Shopping in Nags Head, NC: Books & Media

Need something to read at the beach? These local shops have you covered for magazines and books in Nags Head. While there are no dedicated bookstores in Nags Head, books and other media are sold in many locations, so keep your eyes open.

Abbi's Teas & Things and Sudden Light Records

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Upstairs in Jockeys Ridge Crossing Center you'll find one shop run by a husband-and-wife team with two distinct passions. Abbi is a tea expert, and she sells hand-crafted loose-leaf teas along with teapots, accessories and unique gifts. You'll find black, green and white teas, rooibos, yerba mate, tisanes, seasonal blends and more, and she offers tea talks if you want to learn more. Jordan is...read more

Ben Franklin

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Ben Franklin is a great stop for beach items such as floats, towels, boogie boards, hats and sandals. You can pick up souvenirs and sundries and browse a host of attractive swimsuits and beach dresses for women. There also are great prices on swimsuits, shorts, t-shirts and clothing for the whole family.read more

Bodie Island Lighthouse

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Pronounced “body,” this horizontally striped lighthouse is on the soundside at the southern end of Bodie Island in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It re-opened from a major renovation project in April 2013, and visitors can climb to the top of the 156-foot-tall lighthouse from late April through Columbus Day in October. During the lighthouse climbing season, reservations to climb the lighthouse must be made at...read more

Cahoon’s Market

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This vintage, family-owned grocery store offers fresh meats, a great selection of fine wines and a variety of groceries. They have gourmet cheeses and pates, homegrown vegetables, herbs, spices, sauces and marinades. Cahoon's offers delicious homemade sandwich fixings (tuna salad, chicken salad, pimento cheese) that are easy to pick up on your way to the beach, along with all the chips, beer, sodas...read more

Dollar Tree

Books & Other Media in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, NC

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The Dollar Tree is packed with bargains on a wide variety of merchandise. Expect to find deals on toiletries, wrapping paper, wedding and holiday decorations, greeting cards, toys, snacks and other foods, and kitchen supplies.read more

Food Lion

Books & Other Media in Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, NC

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Food Lion is a major chain grocery store in the Southeast. The store includes a deli, bakery, butcher and fresh produce section and all the major grocery items you will need. Many of the locations stay open 24 hours a day during summer. Most locations have a Redbox for DVD movie rentals. read more

Mission Thrift

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For a thrift store that has a bit of everything, try Mission Thrift. Here you’ll find great clothing, books, furniture and other housewares as well as many more unique items. Proceeds help support a variety of local charitable organizations year round, such as the local food bank, and donations are happily accepted anytime. Pickup and delivery can be arranged for some areas, so call or...read more

Outer Banks Hotline Thrift Shops

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Outer Banks Hotline is the local women’s shelter and crisis intervention center, and the Thrift Shops are one of the ways it raises money. If you love hunting through thrift stores, you’ll go crazy in these shops. You’ll find clothes, furniture, books, records, housewares and a lot more. Donations are gratefully accepted. read more

Outer Banks Mall

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The Outer Banks Mall offers one-stop shopping for a variety of goods. Foodwise, you'll find Fresh Market and Food Lion for groceries, GNC for health food and several restaurants, including Grits Grill, New China, WooCasa Kitchen, Yellow Submarine, Island Snowball, Duck Donuts and Outback Steakhouse. If you're looking for home furnishings, this is a good place to hit several stores, including Home Goods, Tuesday Morning,...read more

Vintage Vibe OBX

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Vintage Vibe OBX is a multi-dealer mall specializing in antiques, vintage items, collectibles, local artwork and more. It's a big place with a lot of different offerings, so be sure to go when you have plenty of time to look around. A special surprise at this store is the addition of Carolina Cupcakery. It's open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.read more

WaterLife Thrift Store

Books & Other Media in Nags Head, NC

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This thrift store benefits the WaterLife Pregnancy Care Center, also in Nags Head. On any day you can find furniture, dishes, bed linens, jewelry, clothing, sporting goods, collectibles, books, movies, magazines and more. Come in and shop for treasures that you never expected to find in a thrift store. It's closed on Sundays.read more

West Marine

Books & Other Media in Nags Head, NC

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This full-service shop offers a comprehensive selection of everything you’ll need for fishing and boating, including boat electronics. They sell tackle, life jackets and PFDs, outdoor apparel, sunglasses, shoes, books, magazines, watersports equipment and so much more.read more