Nags Head and Area Shopping Outer Banks NC

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.

Forbes Candy & Gift Shop

1700 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 9.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-2122

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.

Foxy Flamingo Boutique

2515 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5 in The Shoppes at 10.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-FOXY

A mother/daughter-owned boutique, Foxy Flamingo is filled with fashionable beachwear, swimsuits, flip-flops and more. They keep pace with the latest seasonal trends and offer cool basics as well. Stop in and find lots of colorful dresses, beach cover-ups and fun tops for when you’re heading out for the evening. Please note, Foxy Flamingo moved this year and can now be found a little farther south on the Bypass in the new Shoppes at 10.5 center.

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.

Freedom Antiques

3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Buccaneer Walk Shops
Kitty Hawk
(252) 489-9321

There’s lots to see in the Buccaneer Walk Shops, including this surprisingly organized antique shop specializing in pottery, glassware, jewelry and warm hospitality.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hair Artistry / Nail Technology

4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, 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.

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.

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 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.

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 barbecue 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? Try a High Cotton 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 home 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

Outer Banks 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 — a bright pink building on the Bypass. 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.