2025 Corolla Shopping Guide

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.

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!

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.

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!

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 full-service tennis pro shop. 

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!

Pleanty of fresh seafood choices here!

Looking for gifts, home decor or something unique, shop here! 

Only the Best Taste and Widest Selection of Oils & Vinegars in OBX! Ella’s Olive Tasting Room is a high end gourmet food store located in Scarborough Lane Shoppes. We provide a unique and interactive customer shopping experience through tastings of over 75 varieties of artisan Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars and Gourmet Food.   Tastings are offered daily, and starting on June 18th, we go the extra mile with our Tuesday Tastings, 4-6 pm, to showcase some of our favorite recipes accompanied with some sipping and music. Come and Join us in the Fun! Join us in the fun!

A full-service kite shop and repair center. 

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. Harris Teeter is a popular spot for locals to pick up made-to-order sub sandwiches. If you need a lunch to pack for the beach, the sandwiches and sushi available at the deli/bakery section are the perfect choice.

With three locations filled with riches for the mind, heart and soul, Island Bookstore is a must-see Outer Banks stop. Their motto says it all – they are committed to providing you with selections to amuse, inform, enrich, and edify. What else is there in life?

 Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for 2016! Braids by Life on a Sandbar & Braids is about fun and creating memories. We specialize in: braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, as well as henna tattoos, air brush tattoos, stepping stones, and making your own sand art creations. We offer fun for the whole family and are great for birthday parties.  In addition to braids and braid services, we offer many activities to choose from, and we can accommodate big parties. Just call to make a reservation in either location of Nags Head or Corolla. 
 
Snow Cones are hand made in the Corolla location only. Many toppings to choose from and very refreshing, great for a summer.

Professional photography for all occasions shot anywhere in the world. 

Lovie's menu is a garden of earthly delights.

A fascinating gift shop with nature, gems and jewelry as its focus. 

For more than 30 years, Moneysworth Beach Equipment & Linen Rentals has been making your beach vacation packing list shorter and your stay in the Outer Banks more relaxing. With FREE DELIVERY AND PICK-UP to all beach rentals from Hatteras to Corolla, Moneysworth provides the equipment you need to relax at the beach, enjoy the great outdoors, and spend quality time with friends and family in your home away from home.  

 Mustang Sally's: think summer apparel for the entire family, jewelry and gifts.

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 shop on The Outer Banks.

Stop by OBX Bait and Tackle in Corolla for all of your Outer Banks fishing needs. From the novice angler to the seasoned pro, they have the equipment and advice for all skill levels. They have an extensive selection of rods and reels (including popular brands like Penn, Shimano, Okuma, Shakespeare, among others), tackle, and a huge selection of fresh, frozen and live baits. OBX Bait and Tackle is also the only shop in Corolla where you can get a North Carolina fishing licenses by NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

Corolla's Largest & Most Experienced Rental Company—At OBX Beach Toy Rentals, our fun rental options gives you the power to explore all the wonderful things Corolla and Duck has to offer. We always provide FREE DELIVERY with our weekly Golf Cart and Bicycle rentals. Golf Carts are available in Corolla only. Bicycles are available in both Corolla and Duck. Reserve now to guarantee availability.

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 families with quality gear for their beach vacation fun, their baby needs, or the even the beach cottage, all at reasonable daily & weekly rental rates.  Reservations before your arrival are strongly encouraged, and can be made at www.OceanAtlanticRentals.com or toll-free at (800)-635-9559 every day of the week! Everything can be delivered to your door; from bikes to surf boards, kayaks and paddleboards, OAR stocks the fun stuff to enjoy in the water, or on land.  Back at your beach home, OAR has you covered with gas grill rentals, rollaway beds, beach towels, and even dog crates!  Bike rentals for the entire family are just a call away at Ocean Atlantic Rentals, or get around town on a Golf Cart LSV.  These street legal golf carts are a great way to explore the villages, or get your family and gear to the beach everyday if your vacation home is some distance from the Atlantic ocean.

Clothing, beach gear, jewelry, souvenirs and gifts.

At Ocean Threads, you can find the latest fashions and the hippest styles in casual beachwear and surf and skate apparel. This trendy and hip store is stocked with popular brands both locals and visitors have grown to love, from Roxy and Quiksilver to Paul Frank, Billabong, O’Neill and Volcom. First established in 1991, the family-business has its pulse on pop culture. There is something here for everyone, men and women and girls and boys alike. After picking out the perfect outfit, you can find jewelry and other accessories to compliment it. Ocean Threads carries a huge selection of t-shirts, shorts, hats, skirts, board shorts, dresses and swimsuits. Check out the selection of shoes and flip flops by Reef, Eliza B., Uggs, Crocs and Rainbow. The store’s knowledgeable and helpful staff will help find the perfect swimsuit from the store’s expanded line of swimsuits – one that is just the right fit for your body.  There’s more that Ocean Threads has to offer than just clothing. The store stocks luggage, bedding, towels, cover ups, watches, sunglasses, wallets, handbags, scarves, belts, key chains and more. At Ocean Threads, you can be sure to find something you will fall in love with, whether you are a young and hip consumer or a more conservative, mature customer. You can also be sure to find competitive prices and great customer service at Ocean Threads.

A farmer's market with locally grown and locally caught produce, fish and dressings. 

Fudge, ice cream and fun, creative activities!

Everyone wants to remember their family vacation, wedding or special event on the Outer Banks and there is no better way to do that than with a photo. Sunportraits owner and photographer Todd Hale offers the best in professional photography and will shoot events from the Outer Banks to Richmond, Va. Whether you are looking to candidly capture your family vacation, get those picture-perfect portraits of your wedding day or want to document a special event in photographs.

Since 1975, Surfside Casuals has been selling a vast selection of bathing suits and beach accessories for men, women, girls and boys. And if there’s one truism about the Outer Banks, it’s that no one stays in business unless they’re doing it right.  Surfside, locally owned and operated by the same owner since day one, knows their inventory, and they happily help customers with fitting and other details about selecting the right suit for their needs. Sizes offered include juniors, women’s 4-24W and girl's 4-16. Not only are there thousands of swimsuits to choose from --- long torso, bra sizes, separates, bikinis, men’s board shorts --- there are also cover-ups, dresses, footwear, beach jewelry, hats, sunglasses, and rash guards. There’s the usual tourist souvenirs sold here --- shell wreaths, OBX glasses and cups, for instance --- but mostly it’s a great place to find the perfect swimsuit at a time-honored Outer Banks establishment

An offshoot of Kellogg Supply Company, a building and home center operating on the Outer Banks since 1946, The Cottage Shop is filled with beach-y house wares and furnishings designed for Outer Banks living. The store also stocks decorative accessories, gifts for special occasions and holidays, and even stylish hats and sandals. Whatever a homeowner needs for their beach cottage, they’ll likely be able to find it here. There’s kitchen ware, sheets and bedding, bath items, outdoor carpeting, candles, Outer Banks and Southern cookbooks, lamps, decorative pillows and even gourmet salsa and grits. There is also a large selection of Tervis Tumblers, and open stock of Fiesta ware. Kellogg also offers all-inclusive Cottage Package programs, as well as kitchen, bedding, bath and recreational packages. Hours differ at the Duck location, so call before visiting. 

Smell it and you will definitely want to buy it. So of course, the exquisite aroma wafts outside, and by the time people come into the store, their resistance to this homemade fudge is pretty weak.  The free samples the staff offer pretty much seals the deal. Made right before your eyes, this creamy fudge comes in numerous mouth watering flavors, including peanut butter, maple nut, rocky road and of course, chocolate.  Started in 1980 on the Outer Banks, The Fudgery now has about 27 stores located in 15 states. The business caught on not only because of its fresh ingredients, but because customers could watch the scrumptious confection being cooked and hand-turned on marble slabs into loaves. Plus, if customers were lucky, the candy maker would sing for them while he worked. (Really!) The store also sells homemade caramel apples, so how can anyone resist? There are also dessert toppings in jars based on the same recipe in three flavors: chocolate, chocolate mint and amaretto. And if you want more when you get home, you can order the fudge, dessert toppings and candy apples from The Fudgery’s online store.

Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing stores to gift shops, realty companies and a video rental shop. Please be sure to visit Good Vibes Video-2018 will be the last summer open. Everything must go!

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 to get low-priced Outer Banks T-shirts and souvenirs. Locals are not as prone to shop here, but it’s not unusual to see a resident run in to buy some sand toys or a beach chair. In addition to boogie boards and bathing suits, there’s flip-flops, umbrellas, sun dresses, beach balls, OBX items, sun hats, costume jewelry, sunscreen, lighters, magnets, key chains . . .  the list goes on. The stores are a little gaudy, and the merchandise is not known for its high quality, but whatever you purchase will at least get you through your vacation without your wallet taking too much of a hit.