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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Forget to pack something, or run out of time? Stock up on all the odds and ends you will need during your vacation at The Dollar Tree in Kill Devil Hills. With all items priced at $1.00, you’re sure to find a great value. The Dollar Tree...

With low rates, a large fleet of cars and and great customer service, Enterprise will make sure you are satisfied with your rental car experience. Whether you need to rent an economy, compact, luxury, mid-size, minivan, cargo van, pickup truck or...

Molly Issacs of F2 Photographic Design is an award-winning photographer, to say the least. She specializes in family beach and home portraits and reunions.Internationally known, Isaacs presents an impressive list of accolades, including 2008’s...

Frames At Large is a framing shop in Kill Devil Hills offering custom framing with the colors and designs of your choice. Frames At Large offers great customer service from knowledgeable and friendly staff who will help you customize and frame art...

The most unique souvenir you could bring home from the Outer Banks is one you make yourself. At the Garden of Beadin’ in Kill Devil Hills, you can make your own jewelry and learn about beading. 

The GEM Center on the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a community-based nonprofit organization that offers adult day services. The GEM Center supports adults with memory loss and physical and mental disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s and...

Ginger Harvey of Ginger Snaps is a warm, friendly and nationally recognized photographer her clients say they love working with.An Outer Banks native, Ginger says she’s always been a “beach girl at heart” and feels fortunate to be...

Glazin’ Go-Nuts Paint Your Own Pottery offers a creative and fun activity for the whole family. There’s no better souvenir than your own, uniquely painted pottery that will remind you of this unforgettable fun, crafting experience as...

Harris Teeter is a large supermarket with all the groceries you’ll need for your stay in the Outer Banks. Harris Teeter has meat, seafood, produce, deli and bakery, beer and wine, pharmacy, baby care, pet care and gift center departments...

Heart's Home Films wants to create a piece of art that you will want to rewatch for years down the road. Their small team of seasoned videographers that love to tell the story of your day, and shoot all the little moments in-between with your family...

Explorers can find a host of groovy gifts and much more with a visit to this cool little shop that’s situated in the heart of the Outer Banks. The Hippie House Gallery is a unique destination along the coastline, with a fun selection of...

Huanchaco Lounge in Kill Devil Hills brings a fresh and flavorful twist to the Outer Banks dining scene, blending vibrant Peruvian flavors with a laid-back coastal vibe. Named after the famed surf town of Huanchaco, Peru, this cozy lounge is a...

You might not know that the Outer Banks has a robust arts community. KDH Cooperative is an artist-operated gallery featuring works of local artists across the Outer Banks. Membership of KDH Cooperative includes artists of diverse backgrounds. Art...

Kellogg Supply Company, is the trusted destination for all your building materials & home improvement needs on the Outer Banks and surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Biking on the Outer Banks is a favorite past time. Many visitors and residents opt for a beach cruiser, taking their time to cruise leisurely using the bike paths along highway 12. 

Kirsten Lewis Photography offers destination wedding and portrait photography for visitors in the Outer Banks. Kirsten Lewis is an award-winning photographer who has placed among the top 20 photographers in the world by Fearless Photographers. 

Lasting Effect is a home-based business offering custom framing and homemade art.  This one-stop-shop will offer you tips on choosing the perfect mats and frames for wall art, photos, diplomas and memorabilia. The frames are built on site and...

Manteo Blacksmith shop is the blacksmith shop of Randy Hodges, located at the KDH Cooperative Gallery and Studios, which is an artist community in Kill Devil Hills. The work created at Manteo Blacksmith Shop is usually a combination of wrought iron...

At Metro Rental, experience and customer service makes the difference. We are a full-line event and OBX party rental supplier serving Carova Beach to Ocracoke Island directly from the heart of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our Outer Banks...

Proudly Handcrafted in the Carolinas! We love the outdoors at Nags Head Hammocks and handcraft our Classic Hammocks, Swings and Durawood Furniture to help you enjoy every moment. It all started in 1974 when our first hammocks were made in a little...

Neil GT Photography offers wedding photography and family portraits throughout the Outer Banks. Neil GT is a husband and wife team dedicated to offering you perfect photos for your wedding.  

Load up on everything you’ll need for a long day on the Outer Banks shoreline with a visit to this Kill Devil Hills store that has everything beach-worthy under the sun. The OBX Beach Shop is stocked with swimwear, sunscreen, gifts, souvenirs...

Keep your vacation stress free!  Pack your casual beach clothes & essentials, and let Ocean Atlantic Rentals deliver the rest! CURBSIDE PICKUP/CONTACTLESS DELIVERY: 1-800-635-9559 JUST RENT IT! Since 1979, OAR has been serving...

Electric bicycles are an exciting way to enjoy the Outer Banks. Electric bikes allow you choose how hard you want to pedal, if at all! E-bikes are powered by a battery and electric motor that propels the rider at speeds up to 20 mph. Relax, enjoy...

Enjoy an easy-going breakfast before hitting the beach, or load up on fresh bread, desserts, and other treats to enjoy at the vacation rental home or hotel with a visit to this Kill Devil Hills destination that is brimming with fresh aromas and...

Whenever Outer Bankers want to get a good deal on a vast number of shoes styles, residents head to Rack Room Shoes. This outlet store offers discount prices on the latest fashions in men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, whether...

For an incredible selection of ocean-themed decor and gifts while shopping in the Outer Banks, visit Sea Isle Gifts and Lamp Shop in Kill Devil HIlls. This gift and lamp shop is full of seashells, starfish and beautiful beachy items that reflect the...

Fina art sea glass jewelry at its best! 

Something Old Something New is a unique vintage store in Kill Devil Hills, where you can get creative with your own unique style. With vintage, gently-used offerings as well as new offerings, there’s a lot to explore in this quaint store. Be...

You just might overlook this gourmet deli and beach shop if you’re cruising past the Exxon gas station at milepost 8 on the Beach Road. What might look like a typical convenience store complementing the gas pumps is a sandwich and souvenir...

Tarheel Too offers the best in local/regional and seasonal produce that is fresh, delicious and flavorful. Much of the produce at Tarheel Too comes from nearby North Carolina farms. This ensures you will have the best quality ingredients for your...

Dive into an easy meal to enjoy on the beach or at home with a visit to this deli and eatery that has plenty of options for everyone in the family. Ten O Six features a lengthy list of homemade breakfast and lunch items, as well as big feasts to...

Within the walls of this old Nags Head-style cottage shop, decked outside with driftwood, you’ll find the best collection of wildlife art anywhere in the region. With its focus on birds and a specialty in decoys and carvings, its rooms are...

The Gift Garden has one of the largest selections of Tervis on the Outer Banks. We carry Yankee Candle and Country Candle products and candle gifts, as well as OBX t-shirts, souvenirs and gifts, premium home flags, and...

A little shop with lots of heart, The Music Store has been serving musicians and students in the Outer Banks area for over a quarter century.  Current owner Betsey Paulsen and her husband Mike, who once played with Eagles’ Joe Walsh...

Welcoming all sun seekers, The Sun Shack Tiki-Bo-Tiki Tanning Salon has been offering “beautiful tans since 1999” - and without the hassle of contracts or membership fees. It specializes in professionally detailed mist tanning and will...

Centrally located on the Beach Road near the Kill Devil Hills bath house, The Trading Post has everything you could possibly need for fun and sun on the beach. And you won’t have to fight highway traffic to get it.For the water there are...

Walgreens pharmacy and convenience market is a convenient one-stop shop for just about anything you might need while on vacation. Walgreens is where you can get some of the best deals on the beach for essentials, such as ice, water, coolers, milk...

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...