Shopping - Nags Head - Shops on the Beach Road in NH
Cavalier Surf Shop
- 4324 S. Virginia Dare Traill, The Beach Road, MP 13.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-7349
One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing good customer service in sales and rentals. You can buy or rent hard or soft-top surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards and wetsuits. They have a full line of clothing for boys, men and women including beachwear, sportswear, swimwear and sandals. They also have a wide selection of sunglasses. Check out their cool Cavalier Surf Shop T-shirt designs. See Recreation for more information about the surfing lessons they offer.
Cahoon’s
- 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. And, while you’re here, pick up all the fishing tackle you need. They really have it all!
Chalet Gift Shop
- 6406 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 15.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-6402
Wow! Shop the Chalet for lovely gifts, collectibles, souvenirs and jewelry including 14-karat gold and sterling silver creations. Offerings include home accessories and beach items. The staff here is especially nice.
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.
Seaside Art Gallery
- 2716 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 11
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-5418
Art lovers and collectors must stop in Seaside and wander through 13 rooms of incredible fine art and other treasures. The Smith family opened the gallery in 1961 and still operates Seaside today in its original location. The gallery showcases 2,000 original works by local and world-renowned artists, including original work from masters such as Picasso and Rembrandt as well as coastal paintings, fine art prints, sculpture, pottery, porcelains, Mexican silver jewelry, Hummel figurines and animation art by Disney and Warner Brothers. A fine art and animation art accredited appraiser is on staff. They also have a large fine estate jewelry collection. Seaside hosts several exciting art shows annually including the International Miniature Art Show and artist demonstration shows.
Something Fishy
- 2506 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 10.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-9660
This fun, colorful shop features dozens of local and regional artists contributing “fishy” jewelry, gifts, custom beach-themed signs for family homes and many handcrafted home accents. They have recently expanded to offer a larger selection of home décor items like rugs, pillows and kitchen linens, all in bright island colors and prints, as well as a new garden accent selection with statuary and fountains. They also have fishy wall decorations, tropical beachwear and straw hats.
Souvenir City
- 6902 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 16
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-7452
Plenty of fun beach stuff is found here including hermit crabs, T-shirts, chimes, candles, beach towels, lighthouse memorabilia and fireworks.
T-Shirt Whirl
- 3408 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 11.5
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-5579
This resort shop is just a jammin’ with T-shirts.
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.
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.
