings too. You’ll enjoy this shop and its bright, happy atmosphere.

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.

Peanut Shop of Kitty Hawk

3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-5775

The Peanut Shop stocks gourmet peanuts of all kinds, from spicy to sweet. Check out their Wine Nuts in flavors like Margarita Mix and Chardonnay. Pick out a treat from their old-fashioned glass candy jars. Their selection of jellies, candles and gourmet sauces makes finding a great gift easy. Make it even easier by having them create a gift basket. You can customize the basket by selecting the goodies to go inside, and then they can take care of the shipping. You’ll also find great gifts for the home and kitchen, a year-round selection of beachy Christmas ornaments and greeting cards.

Perfect Image Hair Salon

5000 S. Croatan Highway, Outer Banks Mall, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-2700

Perfect Image is a full-service hair salon offering cuts, color and highlights, perms, styling and updo’s for special events.

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!

Polo Ralph Lauren

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 480-0661

Polo offers men’s, women’s and children’s casual and sporty clothing as well as beach towels and bed linens.

Professional Opticians

5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-6353

Professional Opticians tends to all your eyewear needs, offering designer frames and name-brand sunglasses like Ray Ban, Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim.

Puzzles, Pranks and Games

3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-4323

The name of this shop says it all. You’ll find puzzles, pranks and games here for kids of all ages. They have chess sets, backgammon, mah-jongg, playing cards and puzzles from 12 to 24,000 pieces. You can also get replacement pieces for games — somebody’s thinking! They offer shipping, free gift wrapping and gift certificates. Come in and play one of their demo games.

Rack Room Shoes

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-9288

Here you’ll find name brand athletic, casual and dress shoes for the entire family.

Red’s Carolina Outfitters

3836 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6681

Red’s offers hunting supplies and sporting apparel such as camo, boots and other heavy duty clothing.

Rock-A-Bye Baby

4711 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 480-2297

Here’s a great place to do some one-stop shopping for all your baby and child needs. They have new and like-new clothing, toys, furniture, equipment and accessories plus bathing suits, sunglasses, a huge selection of Melissa and Doug toys, pictures, smocked clothing, sun tents, hair bows galore and more. Baby equipment rentals are also available.

Sally Huss Gallery — Inspirations

300 E. Driftwood Street
Nags Head
(252) 441-8098, (877) 717-8098

There’s a reason why they call themselves “the happiest store on the beach!” You’ll find yourself smiling as you view the large selection of bags, wall art, jewelry and other items displaying the bright, colorful work of California artist Sally Huss. Everyday objects such as piggy banks, mirrors, clocks, wine racks and corkscrews have a fun, artistic flair added to them. The shop also has whimsical pottery made by local artists, stained- and fused-glass items, garden decorations and area rugs. Be sure to check out the collegiate section and their unique children’s items.

Salon Swank & Bombshells Skin & Make-up Studio

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

A dynamic duo, Salon Swank and Bombshells work together to offer hair services such as cuts, colors and foils as well as waxing, facials and make-up application and lessons. They, of course, specialize in bridal parties, and the cute salon is so much fun just to hang out in you won’t want to leave. Treat yourself to some pampering — you deserve it!

Salty Paws Biscuits

3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 13
Nags Head
(252) 480-2284

Salty Paws specializes in all-natural, fresh-baked pet treats.They also offer a large array of pet toys, decorative collars, pet safety items and gifts for the pet lover. They even have pet sitter contacts! Dogs are more than welcome in the store to shop along with you (and are also allowed in the other non-food stores in the shopping center).

Scammell’s Corner Surf Shop & Ice Cream Parlor

6406 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 15.5
Nags Head
(252) 715-1727

Here’s a new surf shop in town that feels like it’s been here forever. Family-owned and operated, they have custom boards hand-shaped by Tom Neilson, plus custom board fins, and they also rent boards and do surf lessons. Not a surfer but love the waves? You’ll find boogie boards and skim boards too. They sell clothing and swimsuits from Lucy Love, Body Glove and Synergy. You’ll find great handmade Island sandals from Hawaii, teak tables and chairs, tie-dye items, custom-designed T-shirts, Himalyan rock salt lamps and lots of gifts for all your friends back home. Did we mention the ice cream? Try 48 amazing hand-dipped flavors in cups, cones, sundaes, banana splits, shakes or floats. They even make their own rootbeer.

Scoops Ice Cream

3941 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-4485

Sweet tooth acting up? Or do you need something more substantial? Turn in here to fill your hunger spot and devour deli sandwiches, snacks and homemade ice cream, or take home an ice cream cake.