Nags Head and Area Shopping Outer Banks NC

Knitting Addiction

400 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 255-5648

Anyone who knits or crochets will love this store. The selection of yarns is astounding, and there are many hand-dyed and luxury yarns. You’ll also find patterns, needles, supplies and technical support for all levels.

Lasting Effect Frame Shop and Gallery

2705-C N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 6
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 715-1771

Textile artist and photographer Lara Parks has opened a new frame shop and gallery in the Gaither Center in Kill Devil Hills. Lara does all the custom framing herself, and she can help you select the perfect frames for your photographs and artwork. She also operates a gallery that features local paintings, pottery, photographs, scarves, handmade bags, sculpture and some painted furniture. It’s open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Life is Good Store

3925 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-0650

At this store you’ll find clothing and accessories from the cheerful Life is Good brand as well as the Good Dog line. Look for T-shirts, hats, shoes, coffee mugs, jewelry and gifts, plus dog accessories such as collars, bowls and more.

Life on a Sandbar and Hairwraps

3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-9066

With some of the coolest temporary tattoos and hair wraps on the beach, as well as lots of fun activities for kids of all ages, Life on a Sandbar is a great stop during your vacation. They have a fun make-your-own sand art box that the boys really get into, and don’t miss their fun, color-changing T-shirts and nail polish – just add sun! They also have local art such as wind chimes, photography, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, hats and more.

Lil’ Grass Shack

2707 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-1922

Where else can you find a grass dressing room? This boutique offers fashionable ladies dresses and other clothing, Hobo International purses and clutches, and a wide array of handmade sterling silver jewelry. The owner and staff are very helpful and do a great job of stocking this store with cute things you see on everyone else.

Lilly’s Closet

3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 441-2355

Lilly’s Closet is one of the only clothing stores on the beach devoted exclusively to children. They have children’s clothing and swimwear in sizes from newborns up to size seven and carry clothing for all occasions, from dress to play. Lilly’s Closet also has unique wooden toys, many of which are made in the U.S.A., plus books, plush animals, rain gear and more. Their new line of super-soft organic onesies for baby are very cute and eco-friendly. This is a great place to find the perfect baby shower gift, and they offer a baby registry for expectant parents.

Lone Wolff Trading Co.

206 E. Gallery Row
Nags Head
(252) 449-5111

This Gallery Row shop offers a mix of attractive and reasonably priced jewelry made from semi-precious stones and silver, including creative wire-wrapped and broken china jewelry made by a local artist. The owner, Chris, travels to find small companies and individual artists to represent in the shop, so you’ll find items here that you won’t likely see elsewhere. She features more than 200 artists in the shop, and it’s filled with unusual finds such as whimsical garden figurines, wind chimes, typewriter key earrings, Twilight series and recycled button jewelry, dog treats and retro candy.

Lotus Day Spa & Boutique

3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-0800

Pamper yourself or a loved one at one of the most unique spas on the Outer Banks. Lotus offers a relaxing, tranquil and revitalizing atmosphere that soothes the mind, body and soul. Featured services are microdermabrasion, custom facials, therapeutic massage, reflexology, and manicure and pedicure treatments. Dermalogica® Skin Care products are exclusively used for most treatments and retailed in the boutique. Local art, photography, custom clay sculptured-base wine and champagne glassware, handmade soaps and other body products make great gifts or vacation mementos. Gift certificates are available for individual and package spa services. Small groups are welcome. Lotus is open year-round, and appointments are recommended.

Major Party

3834 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-1196

Major Party has everything you need to throw a great party, from the invitations to the dinner plates and piñatas. They can print napkins and invitations for any occasion. The balloons, party favors and accessories can add sparkle to any gathering.

Mattress Xpress

5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-1497

This is a locally owned and operated mattress store, and they carry bedding from Spring Air and Carolina Mattress Guild, both of which are handmade right here in North Carolina.

Michael’s Gems and Glass

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-4449

Explore eclectic gifts, knickknacks, stone carvings, jewelry and gems and glass, of course!

Miss Kitty’s Olde Time Photos

3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-5011

This is something really fun! At Miss Kitty’s you dress the whole family in old-time costumes, from the silly to the sublime, and pose for a sepia-toned portrait. The antique-looking portraits are ready in minutes, granting immediate satisfaction and giggles. Pick out an antique-style frame to add to your portrait’s allure. You’ll be in good hands as the folks at Miss Kitty’s have won a Design Excellence award in antique photography.

Mom’s Sweet Shop

3105 Croatan Highway, Unit 8, MP 5.5, Seagate North Shopping Center
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-MOMS (6667)

Calling itself “a curated boutique of vintage and new,” Mom’s Sweet Shop has an almost indescribable bit of everything. But we’ll give it a go: You’ll find vintage furniture, relics from the ‘70s and ‘80s, vintage clothing, records and art supplies plus locally made jewelry, soap, candles and art. Owner Derik Wineland also stocks the shop with stuff for the young local hipster: Honorable Skateboards, old snapback hats and New Era hats, Slap watches and the coolest T-shirt brands on the beach. Mom’s gallery wall has fresh new art on it each month, so keep stopping by.

Moneysworth Beach Home Equipment Rentals

947 W. Kitty Hawk Road
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6999, (800) 833-5233

Moneysworth offers all of the beach vacation essentials for rent. They have everything from bicycles to linens, beach umbrellas to baby equipment. Best of all, they offer free delivery. See Recreation for more information on the sporting equipment they offer.

Morales Art Gallery

107 E. Gallery Row
Nags Head
(252) 441-6484

Morales Art Gallery showcases the original art of local, regional and nationally known artists. Subjects include seascapes, wildlife and figurative work. A partial list of artists includes Richard Plasschaert, Jerry Seaton, Alta Steed, John de la Vega, Steve Andrus and others. The gallery also features fine-art, limited-edition prints by Robert Bateman, James Christensen, Steve Hanks, David Mellor, Mary Erickson and many others. Subjects featured are local landmarks, lighthouses, dunes, waves, historic photos, duck stamp prints and wildlife art. The gallery is open all year round but call ahead for hours.

Morning View Coffee

2702 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 11
Nags Head
(252) 441-4474

With the friendly, laid-back surfer vibe, comfortable and social seating arrangements, free WiFi access and some of the finest roasted beans we’ve ever tried, this coffee shop is a huge hit  with the locals. At this caffeine oasis you’ll find all manner of cappuccinos and lattes in addition to fair-trade and organic beans to go, teas, pastries and bagels, gift items, cards and art. They’re dog-friendly and located in the Forbes building just to the north of Outer Banks Boarding Company.

Mystic Antiques & Collectibles

2910 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 11
Nags Head
(252) 441-1710

Here you’ll find primitives, jewelry, furniture, estate jewelry, glassware, dinnerware and fine art dating back to the 1850s. Also featured is pottery by Roseville, Weller and McCoy.

Nags Head Florist

2403 S. Wrightsville Avenue
Nags Head
(252) 441-1330

Nags Head Florist is a full-service florist that can customize flower arrangements and gift baskets to suit anyone’s budget. Call them for your wedding needs. They offer delivery from Manteo to Corolla.

Nags Head Harley-Davidson

4104 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Bypass, MP 13
Nags Head
(252) 255-5922

This Harley-Davidson store is located just across the street from the beach. Browse though the large selection of custom T-shirts for men and women, jewelry, hats and more, all at outlet prices. Look no further for Harley glassware, gifts and collectibles. The Outer Banks Harley-Davidson location in Harbinger (just across the Wright Memorial Bridge) is a full-service dealership and offers motorcycle rentals.

Nags Head Produce

3711 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-9154

Nags Head Produce is a farm stand adjacent to Austin Fish Market between the highways in Nags Head. Their motto is “Eat Healthy, Be Healthy” and they’ve partnered with the best farms surrounding the Outer Banks to provide you with the highest quality local produce available. Not only does it taste better, but it’s more nutritious, it supports local farmers and it helps build the community. Their location next to Austin’s makes for super-easy, one-stop shopping for your dinner.

Native Vine (Soon to be Trio)

9138 Caratoke Highway, Point Harbor
Kitty Hawk
(252) 491-5311

This store is located just over the Wright Memorial Bridge in Point Harbor. It’s a great place to pick out a special bottle of wine or build-your-own six-pack of microbrewed beer. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and you can participate in daily, weekly, grand reserve and private tastings. They specialize in boutique wine selections from around the world, and they have gourmet food items and an interesting selection of wine-related gifts. They also co-host annual wine-oriented events; call for details.

Natural Creations Jewelers

5400 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-2015

Natural Creations is a full-service jeweler. They offer fine jewelry, with a nice selection of 14-karat sea life pieces. This is a great place to shop for wedding bands and engagement rings, and they even have wedding bands reminiscent of the sea and dunes of the Outer Banks. Natural Creations is open year round and offers custom design and repair.