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
For years Forbes has supplied visitors with real saltwater taffy in a huge range of flavors, available by the pound or in boxes that make perfect gifts to take back home. You’ll find all the traditional favorite candies too, along with fudge and homemade chocolates. We like the chocolates in the shape of dolphins, seashells and starfish. They also carry beach items like sunglasses, towels,...read more
If you love art and craft, you'll love this new shop in Nags Head, run by a teenage retail entrepreneur. There's a great assortment of local and regional art, including paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, shell art, CBD and so much more. You'll find it the Pirates Quay Shoppes.read more
Island Auction Co. puts on a monthly auction hosted by the shops at Central Square Shopping Center in Nags Head. Bid on more than 350 hand-picked, estate-fresh antiques. Children are welcome, and refreshments are available. There's limited seating so bring your own beach chair and join the excitement. The events are held outside under the cover of the complex in the spring and summer months. Auctions are held...read more
The place to be in Nags Head during the summer season, Jennette’s Pier offers anglers a wide variety of fish to target while sightseers can watch brown pelicans overhead and bottlenose dolphins swimming in the sea. The pier is surrounded by wide, clean public beaches, free parking and a bathhouse, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from near and far. Owned and operated by the N.C....read more
Spreading the power of optimism! Happy people stop by this store to find clothing and accessories from the cheerful Life Is Good brand. Look for t-shirts, sweats, hats, shoes, coffee mugs, jewelry and gifts, plus dog accessories such as collars, bowls and more. Life is Good, especially at the beach. Stop in for your unique Life is Good Outer Banks merchandise that you can enjoy...read more
Life on a Sandbar is a great stop during your vacation for shopping and activities, and they happen to be the Outer Banks headquarters for Del Sol color-changing t-shirts and nail polishes. There are great activities here for kids and adults. You can get feather extensions, hair wraps and cornrows, or you can make your own sand art box, try ceramic painting and discover the...read more
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
Return to the past at Outer Banks Old Time Photos. Cindi and Jeff will make sure you have fun and leave with something you can share for years to come. Dress the whole family in a wide range of old-time costumes from pirate garb to either side of the Civil War that suits you. With scenes from the Wild West and Roaring Twenties, you can...read more
Outfit yourself to surf, skate or sun. This shop is a longtime favorite offering custom-made Secret Spot surfboards as well as used boards, boogie boards, standup paddleboards and more. Check out the retro collection of surfboards on the ceiling. You also can rent a board or get a surf report, and lessons are available. The whole family can shop for summer apparel, including bathing suits,...read more
If your hobbies include RC cars, planes, trucks and boats or sports cards, action figures and Disney, this is the place for you. They have a huge selection for hobbyists and enthusiasts of all kinds, and they also carry a great selection of games and gifts. In the same space you'll find Briana's Closet, offering women's apparel and accessories, pet apparel, purses, wallets and mini...read more
Do you love all things salty and beachy? This Nags Head gift shop is full of trinkets and treasures like candles, soaps, bath bombs, shells, driftwood art, home decor and gifts galore – all inspired by the sea. This is where you'll find the goods that will bring a vacation vibe to any home. There are two locations of The Salty Seahorse in Nags Head, one
