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Shopping - Nags Head

Shop Nags Head for a variety of treasures from handcrafted jewelry and surfboards to designer dresses and original Disney animation art.

Take home a souvenir T-shirt, seashell, lighthouse or hermit crab. Stock up on beach towels, boogie boards and other beach supplies.

Visit the antique mall at Central Square or shop outlet heaven at Tanger Outlet Mall. Specialty stores feature everything from Christmas wares and antique decoys to baby, boating, birding and angling essentials. You can find a variety of gifts in multi-room shops or nestled in restaurant, gallery or recreation hot spots. From fresh seafood catches at the market to oceans of swimsuit selections, Nags Head offers quality goods and services to enhance your daily, weekly or lifetime stay.

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!

Ben Franklin

2117 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10
Nags Head
(252) 441-7571

Ben Franklin is a great stop for beach items such as floats, towels, boogie boards, hats and sandals. You can pick up souvenirs and sundries and browse a host of attractive swimsuits and beach dresses for women. There also are great prices on swimsuits, shorts, T-shirts and pants for the whole family.

Cahoon’s Market

7213 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-5358

This vintage, family-owned grocery store offers fresh meats, a great selection of fine wines and a variety of groceries. They have gourmet cheeses and pates, homegrown vegetables, herbs, spices, sauces and marinades. Cahoon’s offers great homemade sandwich fixings (tuna salad, chicken salad, pimento cheese) that are easy to pick up on your way to the beach, along with all the chips, beer, sodas and snacks you could possibly need. While you’re here, pick up fishing tackle and souvenirs. They really have it all! It’s located next to Jennette’s Pier.

Christmas Mouse

2401 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-8111

The Christmas Mouse has been serving the Outer Banks with Christmas delights since 1987. Choose from holiday collectibles such as Clothtique Santas, Byer’s Carolers and Annalee felt ornaments. On display are dozens of themed trees to inspire you and more than 6,500 ornaments from which to select. There is an entire room dedicated to nautical and Outer Banks-themed ornaments and souvenirs.

Claire’s Accessories

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 480-1701

The younger set loves this hair adornment shop that also features purses, jewelry and ear piercing.

Cloud Nine

3022 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 11.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-2992

Colorful and creative, Cloud Nine is a happening stop for shoppers and artisans and has been for more than 20 years. Buy beads to create your own jewelry or bring in a piece of beach glass or a found treasure and they’ll create it for you. The owner, Ginny, is a talented jewelry artist who shares her knowledge and provides lots of helpful info. Ask about her jewelry-making workshops. The shop has recently expanded to offer more beads, work tables and finished jewelry plus books and tools for the aspiring designer. Choose from a selection of gold and silver jewelry and other beaded delights, apparel, incense, body oils and around-the-world finds. Cloud Nine carries a great selection of local artwork, and Ginny can tell you a bit about each artist.

Coach

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-8192

Coach features designer men’s and ladies’ leather accessories including handbags, briefcases and travel goods.

Dare Jewelers

5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-1112

The helpful, caring staff here presents lovely jewelry including engagement rings and wedding bands, gemstones, diamonds and quality gold and silver creations. They have beautiful sea life and nautical jewelry. Check out the locally made stained-glass sun catchers and panels by Nick-E, who also does custom orders.

Discount T-shirt Outlet

4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Bypass, MP 13
Nags Head
(252) 441-3155

Stop here to refresh your T-shirt collection. There are thousands to choose from!

Dollar Tree

5120 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 480-2523

The Dollar Tree is packed with bargains on a wide variety of merchandise; expect to find deals on toiletries, wrapping paper, greeting cards, toys, snacks, decorating items and kitchen supplies.

Dress Barn & Dress Barn Woman

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-1568

Sporty, casual and dressy clothing and accessories are offered for women of all sizes.

Eddie Bauer

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-2880

Eddie Bauer offers high-quality sportswear including classic outerwear, denim and khakis.

Electric Beach Tanning Salon

2910 S. Croatan Highway, Central Square, MP 11
Nags Head
(252) 441-2318

Electric beach has several tanning beds of various intensity levels and an owner who is highly knowledgeable on the science of the perfect tan. They sell all the best skin products to help you soften your skin and deepen and maintain your color. There’s also a little shop with jeans, bags and jewelry. Stop in or call for an appointment and Tonda will get you set up!

Elite Nails

5000 S. Croatan Highway, MP 14, Outer Banks Mall
Nags Head
(252) 441-3227

Stop at Elite Nails to pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure.

Farmer’s Daughter

6803 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16
Nags Head
(252) 441-3977

Farmer’s Daughter is so chock-full of goods you probably won’t be able to see everything in one visit, nor can we describe it all here. But if you’re a shopper, you’ll love wandering through this store, discovering crafts, home and garden accents, nautical and coastal decor, hand-painted glassware, chimes, candles, jewelry, flags, shell art, Outer Banks Christmas decorations, toys, custom T-shirts and sweatshirts and jackets. They also have a great selection of swimwear for the entire family, plus sun hats, caps, summer footwear, jewelry and beach supplies.

Fishing Unlimited

7665 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head/Manteo Causeway
Nags Head
(252) 441-5028

At this trusted, full-service tackle shop on the causeway, anglers will find fresh bait, rods and reels, tackle, crabbing supplies, snacks, advice and much more. They offer boat rentals and are very convenient to those anglers fishing on the causeway’s “Little Bridge” or at the docks beneath Baum Bridge.

Food Lion

2515 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10, and 5200 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 15
Nags Head
(252) 441-3442 and 441-4118

This well-known chain offers all the usual groceries and includes seafood, bakery, natural foods and deli selections. They have an expanded organic and natural foods section. Check out the black bean salsa bread in the bakery section. It’s killer!

Forbes Candies & Gift Shop

2707 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-9411

For years, Forbes has supplied visitors with real Outer Banks saltwater taffy. You’ll find all the traditional favorites, with fudge, homemade candies and 15 flavors of taffy. We like the homemade chocolates in the shape of dolphins, sea shells and starfish. They also carry beach items like sunglasses, towels, games and beach bags. After-dinner chocolate cravings can be soothed here with extended summer evening hours.

Forbes Candy & Gift Shop

6321 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 15.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-7293

For years, Forbes has supplied visitors with real Outer Banks saltwater taffy — 15 different flavors of it! You’ll also find traditional favorites like fudge and homemade candies. We like the homemade chocolates in the shape of dolphins, sea shells and starfish. They also carry beach items like sunglasses, towels, games and beach bags.

Front Porch Café

2515 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10
Nags Head
(252) 480-6616

The Front Porch Café in Nags Head has moved! They outgrew their old location and are now in the new Shoppes at 10.5 just a block north of the old location. They are still a traditional community coffeehouse with deliciously fresh roasted coffee, but the new store features additional seating and parking and a lounge/art space to relax and enjoy your coffee and the hand-painted mural by local artist Dawn Gray. They have live music on the new stage area, which doubles as a kids story time space during the summer, and of course some of the best artisan roasted coffee on the beach. They serve an array of specialty coffee drinks, teas and chai, and fresh pastries like croissants, muffins, cinnamon buns and turnovers are baked on site. A wide variety of whole bean coffees are for sale. This is a great place to hang out, and they’re open year round with free wireless internet access, extended summer evening hours and a community bulletin board with local news and events. The Front Porch has two other locations, one in Kill Devil Hills at MP 6 and the other in Manteo.

Gap Outlet

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-8402

Everybody knows that Gap offers plenty of contemporary pants, tops and coats at decent prices.

Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery

210 E. Driftwood Street
Nags Head
(252) 441-6584

This is a well-loved local gallery, and the owners are known for their generosity to the Outer Banks arts community. The main gallery features work by printmaker and painter Glenn Eure. Subjects vary from boat watercolors to abstract collagraph prints and large three-dimensional canvases. Side galleries include revolving shows by emerging and mature artists and group exhibitions such as the annual self-portrait competition. The gallery also hosts poetry readings.

GNC General Nutrition Center

5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14, Outer Banks Mall
Nags Head
(252) 449-8083

Vitamins, supplements, herbs, and health and beauty products fill this nutritional niche. The owner and staff are particularly knowledgeable and are happy to help you find the products that are right for you.

Gulf Stream Gifts

2512 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-0433

You can find a special souvenir at Gulf Stream for everyone on your list. They specialize in 14-karat gold and sterling silver jewelry with a nautical flair, and there’s a large selection of beachy collectibles and home décor.

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.