Nags Head Shopping

In all honesty, the occasional rainy day or two on the Outer Banks is often welcome, because it’s the perfect weather to dedicate the day to Nags Head shopping. It doesn’t matter if you have a specific shopping goal in mind or just want to browse the eye-catching goods, both happen in Nags Head. Lots of shops here are independently owned and operated by locals, and they burst with personality and charm. It makes each special and even after a day of popping in and out of boutiques, art galleries and antique stores, you still feel like you haven’t seen it all.

A variety of treasures await in Nags Head shops, ranging from handcrafted jewelry and surfboards to designer dresses and high-end home furnishings. Take home a souvenir T-shirt, seashell, lighthouse or hermit crab. Even if you don’t plan to spend your time in the Outer Banks shopping, finding yourself unprepared for anything that the day may bring is never a problem in Nags Head. You can stock up on beach towels, boogie boards and other beach supplies or make quick runs to the pharmacy for toiletries and medicines.

Nags Head Shopping

Whether you’re on the Bypass (also known as U.S. Highway 158) or the Beach Road (N.C. Highway 12), Nags Head shops practically line your trip up and down the beach. Some are clustered into shopping centers, so you can park and wander around a handful of spots. Visit the antique and re-purposed shops at Central Square or score deals on your favorite brands at Outlets Nags Head, formerly the Tanger Outlets. Specialty stores in Nags Head feature everything from Christmas wares and antique decoys to baby, boating, birding and angling essentials. You’ll discover that and emporium of goods lie within the rooms of multi-room nestled in restaurants, galleries or recreation hot spots. From fresh catch seafood at the market to oceans of swimsuit selections, Nags Head shops offer quality goods and services to enhance your daily, weekly or lifetime stay.

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Cavalier Surf Shop

Nags Head Shopping
4324 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 13.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7349

One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing great customer service in sales and rentals. You can buy or rent hard or soft-top surfboards, bodyboards and skimboards. They also offer private or group surfing lessons with a focus on safety and surfing etiquette. Lessons are a great way to get started in surfing...read more

One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation...read more

Cotton Gin

Nags Head Shopping
5151 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 14.5, Nags Head
(252) 449-2387
789 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
(252) 453-4446
1185 Duck Road, Duck
(252) 261-2387
Pop-Up Shop, 7005 Caratoke Highway, Jarvisburg
(252) 491-2387

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The original Cotton Gin has stood in the same location in Jarvisburg since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing into a gift store with four locations. The store's primary location in Jarvisburg currently is being rebuilt following a fire, but there's a Pop-Up location nearby in the meantime....read more

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The...read more

Foxy Flamingo Boutique

Nags Head Shopping
2515 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 480-3699

Foxy Flamingo Boutique brings casual, modern and stylish women's clothes to the Outer Banks shopping scene. They strive to provide shoppers with all the necessities for the perfect outfit. They have helpful, thoughtful customer service, contemporary women's apparel and an array of beautiful accessories, including locally made jewelry. Whether you are looking for a casual day outfit, beach attire or something to wear out for...read more

Foxy Flamingo Boutique brings casual, modern and stylish women's clothes to the Outer Banks shopping...read more

Gulf Stream Gifts

Nags Head Shopping
2512 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-0433

Gulf Stream Gifts carries a wonderful selection of 14 karat gold, sterling silver and costume jewelry with a nautical flair. Featured designers are Charles Albert, Vera Wolf, Marahlago and Goddess Designs as well as North Carolina artists. Their jewelry features a variety of stones such as larimar, lab opals, amethyst, abalone and turquoise as well as Outer Banks sea glass. Gulf Stream also carries home...read more

Gulf Stream Gifts carries a wonderful selection of 14 karat gold, sterling silver and costume...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites

Nags Head Shopping
7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Whalebone Watersports Center, Nags Head
(252) 441-4124
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
(252) 449-2210
794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
(252) 453-8845
819 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla
(252) 453-3685
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
(252) 261-4450
307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
(252) 473-2357
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2297
39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops, Avon
(252) 995-6060
58848 Hatteras Landing, Hatteras Landing, Hatteras
(252) 986-1446
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Nags Head Shopping
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
(252) 441-6800
819 Ocean Trail, Montery Plaza, Corolla
(252) 453-3685
790 Ocean Trail, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
(252) 453-4999
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
(252) 261-8787
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2297
58848 Hatteras Landing, Hatteras
(252) 986-1446

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

Outer Banks Boarding Co.

Nags Head Shopping
103 E. Morning View Place, The Bypass, MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-1939

Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boardrider's paradise with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great selection of equipment for surfing, bodyboarding, skateboarding and skimboarding. They rent surfboards of all kinds that are suitable for all skill levels – from the novice soft-top longboard to the board for the seasoned pro looking for the newest in surfboard technology. OBBC also has an in-house expert shaper...read more

Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boardrider's paradise with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a...read more

The Fudgery

1177 Duck Road, Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
(252) 255-0993
790-M Ocean Trail, Space A, Corolla
(252) 453-8882
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12, Nags Head
(252) 480-0163

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just a necessity. The Fudgery’s creamy concoctions can satisfy any sweet tooth. Your mind will be boggled at the variety of flavors from dark chocolate to peanut butter to rocky road, even New Orleans praline. The fudge is all theatrically prepared right in front of your eyes on marble slabs and...read more

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just...read more

TW’s Bait and Tackle

Kitty Hawk and Nags Head Shopping
3864 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4, Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-7848
2230 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-4807

TW’s Bait and Tackle, located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, has been locally owned and operated for 40 years. They are the anglers’ landmark destinations for the latest and greatest selection of inshore, offshore, surf and freshwater tackle. Each location is a full-service tackle shop offering quality tackle from top manufacturers such as Penn, Shimano, Daiwa, Z-Man, Berkley Gulp, MirrOlure and Yeti, to name...read more

TW’s Bait and Tackle, located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, has been locally owned...read more