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!
T.J. Maxx
- 2210 South Croatan Highway
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-9596
New to the Outer Banks, T.J. Maxx arrived in April and the grand opening was so passionately anticipated that a group of ladies waited out front drinking mimosa in celebration. As their website proclaims, this is where fashionistas become maxxinistas, so stop in for good buys on fun fashions.
The French Door
- 2921 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 11
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-4042
Whether searching for the perfect gift or something fun for yourself, just walking through the door of this alluring boutique is sure to make your heart sing. They carry the lastest clothing fashions, jewelry, gifts and home accents and strive to find unusual products with an artistic flair. They feature Trollbeads, Michel Golan, Pick Up Sticks, XCVI, Yummie Tummie, T-Party, Trapp and Paddywax candles and a wide selection of other designer or trendy products hand-picked by the owner and offered at affordable prices.
The Fudgery
- 3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 480-0163
Your mouth will water as you watch handcrafted fudge being prepared on thick marble slabs. It’s tempting — bet you can’t resist!
The Pink Pirate
- 7332 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 16.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 715-1414, (877) 353-PINK (7465)
Do you know a girlie girl…or are you one yourself? Then, this is your shop! Not your typical beach store, it’s filled with all things polka dotted and zebra striped. You’ll have lots of fun with all the cool tote bags and luggage (these bags really stand out at airport baggage claims!). They also have custom T-shirts, sunglasses and personalized jewelry and gifts. You won’t find hermit crabs to adopt, but pop in and you are sure to find some fun gifts and souvenirs to remember your vacation.
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.
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.
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 and sunglasses.
Whalebone Seafood
- 101 Gray Eagle Street and The Bypass, MP 16.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-8808
Purchase in-season seafood at this locally owned market. Get crabs, steamed shrimp and more!
Whalebone Surf Shop
- 2214 South Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-6747
Locally owned and operated since 1975, Whalebone has all the gear you need to outfit the whole family for the beach. They stock all the major surf brands with a large variety of sportswear, sandals and cool Whalebone logo tees. This is a great place to find a new swimsuit, with a full line of women’s suits and separates, children’s suits and tons of swim trunks for men. You’ll find all the sun protection you need with high-quality sunglasses and sunscreen. Before you hit the surf, head to Whalebone for the best boarding equipment; they sell surfboards made by the best shapers in the world as well as skimboards and bodyboards. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will help find the right board for you. Whalebone is open year round. See Recreation for more about surfing lessons and board rentals offered here.
Wilson’s Leather Outlet
- 7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-2266
Leather goods sold here include purses, briefcases, coats and wallets.
Yellowhouse Art Gallery
- 2902 S Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 11
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-6928
An Outer Banks icon for more than 40 years, this wonderful old cottage features a collection that fills eight rooms. Find local art prints and original paintings, local photography, antique maps and prints, original antique engravings, original Civil War prints, botanicals and nature prints and Outer Banks maps (modern and antique). Custom framing is available in the Annex.
