Nags Head and Area Shopping Outer Banks NC

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.

Hotline Too! Thrift Store

2001 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10
Nags Head
(252) 441-1244

Outer Banks Hotline is the local domestic violence shelter and crisis intervention center, and the Thrift Shop is one of the ways it raises money. 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.

Island Art Supply & Custom Framing

5230 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 1
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-5078

Island Art Supply offers professional-quality paintbrushes, paints, easels and canvas. They also carry art supplies for children. The custom framing services include professional matting and framing, and there are also ready-made frames.

Island Bookstore

3712 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-5590

Island Bookstore is a full-service, independent bookstore with a comprehensive selection of books to please every reader. This bookseller’s special strengths include a children’s section to delight every age from toddlers to teachers, a large choice of audio books and more than 200 magazine titles. New York Times bestseller hardbacks are always discounted, and special orders are welcome. The Island Bookstore also has locations in Duck and Corolla.

Island Dyes

1800 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 480-0076

Island Dyes has been on the beach for more than 20 years. Originally a shop with tons of tie-dyed Ts, Island Dyes now specializes in tobacco accessories and body piercing. If you head south, check out Island Dyes in Salvo.

Island Nautical

3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6799

If the nautical theme is your thing, then this is your place. This huge collection includes home décor pieces, gifts, artwork, ship models, compasses, authentic ship lanterns, telescopes and much more. You’re sure to find a gift for a nautical nut or a nautical item for your home that will bring the seafaring history of the Outer Banks home with you.

Island Tobacco

4711 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-1392

Island Tobacco offers cigars, imported cigarettes, pipe tobacco and smoking paraphernalia.

Islander Flags

6146 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 1/4
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6266

Islander Flags set up shop on the Outer Banks in 1988. In addition to their best-selling American flags, they have hundreds of decorative flags, and customers rave about the selection. Now with an expanded showroom, the choices are even greater and include pirate, historical, university and beach scenes just to name a few. You can order custom flags in the newly renovated custom design center, taking inspiration from your family crest, pet, vacation home or wedding. Islander Flags also installs flagpoles. Decorate your garden, home or boat with one of their colorful creations, and also explore their collection of wind socks, outdoor art, wind chimes, welcome mats and mailbox covers.

Izod

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 480-1438

Choose from popular sportswear, casual clothing and golf apparel for men and women.

J. Crew

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-1874

Get great J.Crew style at a great price. Find everything from accessories to dresses and sports jackets. This location has clothes for men and women.

Jewelry by Gail

207 Driftwood Street
Nags Head
(252) 441-5387

Designing in platinum, gold and silver, Gail Kowalski is a local artist whose work with natural, fancy-colored diamonds and other precious gems has won her national recognition. She creates one-of-a-kind, high-quality jewelry pieces and also features a large selection of hand-picked, reasonably priced selections from the world over, including designers Alwand Vahan, David B., Mazza and Hidalgo. To see a work of astonishing beauty, stop in for a look at her amethyst chandelier.

Just for the Beach Rentals

1006 South Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 9
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-9480, (252) 441-6048, (866) OBX-RENT

If you couldn’t bring it or forgot it, don’t worry. Just for the Beach Rentals probably has it, and they can deliver it to you before you even miss it. Here you can rent baby equipment such as cribs, pack-n-plays, high chairs, exersaucers and strollers, cottage equipment like roll-a-way beds or grills, plus tennis rackets, bikes, kayaks, boogie boards, skim boards or maybe even a surfboard. They also have beach equipment including sun canopies, umbrellas and chairs. Just for the Beach also sells fishing equipment, sunglasses and suntan lotion.

KDH Cooperative Gallery

502 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 8.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-9888

The KDH Cooperative Gallery is a fun stop for the whole family. They have a sparkly winged horse in front of the gallery that provides a great photo opportunity. Inside, you’ll find the work of at least 40 local artists in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, acrylic, watercolor, fibers, collage, mosaic, oils, photography, pottery, woodcarving, glass and metals. The gallery is operated by 25 co-op artist members. Some of these members have their working studios on the second floor of the gallery, and you’re welcome to go up and see them at work. A local artist is always on duty, so be sure to ask any questions you may have about the work. And, if you get inspired, make one of your questions about the art classes for adults and kids or the kids craft workshops.

Kellogg Design Center

5000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14
Nags Head
(252) 441-9981

In the market for a new kitchen or bath? Or maybe you’d just like to spruce up what you have with new counter tops, fixtures, flooring or lighting? The folks at Kellogg Design Center offer interior design services for new homes and remodels, and their experienced and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the product selection and design process while providing the personal attention you need when making these decisions. Visit their state-of-the-art showroom for ideas and to see how they can help make your dreams a reality.

Kitchen Collection

7100 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 16.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-2508

This outlet store has everything you could possibly need for the kitchen, including small appliances and the latest kitchen tools.

Kitty Hawk Garden Center

4351 The Woods Road
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-5229

Gardeners will love this stop. They have perennials, annuals, evergreen trees and shrubs and tropical plants. You’ll also find gardening gifts, containers, tools, patio and garden furniture and more. Those who enjoy plants but don’t exactly have a green thumb will appreciate the custom planting, container gardens and landscaping services they offer.