2025 Duck Clothing Stores Guide

If you are between the ages of 16 and 60 and looking for hip fashions at savvy prices, a visit to Amity is a must while shopping in Duck. Located on the beautiful Currituck Sound in the Waterfront Shops, the store features such trendy clothing lines such as Juicy Couture, Citizens of Humanity, HOBO, Free People, ella moss and Seven jeans to name a few. The boutique is the perfect place to pick out that outfit you’ve been searching for to attend that upcoming wedding or long-anticipated social event. Not only can you find the most contemporary styles, you can also pick out the hippest accessories to match. The charming and fun shop carries a large variety of jewelry, footwear, purses, perfumes and beauty aides. Customers can choose from a local and international jewelry collection that includes everything from exotic and elegant to crazy and funky. After choosing the trendiest outfits and stylish accessories, don’t forget to shop the boutique for the coolest house wares to freshen up your living and working spaces. At Islands by Amity, shoppers can also find unique children’s items, candles, frames and cards. Check out the store’s website for the latest inventory arrivals, news and upcoming sales. Call for off-season hours.

Where the Duck Boardwalk stops “and shopping begins,” you’ll find two Barr-ee Station boutiques, one at each end of the Waterfront Shops. Both offer access to a wide deck where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Currituck Sound in between shopping for the perfect outfit or unique home décor.These two shops, along with another in Kitty Hawk, were all founded by Maggie Cox, who opened the original Barr-ee Station in Charlottesville, Virginia.Barr-ee Station 1, on the north end of the Waterfront Shops, offers an appealing selection of name-brand men and women’s clothing, including Island Company, Yala Bamboo Dreams, Esley, Alternative Apparel and Freeway.  Along with dresses, tops and pants, women will find jackets and coats, shoes, hats and bags as well. And of course there’s also a wide variety of swimsuit styles available, from makers like Modbe, Zen Waters, Stand Up and Good Karma. In addition to apparel, Barr-ee offers a selection of beautiful rings, bracelets and necklaces featuring diamond and initial pendant designs by Charlene K.Men can choose from classic and casual shirts and shorts, with a number of linen and cotton selections by Island Company and environmentally friendly footwear by Kustom. More like clothing than an accessory, Kustom shoes are made from breathable hemp and cotton. Other men’s accessories include hats and belts.Barr-ee Station 1 is open year round with altered days and hours off-season. Be sure to check out their annual outdoor tent sale during Thanksgiving weekend.

You’ll find Barr-ee Station 3 waiting for you where the Boardwalk stops, at the south end of the Waterfront Shops, with it’s restful benches and light refreshments hitting the spot after a long stroll.One can’t help at least taking a peek into this cozy corner shop, with its interesting and inviting décor luring you in from the deck. On display outside the shop are lovely old wicker chairs, wrought iron planters and ornamental pieces, antique tables, old beach cottage shutters, hand crafted birdhouses and artistic metal sculptures of lobsters and mermaids and the like.Inside its pastel walls you’ll find a unique selection of antiques, furniture and gifts and a clothing and swimwear outlet as well. Among other stunning antiques, lovely hand-painted furniture pieces sit atop samples of their gorgeous oriental rug collection. This eclectic ensemble includes lamps, glassware and other smaller treasures, and adorning the walls is a small and very affordable collection of original paintings by local artists. Also available are accessories like throw pillows, scarves, bags and jewelry and many small gift items, some one-of-a-kind.In addition to its regular seasonal discounts, Barr-ee Station 3 runs super sales in the fall, including annual outdoor tent sales during Thanksgiving weekend. The shop is open daily in season, but fall hours and days may vary.

Beach Treasures in Duck on the Outer Banks is recognized for its collections from renowned jewelry designers as well as gemstones from around the globe. Locally owned and operated, Beach Treasures in Duck is located in Wee Winks Square, along the soundside boardwalk. 

Voted Best Swimsuit Shop on the Beach! Birthday Suits offers top-quality, name brand clothing for the entire family. Birthday Suits will outfit you and your family for summer, so ironically, you won’t ever find yourself stuck in your birthday suit with nothing to wear! Swimwear and Beyond! Situated on the breathtaking Outer Banks of North Carolina, we are a chain of surf boutiques specializing in women’s and men’s beach fashion year-round. We are dedicated to finding our customers beach lifestyle clothing and swimwear that will carry them from surf to sand, beach to brunch, or fishtails to cocktails! Voted “Best Place To Buy A Swimsuit” for over 30 years, we feature the largest selection of swim separates on the Outer Banks, including bra sizes B through G!

Located in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, Donna Designs offers a unique Outer Banks shopping opportunity. Specializing in wearable art, owner Donna Haddon has been hand painting designs for resort clothing for more than 25 years. Her one-of-a-kind creations make her resort clothing irresistible. Donna uses several techniques to paint on clothing, including free hand, batik, airbrush and gyotaku. Her signature method is a mix between block print and screen print. The result of her art is clothing with a truly Outer Banks feel – featuring everything from crabs and sea turtles to shorebirds, seashells and starfish.  Donna’s signature item is a hand-painted ladies fashion tee. With a feminine fit, the store offers several styles to choose from, each with a unique design created by Donna herself. Donna Designs carries top-notch clothing lines such as Jag Jeans, Nomadic Traders and Eucalyptus. The waterfront store also offers accessories such as purses, hats and jewelry. Shoppers can choose from popular jewelry brands such as Holly Yashi, Sea Glass by K-Bay, Lovell Designs by Ken Kantro and a local jewelry making group, Outer Banks Girl Friends.  Don’t miss the butterfly wing jewelry and sterling silver with seashells. Donna Designs is also the perfect spot to pick out gift items and clothing for children. Stop in to find that perfect outfit for the special little ones in your life. Choose from onsies, rompers and toddler dresses, all with a whimsical design that is unique to Donna Designs.

Serving Hickory-Smoked Barbecue & Deli Sandwiches for over 25 Years, Duck Deli is as popular and as quaint as its location. The Deli was opened in 1988 by a retired PA dentist, Ronald Forlano, and his son Ken. Today it remains a family venture with Ken, now known as the Deli Llama, still running the business, along with two other brothers and the oldest opening another Duck Deli in PA.Duck Deli boasts “outrageous barbecue” and the “best breakfasts in Duck, which are served every morning of the year from 8-11 am. Available from 11 am to closing are BBQ meals and platters, made with the deli’s own hickory-smoked, pulled chicken, pork or beef. You can also get spicy wings, ribs, crab cakes and ½ or ¼ smoked chicken, as well as meat and veggie subs and sandwiches. All platters come with hushpuppies and a choice of two from a great selection of sides.The owners “take pride” in the smoked meats they cook daily on site. And they “love that you love” their sauces, which are derived from local recipes and enhanced with “Duck Deli flair.” You’ll find that same flair in the deli’s selection of child to adult T-shirts (up to 2X), available in-store..Parking and seating space is limited at this often packed deli, but extra parking across the street and take out are always available. Open ’til 9 pm in-season, the deli closes late afternoon in the fall and spring.Heading north, just past the Duck water tower, on the right, is where you‘ll find this great little deli in the heart of Duck.

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks and surfboards. Inside, surf gear and beach wear ---bathing suits, shorts, shirts and dresses, pants and hoodies ---fill racks and shelves.

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You could spend all day in Kellogg’s Cottage Shop and still not see everything it offers. From specialty sauces and snacks, to hardware, to home and lawn maintenance and décor and even pet supplies, there’s little you won’t be able to find there.As soon as you enter, you’re invited to sample some of the Cottage Shop’s own brand of sauces and snacks, like sea-salted and black-peppered peanuts, or corn and black bean salsa, and you can also sip on a fresh cup of coffee while you browse the store’s many treasures.The fake snow the store invites all to touch is a reminder to stop by the Christmas section, which offers a lovely selection of old-style ornaments designed around beach and ocean themes.In addition to basic hardware items for most maintenance needs, there are beautiful pieces for home décor, from art prints to accent and patio furniture. For children there are games galore including a beautiful, eclectic collection of marbles of many sizes, almost too pretty to play around with.Also available are personal accessories like Viva beaded jewelry, fashionable scarves, cloth hand or tote bags, hats and gloves, as well as greeting cards and gifts for special occasions, weddings and holidays.”For those building rental or second homes, Kellogg’s offers comprehensive kitchen, bedding, bath and recreational packages designed to accommodate homes ranging in size from 12 to 24 guests or more.In a nutshell, the Cottage Shop hopes to “fulfill the finishing touches needed to make a house a home.”

Explore the northern Outer Banks on two wheels! Weekly rentals delivered to your door. We are currently taking orders for the Summer season. As always, for the best selection, we recommend booking at least 2-3 weeks in advance of your vacation. Already here on vacation? Please call for availability and to place your order.

Here’s a place you can’t help feeling happy visiting. Founded in 1994 by brothers Bert and John Jacobs, Life is Good is centered around products featuring a simple drawing of a character, Jake, and his contagious smile.  As the company took off nationally, the drawings have expanded to depictions on products of other charming characters, including a very cute dog. Under the umbrella of  Kitty Hawk Kites, which is located next door, the store features T-shirts, coffee mugs, beach supplies and hats with wry sayings and irresistible cartoon drawings to fit numerous activities and topics,  as long as they’re upbeat.  The T-shirts are high quality and exceptionally soft. Don’t forget the dog or the baby --- there’s some irresistible items for little canines and tiny humans. A bonus: The store, located at Milepost 13 off the Bypass,is right across from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, the tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast. If you get there at dusk, you’ll pretty much be guaranteed to see an eye-popping sunset right out the front door.  But any time of the day will be a worthy trip to this fun shop. Also look for Life is Good products at Duck and Rodanthe locations. 

Life’s A Beach, A Lilly Pulitzer® Via Shop, has a full line of the popular line of Lilly Pulitzer designer clothing, including both women’s and children’s sizes and accessories to match almost any outfit. This store is all about resort wear at its finest. Nuzzled in the quaint Waterfront Shops in Duck, the bright and airy store is sizzling with the radiant colors and patterns so popular among Lilly Pulitzer enthusiasts. Here you also can find those chic bags, shoes and jewelry to go along with your elegant style. From Murfee Scarves to stylish jewelry, if you are looking for fashion, you’ve found it. At Life’s A Beach, you can also choose from a large selection from the Vineyard Vines and Vera Bradley lines. During the summer months, customers can also enjoy a large selection of swimwear to choose from. If you are looking for something special for the youngsters, you can choose from Lilly Pulitzer dresses, bottoms, tops and swimwear. The store is open year-round and customers can also enjoy shopping from Life’s A Beach on-line store and get the latest news in featured products, new arrivals and store specials. It’s a must-stop for every chic shopper who strives to look her best.

Located in Scarborough Faire Shopping Village, Mango is your place for upscale fashion. Seasonal clothing with a valuable selection of jewelry, scarves and handbags. Mango’s boutique takes pride in their superior customer service and offers comfortable womens clothing that cannot be found at any other boutique/store on the Outer Banks. Let their talented staff decorate you-they can make you feel spectacular!Peak Season June 16 through Thursday before Easter hours are 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Shoulder Season Friday before Easter through June 15 OR Monday of Labor Day through Monday of Columbus Day the hours are 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm. Off Season Tuesday after Columbus Day through Thursday before Easter - call for hours.

Browse from store to store under covered porches and a grove of shady live oaks! Along the meandering Duck Road that runs through the village of Duck, NC, you’ll find the Scarborough Lane Shoppes, a collection of cool clothing boutiques and restaurants, shops that help you make your house a home, fun food stores, a place to relax, to taste and buy wine and craft beer, art to express your taste in living and jewelry to express yourself.Outer Banks shopping aficionados know that Scarborough Lane Shoppes puts them in Duck NC Shopping Central where they can find…well, practically anything they want. Browsing from store to store is comfortable under the covered porches that connect the shops, no matter what the weather. So, when the sun’s too hot or the rain is pouring (the best Outer Banks shopping days, by the way!), Scarborough Lane is the place. And, when it’s time to take a pause, or if you’re simply starving, two of Duck NC’s most-liked restaurants are right here.   Also on this site is our Specials sections where Outer Banks shopping experts know they can get valuable coupons and learn about the offers from each of our stores. If you’re not familiar with the area, you can go to our Directions tab to see a map and get oriented to the lay of the land for Duck, NC.

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and games, there is plenty to choose from, whether you are looking for a gift or just a few toys to keep the kids entertained during your vacation. The Kid’s Store also has outdoor gear. Enjoy a large selection of bathing suits for all ages, rash guards, hats and t-shirts to protect youngsters from the strong rays of the sun. Education toys, stuffed animals, and novelty toys are everywhere. Looking for some beach toys or the perfect kite to fly on the beach? You are bound to find it here.  And no child’s Outer Banks vacation is complete without a hermit crab.  At The Kid’s Store, customers can expect personalized attention while children choose the perfect hermit crab to bring home. Don’t forget to pick up some beach toys and kites for the kids, who will be eager to try their new gear at the beach. After 20 years in business, The Kid’s Store knows toys and they know kids, too. So bring the kids for a fun treat.

This quirky shop has a fabulous collection of hats, shoes and coffee. Before it opened in Duck, it did business in a large wooden building in Nags Head for 12 years. The new location is not quite as big, but it has the same focus on cool headgear and great tasting coffee from fresh beans.

You can find the finest brands in men’s clothing at Untucked – Resort Apparel for Men. One of the newest shops in the beautiful and scenic Waterfront Shops in Duck, Untucked made its debut in January of 2012 and strives to bring customers the best products and top-of-the-line service. The store stocks well-known American made products from Reyn Spooner, American Apparel, Baxter of California, Vineyard Vines and Southern Tide to name a few.

The quintessential tourist store, Wings is stocked floor to ceiling with beach-related clothing and nearly every other possible  beach-y item imaginable. With store locations from Corolla to Hatteras Island, this is the place visitors depend on to get low-priced Outer Banks T-shirts and souvenirs. Locals are not as prone to shop here, but it’s not unusual to see a resident run in to buy some sand toys or a beach chair. In addition to boogie boards and bathing suits, there’s flip-flops, umbrellas, sun dresses, beach balls, OBX items, sun hats, costume jewelry, sunscreen, lighters, magnets, key chains . . .  the list goes on. The stores are a little gaudy, and the merchandise is not known for its high quality, but whatever you purchase will at least get you through your vacation without your wallet taking too much of a hit.