2025 Shopping Guide

17th Street Surf Shop is where you’ll find the latest beach, skate park and nightlife fashion trends.  This Outer Banks favorite gets its name from the flagship store's address, which opened at the nearby Virginia Beach oceanfront in 1970.

As one of the veteran hair stylists on the Outer Banks, owner Nhina Davis can do magic with everything from a quick trim to an entire wedding party’s up-dos. Her salon is not super fancy, but it’s comfortable and attractive, with a layed-back, relaxing vibe. Which is why children, men and entire families also enjoy Davis’ friendly and skilled service. Walk-ins are welcome, if a customer doesn’t mind the wait between loyal customers. Services offered include waxing, ear piercing, styling, perms, cuts, color, and highlights. A small selection of jewelry and accessories are also for sale.  Professional hair products and gift certificates are available for purchase.

Tea lovers will feel right at home at this charming shop that has plenty of flavor for Outer Banks foodies. Abbi's Teas & Things is a fun destination for anyone on the hunt for unique and flavorful gifts, thanks to its wide assortment of loose-leaf teas, varying accompaniments, and so much more.

While beer and wine are found in many stores across the Outer Banks, you will need to visit a state-regulated ABC Store (Alcoholic Beverage Control) to purchase liquors. ABC stores are the only stores in North Carolina licensed to sell spirituous liquors. 

There’s a little something for everyone at the aptly named Absolutely Outer Banks, a cool Kitty Hawk destination that’s filled with coastal style and unique items that can’t be found anywhere else. Featuring a host of local Outer Banks artists, with distinctive goodies that range from postcards to stunning décor, visitors will want to linger at this store that’s a must-stop destination on any central OBX shopping expedition.

You’re likely familiar with this popular hardware store chain, which has 4,400 stores across the U.S. The Kitty Hawk location offers friendly service and expert advice with a modest size. You’ll find good prices on everything from hardware, gardening supplies, pet food, paint and other home essentials.

A full-service hardware store.

A full service car parts store

Decorate your wall at home or your beach cottage with something unique from Affordable Art located inside the Beach Gallery store. Located in Scarborough Faire Shoppes in the heart of Duck, you are sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. Nestled alongside a tree-lined boardwalk, you and your family will enjoy a leisurely walk browsing the great stores at Scarborough Faire Shoppes.Every inch of Affordable Art/Beach Gallery is covered with hand-painted oil on canvas and an assortment of other art pieces. Each piece of artwork is either stretched canvas or comes with a beautiful frame. Even though Affordable Art offers canvas works at wholesale prices, they also run sales at different times of the year and if you happen to visit during a sale, you will no doubt find a treasure trove of quality products to decorate all areas of your home or beach cottage. The combined location of Affordable Art and Beach Gallery offers the perfect location to find the one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork or the place to purchase that one print you’ve seen before but didn’t know where to get it! Affordable Art and Beach Gallery is the place for all your art needs.

A full service auto repair center. 

Indulge in a little island style at this chic boutique that is brimming with colorful creations from head to toe. Aloha Affair Boutique, (also known as “Sweet Aloha” boutique), is a contemporary destination for Outer Banks visitors and local residents who want to add a dose of coastal flair to their summertime beach wardrobe.

American Eagle is America's favorite jeans brand, but we’re about more than making great jeans. We believe every person deserves a pair of jeans that brings out their best self. Find yours (and everything you need to go with it!) in stores.

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.

Marine art at its best!

Built in 1988 by Dr. Barrett Welch, the Animal Hospital of Nags Head is a fully-equipped facility that offers a range of services for dog and cats. Wellness care, vaccinations and dental care are provided in a clean, attractive facility for pets’ routine care. When more health needs have to be addressed, there is an in-house lab available for blood work, digital radiology and video endoscope. The hospital also is equipped to do a range of surgeries. A pharmacy and full-service boarding facilities are also on the premises. Specialty dog and cat foods and animal grooming products, vitamins and flea prevention products are available for purchase in the hospital’s waiting room.

A fab thrift store with great clothing!

As the name perfectly implies, you’ll find a little bit of everything at Antiques, etc., a fun shopping destination that’s conveniently located along the Beach Bypass in the heart of Nags Head. Featuring a wealth of historic treasures that range from collectors’ items to unique pieces of décor, shoppers can enjoy a dose of Outer Banks culture and style with every visit to this treasure trove of a shopping destination.

The 'Road Less Traveled' is a good poetic description of those living on remote Ocracoke Island. Artist Sonya Allen's path diverged to this idyllic beach and she opened up Art Ocracoke Gallery. She depicts the special qualities of village life in vivid colorful paintings of locals, beach animals, and landscapes. Her passion for the unique qualities of the outer banks and lifelong fascination with the natural world is shown in every perfectly placed paint stroke. She works in acrylics, oils, airbrush and digital art. Sonya Allen sells original paintings, prints, and other art stuff from her store on Creek Road near the Ocracoke lighthouse.

A shop full of souvenirs, food, clothing with special services, too.

Love that vacation feeling? Why not make your vacation even more relaxing by hiring At Your Service to take care of your every need? The service organization has been around since 1988, serving locals and visitors alike.

A pleasant, casual cafe with two locations offering seafood, sandwiches, salads, and coffee and frozen drinks.

Atlantic Dance has been teaching kids dance on the Outer Banks since 1995. Atlantic Dance offers classes in tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical with a primary concentration in classical ballet. At Atlantic Dance, little girls learn grace and achieve development through music and dance. Ballet introduces girls to poise and self confidence and encourages creativity and discipline.

When you ask locals in the Nags Head area where to get local seafood, they’ll almost certainly recommend Austin’s, not only because the market has been in business since 1960, but also because it sells only “fresh from the net” fish at great prices. Owned by a native fishing family, the market is the real deal, not some fancy store that happens to sell fish.  An excellent selection of fresh seasonal fish and shellfish is available to choose from ---- depending on the time of year ---- including shrimp, clams, sea scallops, red snapper, swordfish, rockfish, mahi-mahi, grouper, tuna and flounder. There’s even a lobster tank to pick from for a fresh lobster meal.  An extensive take-out menu offers entire seafood meals of steamed or fried fish with sides of macaroni and cheese,hush puppies,cole slaw and potato salad. Soup, sandwiches, beer and wine are also available. Seafood is inspected regularly by the Health Department and the FDA.

Located next to the famed Awful Arthur’s restaurant, and offering all of the sunny supplies required for enjoyable days on the shoreline, the Awful Arthur's Beach Shop is a great destination for Outer Banks vacationers, thanks to its assortment of souvenirs, beach supplies, and everything in between.

Visitors who love to uncover the treasures of the past will have a fine time at this unique destination that is brimming with antiques and other unique goodies of all varieties. B & B Antiques is stocked with antiques from all decades, with wares that can cater to all interests, and as a result, it’s a fun Outer Banks destination for adventurous shoppers of all tastes.

B&B Antiques is chocked full of eye-catching collectibles and treasures from the past along with lots of “other cool stuff.”You could spend days browsing through the quilts, art, furniture, glassware, lamps - vintage baking supplies to old-fashioned baby strollers - and all the knick-knacks in between and still not see everything. And there’s lots of OBX memorabilia as well, including prints of the old Nags Head Casino, old photos with local fisherman displaying their catches, many beautiful duck decoys and old fishing lures and buoys.There’s a whole section on cooking supplies, including the old mixing bowls they don’t make any more, glass juicers that never lose their appeal and older, but often better, utensils for use or display. Besides antiques and the vintage culinary collection, the other cool stuff includes men’s and women’s jewelry, nice fabric and needlework art - and a whole “cave” of hunting and bar paraphernalia, with old tools, fishing and hunting collectibles and books. The shop also carries local artists’ prints and original paintings and rare and vintage books.Towering over it all stands a gorgeous oak armoire filled with vintage boy scout and other uniforms. Another fine piece of furniture, if it’s still there, is a large world globe and stand, the kind you used to see in libraries.It would be hard to visit B&B and not find something useful or decorative, a great OBX souvenir or the perfect gift for a special friend or family member. You’ll find B&B Antiques less than a mile south of the Kitty Hawk Post Office on the sound side, at the Buccaneer's Walk. Call for fall and winter schedules.

Bacchus Wine & Beer Bistro is a great stop for a wide variety of tasty treats. Create a meal from their selections or take home a great bottle of wine and one or more of their tempting cheeses! Gourmet is the watchword here. You will enjoy choosing as much as browsing through their selections, which includes Angus steaks, desserts, Thuman’s deli meats, and homemade sandwiches.

Commune with nature and take photos of the pristine Outer Banks!

Located just between the town of Duck and the town of Kitty Hawk in the Southern Shores Crossing lays Barr-ee Station. Barr-ee Station offers a large selection swimwear, t-shirts, shoes, pants, shorts, hats, belts, jackets, sweaters, scarves and more. Bar-ee Station is an outlet with incredible prices and an ever-changing inventory. Featured clothing brands include Island Company, Dolman, KUSTOM NETURAL shoes, BambooDreams, Good Karma, Stand Up, Board & Soul, Alythea, Freeway, Sis Sis, Star Luna, Downeast, Modbe and more. Featured jewelry by Charlene K and others. During the varying seasons, the inventory changes, so make sure you stop in several times a year!If you are looking to dress your body and your home or beach cottage, Barr-ee is the place to shop. You can sleep in comfort with silk filled comforter or snuggle up with a Yala silk fleece throw. At different times of the year Barr-ee Station also carries artwork, bath items and furniture.  It doesn’t matter which season you visit the Outer Banks, set aside time to shop at Barr-ee Station to get the latest and greatest in coastal fashion without emptying your wallet. You can shop online and have the latest in coastal fashion for you and your home shipped directly to your home.

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.

Shoes, boots and sandals line the shelves at this outlet shoe store, and every one of them is a Bass brand. Known for their comfort, durability and good looks, Bass is quality brand that includes popular styles for men, women and children. Although full-sized Bass stores also offer a line of clothing, this store is focused mostly on footwear. It does, however, sell some socks and a few jackets. There are casual sandals and clogs, dressy heels and lace-up shoes, comfortable walking shoes and even rain boots and other wet weather gear.  The store also offers an excellent selection of Bass handbags and travel bags, as well a selection of rolling luggage. There is also a small selection of scarves, wallets, hats and belts. 

Beach Books is located in the heart of the Timbuck ii Shopping Centre in Corolla. They are locally owned by Corolla residents, fully accessible and stroller friendly. Beach Books stocks books for all ages and interests - including new releases and best sellers.

Decorate your wall at home or your beach cottage with something unique from The Beach Gallery. Located in Scarborough Faire Shoppes in the heart of Duck, you are sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. Every inch of Beach Gallery is covered with hand-painted oil on canvas and an assortment of other art pieces. Each piece of artwork is either stretched canvas or comes with a beautiful frame. Beach Gallery also runs sales at different times of the year and if you happen to visit at this time, you will no doubt find a treasure trove of quality products to decorate all areas of your home or beach cottage. 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 individual stores for hours.

Regardless of whether a visitor need a prescription refill in a pinch, or just a few over the counter medications to have on hand, Beach Pharmacy of Hatteras can assist with just about every medical need in the southern Outer Banks. Located in the heart of Hatteras village, this small pharmacy that has been established for decades continues to provide exceptional service to residents and visitors alike through a professional staff and ample options.

Beach Productions is a photography and videography company specializing in wedding and beach portraits - or as owner Julie Dreelin calls it, the “art of documentary portraiture.”Julie says her friends know her as a “lover of life” and a nonconformist. A world traveler and mountain dweller, who left Colorado for the OBX after falling in love with a surfer, Julie shares the story of her road, her life and her dreams through photography.Now as a “salty lady” of The Outer Banks, she “brings people and moments to life” with a photographic style that sometimes involves startling her subjects with a flash, then laughing and smiling “until their protests turn to giggles.”As a photo and video journalist, Julie says her intent is to provide her clients with a “pictorial narrative” that captures the “spirit of the day,” which she does with a flair for finding interesting angles and candid shots. For weddings she likes to tell the story of your special day from beginning to end, starting at the bride’s home for the preparation shots and ending with the departure from the reception, adding a few moments alone with the bride and groom in between.You can find pricing for Beach Productions’ Wedding and Portrait Packages online, and they’ll also be glad to provide quotes on custom assignments. The company can be reached by phone, email or online form.

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. 

Enjoy a sumptuous morning or afternoon of fresh goodies, beautiful jewelry, and plenty of happy crafting at this enticing shop that offers an array of ways to have fun. Beads & Beans OBX is the ultimate destination for good coffee drinks, baked goods, and jewelry design, and is a favorite northern Hatteras Island spot for visitors and locals who are looking for a little relaxed entertainment on a rainy day.

Bear Drugs is a small, locally-owned drug store that prides itself on superior customer service. Located near two medical facilities,  the store's two locations cater to folks who appreciate a more personal touch from a pharmacy. In addition to stocking a full range of diabetic care, medical equipment and supplies, customers are offered medication review and consultation. Coordination and support is also available for insurance billing. The pharmacy also offers compounding services for prescription medications. Assistance is available in choosing appropriate  medical equipment and supplies to meet home health care needs. With Bear’s focus more on medical care, there are fewer personal care items and cosmetics on the shelf at this store than the chain pharmacies. The store’s quality service is extended to its website, which has a  very useful“Wellness Center” with links to diseases, a library of medications and references. The website also includes a link to Medicare information. The Nags Head location is closed on Sundays. 

Belk department store is where you can shop ‘til you drop for the entire family. Belk offers clothing and shoes for men, women, juniors and children, as well as bed and bath items, kitchen items, home decor, jewelry, make up, perfume and accessories. Belk has all the quality name brands you would expect at a department store at great prices.Forget to pack something? Whether you need serveware for a party or a pair of sneakers for a run, you can find it at Belk. This department store is one of the largest stores in the Outer Banks. During the summer, you’ll find a large selection of bathing suits and beach towels, hats, flip flops, sunglasses and other beachwear by all your favorite brands. It's also a great place to do some back-to-school or shopping while on your summer vacation -- the kids will love the name brand fashions available at Belk.

Tucked away in the heart of Ocracoke village, Bella Fiore Pottery is a delightful find for any Ocracoke visitor and art lover who is on the hunt for something wholly unique. Specializing in handcrafted pottery but offering a world of distinctive goodies for shoppers of all tastes, this charming shop is always worth a look to discover a selection of talented artists who call Ocracoke Island home.

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!

This small convenience store in the heart of Nags Head has become a bit of a local landmark all its own, thanks to its unforgettable name and its coveted merchandise, as well as its selection of great breakfast and deli fare. Biscuits N' Porn may not be a traditional stop on an Outer Banks vacation, but it lures in locals and tourists alike with its distinctive moniker, and its daily helping of homemade biscuits and other tasty grub which is easy to enjoy on the go.

An eclectic art gallery and gift shop in an old Hatteras-style home. 

Bob's Bait and Tackle located in Downtown Duck, is your one-stop shop for all your fishing needs. Not only do they offer personalized, attentive service, but also a huge selection of rods, reels, lures and tackle. Bob's Bait and Tackle has been in business since 1975, and bring you over 37 years of fishing expertise! They ensure that you have access to daily fishing reports for pier, beach, sound, and offshore fishing expeditions. If you do not have your own rod and reel you have the option of conveniently renting as many as you need from their supply. Bob's Bait and Tackle presents you with the options of both fresh and frozen bait including XXX large bloodworms, crab bait and supplies, as well as instructions on how and where to fish and crab.

Find a new beach read to enjoy along the Ocracoke shoreline, or pick up a few local treasures to share with friends back home at this popular island shop that has been delighting readers for more than three decades. Books To Be Red is Ocracoke Island’s local book store, and the quaint and charming shop is brimming with regional selections and national bestsellers to the delight of bookworms everywhere.

A full service fishing marina and ship's store. 

A watercolor and art studio featuring the work of Linda and Dixie Browning. 

A used and new book store with plenty of bargains. 

At Bushin Kan Karate in Kitty Hawk, karate is not just an art but is a way of life. With martial arts, cardio, fitness training and after-school programs for youth, this family dojo has something for everyone. The dojo offers beginner, intermediate and advanced classes as well as youth and adult training in the mornings and evenings.

A full service book shop that's cozy and filled with good reads. 

A friendly staff and small town atmosphere makes this well-equipped grocery store a pleasure to shop at, and many visitors come regularly on their annual vacation. Situated on the oceanfront next to Jennette’s Pier, this local family-owned market has been in business for more than 50 years. This is a great place to pick up fresh-made sandwiches, snacks and salads for a picnic lunch at the beach, or on your way to go fishing all day at Oregon Inlet.  Cold drinks, beer and good selection of wine and quality meat are also available here, as well as gourmet cheeses and fixings. There’s even fresh local produce for sale. You can also purchase bait and tackle, and pick up a nice beach souvenir at the gift shop.

Candy & Cork will appeal to anyone who has a sweet tooth, a salty craving or a taste for fine wine. It’s also perfect place for the kid inside all of us to come out. Located in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, the quaint store overlooks the Currituck Sound and is overflowing with sweet treats and delectable wines. Sugary color jumps out as you walk through the door and lay your eyes on shelves stocked with everything from gummy bears, licorice, novelty candies and gourmet chocolate to fudge and salt water taffy. This bubbly, cheerful shop has something for every taste bud and is sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy browsing for those hard-to-find candies from childhood or pamper yourself with some old-fashioned favorites. For those who prefer the saltier side of things, indulge in gourmet nuts and other salty treats offered at Candy & Cork. If you are looking for something local to sip on, this is also a great place to be. Customers can chose from a variety of wines straight from North Carolina’s own vineyards. Or for a more worldly flare, chose from an elite selection of wines from around the globe. Wine is available by the bottle and the case. Don’t forget to check out the store’s unique selection of wine accessories as well. Call for off-season hours.

Southern Outer Banks homeowners and residents alike will find a wide array of options when it comes to flooring, without ever venturing off of Hatteras Island, thanks to Cape Hatteras Carpet. Established for years and able to help with a wide array of flooring and remodeling needs, this trusted business is a preferred go-to for locals and second homeowners alike for a wide variety of projects in their home by the sea.

One of the newer auto parts stores on the Outer Banks, Car Quest is a locally-owned chain store that has what vehicle owners need to take care of anything from a motorcycle to a pickup truck to a SUV. Basic supplies like oil and transmission fluid can be found here, as well as summer needs like air conditioner kits and boosters, sun protection window tint, sun shades for windows and antifreeze/coolant for the radiator. The store stocks a good supply of car wash equipment and cleaners and waxes, too. Plus traveling road warriors can come here to find such necessities as  trailer hitches and new batteries.  Car Quest also custom makes high pressure hydraulic hoses and custom mixes vehicle paint colors. The store also carries some marine supplies for boaters. 

Carolina Moon Gallery is a New Age Gallery which blends modern and ancient ideas together. We feature jewelry, clothing and vintage one-of-a-kind items selected just for you. Serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since 1982, we bring you the largest selection of earrings on the east coast.

Carter’s is the best-selling brand in young children’s apparel. Trusted by generations of families for quality and value, we provide a full range of cute baby and children’s clothing, gifts and accessories. Sizes preemie – 8.

One of the original surf shops on the Outer Banks, if not in the state of North Carolina, the quaint and friendly Cavalier has been at the same Beach Road location for more than 50 years. It’s been owned and operated by the same local family for close to 30 years, so you know this is the real deal.  Not only does the shop have a lot of customers who come back every year, now they’re seeing children of the repeat customers coming back every season.  At 1,300 square feet, the shop is a simple square building built right at ground level across from the beach. It’s had some close calls, but somehow it has survived numerous hurricanes and nor’easters. A photograph taken after the infamous Ash Wednesday Storm in 1962 shows the devastation on the oceanfront, and there’s the Cavalier sitting intact in the midst of the mayhem. Despite its compact size, the shop is stuffed top to bottom with all a surfer would want: top brand surf clothing and footwear; surf gear and accessories; boards, beach chairs and umbrellas for sale or rent. Surfing lessons are also available, and loyal customers and lovers of Outer Banks heritage can pick up Cavalier T-shirts.  

At Central Garden Center & Nursery, you can expect to get top-notch service, products and plants. The family-owned and operated business has been in Kitty Hawk and Elizabeth City since 1966 and specializes in plants that will withstand harsh coastal conditions as well as those milder conditions found inland. Whether you are looking for lawn care, beach grasses or plants, Central Garden Center is bound to have what you are looking for.

Corolla Fire & Rescue Squad was established July 1, 1983 as a non-profit volunteer organization funded by Currituck County and the generous donations from our many supporters.  We have grown steadily since 1983, as has the community we serve.  We operate from two stations with two standard Class A engines, two 4-wheel drive Class A engines, a 102 foot aerial platform truck, and various other specialized fire apparatus.  We respond to over 350 fire calls annually from the county line to the North beach access.  We do all of this with 48 dedicated volunteers and frequent assistance from county EMS personnel.

A great stop for the fashion conscious shopper!

Chip’s Wine, Beer and Cigars has a selection of over 2,000 wines and 600 beers so you can find the perfect beverage for an evening dinner, day at the beach or to share with friends. The friendly service at Chip’s is helpful, as the experts can recommend favorites and help you make the right selection. The beer and wine at Chip’s is hand-picked and often offered at discount prices. The service is down-to-Earth, or as Chip’s put’s it, the store is a “snob-free zone.” Chip’s has the philosophy that beer and wine tasting should be fun and not pretentious. 

Chris Bickford Photography and Video can ensure that your special wedding day will be forever remembered with beautiful images that you will love for years to come. An Outer Banks resident, Bickford spends much of his Spring and Summer photographing and videotaping weddings. During the summer and winter, he mainly travels and works on personal projects.

Girls and women of all ages know and love Claire’s Accessories, a store that’s been the world’s leading specialty retailers of fashionalbe accessories. Claire’s offers a fun and creative assortment of accessories, costume jewelry and emerging accessory fashions for kids, tweens, teens and young women. Follow and learn about the latest trends by shopping at Claire’s.

Whenever you need a break from the beach, Cloud Nine is a great place for some creative renewal. This very cool shop was established here in 1988, and its since been a favorite for locals and visitors looking for unique creations from Outer Banks and regional artisans -- pottery, paintings, jewelry -- but especially to indulge one’s own creative yearnings by making earrings or a necklace, or who knows? There’s a vast selection -- the largest on the beach -- of the prettiest beads of all sizes and colors, including authentic trade and vintage beads, gorgeous seaglass and other jewelry-making supplies to choose from to fashion say, an ankle bracelet or headband.And if you don't know how to start, owner Ginnie Flowers and her staff offer weekly classes and workshops, specializing in seaglass wire wrapping and beading. Along with sharing her talents and supporting over 50 local artists and designers, Ginnie gives back to the community in a number of other ways. She contributes to Dare County’s Arts Council, Animal Rescue, Surfrider Foundation and, to encourage children's literacy, she started a "Read for Beads" program.You'll not want to miss Ginnie's treasure of a shop, tucked away near a corner in Pirate's Quay Shopping Center, just south of the YMCA. What better way to spend the day but by making something beautiful to wear or give as a gift? Cloud Nine offers the best kind of Outer Banks souvenir: one crafted with your own hands.

The Colllege of the Albemarle offers a variety of associates degrees but also boasts of an outstanding professional jewlery design school and continuing education classes. . 

A full-service automotive shop.

A great stop for a wide variety of foods including some health food - rare on Hatteras Island.

A full-service tennis pro shop. 

CorningWare Correlle & More bakeware has married exceptional performance and versatile design with an eye toward the modern are part of your everyday life. Get entertaining ideas, recipes and more and put your CorningWare Correlle & More to use.

The Corolla ABC Store is open year-round but check the store for off-season hours. Customers can find a full line of liquor at the store, which is located next to the Currituck Visitors Center in Corolla.

Corolla Adventures is a family owned and operated business. The Meredith family has been providing vacationers with entertainment for nearly two decades. My late father opened The Waterworks, a watersports rental store in Nags Head during the 1980’s.

A fun stop for candles, bath & body and more.

A natural grass mini golf course.

A fll service surf shop offering lessons, new equipment, clothing and rentals. 

Horse-inspired gifts for a good cause!

Hand rolled cigars, cold beer, romantic candles and all the accoutraments!

A full-service pharmacy with products for health, home, beauty and gifts.

We are Daniel, Kate and Brooke, a team of experienced documentary portrait and wedding photographers from Hatteras Island. We Love creating stunning and meaningful photographs. Our style is natural, bold, and sincere. Our work highlights unscripted moments, breathtaking scenery and incredibly dynamic light.

This no-nonsense fish house is the real Outer Banks deal, selling the freshest local-caught shell fish available. Situated on the southern tip of Nags Head, the little gray building stands on the edge of Roanoke Sound with a beautiful view of Manteo. This business has been in the same native family since 1957, and came close to having to shut down in 2011 from damages during Hurricane Irene. But the owners repaired the water damage and repainted the modest retail section a bright blue.  Like its name implies, fresh Outer Banks crab meat, picked by Daniels’ own crabbers, is for sale here. Crab, male and female, can also be purchased by the dozen or the bushel, in jumbo lump meat or claws. Steamed crab is also available, as well as fresh local shrimp and clams. Soft shell crabs, also known as peelers, are available in-season in the early summer. Even snow crab from northern waters is available here, purchased from a Wanchese fish dealer.