Nags Head and Area Shopping Outer Banks NC

The Glass Bead

3701 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-3600

With a huge selection of beads of every size, shape and color, this bead store is any jewelry-makers dream. It would be so easy to get lost in here for hours. If you don’t know what you’re doing but want to learn, they have formal lessons every Saturday and feature a variety of workshops all year, but their helpful staff will show you how to do something anytime you need help as well. They have a good selection of beading supplies like tools, findings and finishings as well as how-to and inspiration books. A nice big working table makes it a fun place to hang out and finish a project as well.

The Music Store

2200 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 6
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 449-8376

This music store is run by musicians and has been since 1987, so the service is helpful and informed. They have everything from new and used guitars to drum sets and amps. They also sell and rent band instruments. The Music Store carries all the best instrument manufacturers, and they can order items they don’t already have in stock. Stop here for music accessories like guitar strings, picks and drumsticks.

The Pit Surf Shop-Bar & Grill

1209 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-3128

The Pit Surf Shop is one of the friendliest shops around. They take special care when catering to beginning surfers, helping countless first timers tune into the board most suited to their age, physical condition, knowledge and experience. With a huge stock of boards ideal for learning to ride (whether you’re looking to rent or ready to buy), numerous experienced surf instructors and a full surf school on site, The Pit staff is ready to help you get started today. Veteran surf travelers and locals alike also turn to The Pit for high performance shapes, gear and accessories that are fine-tuned for local barrels or exotic surf travel destinations. But this surf shop is not just for surfers; it is also home to the shop-within-the-shop SkimCity, the largest retailer of skimboards, skim clothing, skim accessories and skim DVDs in the world. Skaters love the wide selection of street, park and longboard skateboards. The Pit will also keep you looking cool, out of the water or in, by continually filling the shop with the hottest brands of surf culture and beyond, plus all of the accessories you are looking for like sunglasses, hats, wallets, purses and surf DVDs. In a final twist that makes this shop like no other, The Pit also has a killer restaurant on site serving surf-inspired pizza, burgers and wraps that also hosts bands and DJs at night! See Restaurants.

The Sun Shack Bo-Tiki & Tanning Salon

3105 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 5.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-2886

The Sun Shack is a tanning salon with a decidedly tropical feel offering traditional tanning beds and mist tanning (great for getting rid of tan lines for that strapless top). More than that, though, they also have a large retail space that is just filled with funky women’s clothing and dresses, PJs and T-shirts, and a killer selection of trendy New York–style hobo bags, tiki accessories, sandals, bar gifts and cottage accents.

Tommy Hilfiger

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass MP 16
Nags Head
(252) 441-4435

This is the all-American Tommy Hilfiger brand outlet store with clothing for men and women.

Top Nails

5400 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-1014

Show off your tan and your sandals with a manicure and pedicure from Top Nails. They’re a one-stop shop that also offers haircuts, styling and color as well as massage and tanning services.

Trading Post

305 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 8.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-3292

The Trading Post stocks anything and everything for the beach from bathing suits to beach supplies, chairs, umbrellas, lotion, shades, souvenirs and convenience items. On The Beach Road in KDH, it’s been a part of the Outer Banks scene for many a year.

Trio

3708 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-0277

You can taste the world at Trio, an exciting new retail and tasting destination that gathers the best of the vast worlds of wine, handcrafted beer and artisinal cheese into one lovely space. Trio offers more than 2,000 wines and beers from around the world ranging in price from $4.99 to $1,000, as well as more than 30 artisanal cheeses and a selection of cured meats. Also a tap house, they feature 24 craft beers on tap, and wines can be sampled from wine dispensing machines using smart cards that allow you to choose the wine and amount you want to try. Taste a wide variety of wines priced from $10 to $100 per bottle starting at just $1 per taste! The cheese shop offers cheeses hand-cut to order and a menu featuring cheese plates, gourmet sandwiches, salads and small bites. Upstairs on the balcony you’ll find a tasting bar featuring award-winning wines from around North Carolina.

Try My Nuts

710 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 449-9022

This store is all about nuts, including gourmet roasted nuts, chocolate-covered nuts, honey-roasted nuts and others in all flavors and varieties. Try their white trash and dirty white trash concoctions: a mix of pretzels, crisp cereals and pecans covered in white and milk chocolate. Or try the wasabi-covered peanuts, which are especially tasty. They also sell chocolates and candy, an unbelievable assortment of hot sauces, grilling spices and meat rubs and drink mixes. Already-packaged gift boxes and baskets make great gifts. For the easily amused, there are humorous T-shirts and boxer shorts and creative packaging and labels. Check out their Duck and Corolla locations as well.

TW’s Bait and Tackle

2230 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-4807

TW’s Bait and Tackle has 7,500 square feet of goods for anglers, hunters and sports enthusiast alike. Check out their massive replicas of the N.C. state record blue marlin and world record yellowfin tuna that adorn the storefront. Inside, you’ll find an impressive selection of inshore, offshore, surf, fly and freshwater tackle including such manufacturers as Daiwa, Shimano, G. Loomis, Black Bart Lures, Berkley Gulp, Yeti coolers and Bluewater lures. TW’s stocks some of the newest products the fishing industry has to offer. They also carry a full line of fun and functional clothing for the whole family including brands such as Columbia, Calcutta, Guy Harvey, Bimini Beach Outfitters, Pelagic, Salt Life and Costa Del Mar and WileyX sunglasses. Get your “Fish On” with their awesome selection of gifts, fish mounts, Tervis Tumblers, custom T-shirts, sweat, hats and stickers. TW’s is one-stop shopping for those who love to fish or just look like they do.

TW’s Bait and Tackle

3864 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-7848

TW’s Bait and Tackle in Kitty Hawk has been an angler’s destination for more than 25 years. This is a full-service tackle shop offering an impressive selection of inshore, offshore, surf, fly and freshwater tackle and bait. TW’s also carries a complete line of fun and functional clothing including brands such as Columbia, Calcutta, Salt Life, Pelagic and Guy Harvey plus Costa Del Mar and Wiley X sunglasses. Custom T-shirts, sweats, hats and stickers are the perfect gift for your favorite angler.

Van Heusen

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass MP 16
Nags Head
(252) 441-8553

Van Heusen is known for their dress shirts, and you can find a large selection of both long and short sleeve shirts here as well as pants, belts and more at outlet prices.

Walmart

5400 Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6011

Surely you’re familiar with Walmart. This is the only location on the Outer Banks.

Wave Riding Vehicles

4812 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 2.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-7952

Wave Riding Vehicles has been on the beach since 1980, and in that time their wave of porpoises logo has made their surfboards one of the most recognizable on the East Coast. The shop is huge, with equipment for all the board sports: surfing, bodyboarding, skimboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding. They offer surfboard rentals and a full line of surfboard repairs. In clothing, WRV carries top name brands as well as plenty of unusual and hard-to-find labels. The women’s section in particular is full of boutique choices of clothing and accessories. They also have tons of swimwear for women, men and kids. In addition to this location in Kitty Hawk, they also have stores in Virginia Beach, Haleiwa, Hawaii, and now in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

West Marine

5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-1101

This full-service shop offers a comprehensive selection of everything you’ll need for fishing and boating. They also have outdoor apparel, sunglasses, shoes, books and magazines.

Whalebone Seafood

101 Gray Eagle Street and The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-8808

Purchase fresh, in-season seafood at this locally owned market. They sell crab meat, shrimp, fish, clams, scallops and more, and they’ll steam your shrimp for you. You’ll also find the marinades, sauces and spices you need to prepare your seafood dinner.