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 local residents who want to add a dose of coastal flair to their summertime beach wardrobe.
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 development through music and dance. Ballet introduces girls to poise and self confidence and encourages creativity and discipline.
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 assortment of souvenirs, beach supplies, and everything in between.
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 accessories. Belk has all the quality name brands you would expect at a department store at great prices.Forget to pack something? Whether you need serveware for a party or a pair of sneakers for a run, you can find it at Belk. This department store is one of the largest stores in the Outer Banks. During the summer, you’ll find a large selection of bathing suits and beach towels, hats, flip flops, sunglasses and other beachwear by all your favorite brands. It's also a great place to do some back-to-school or shopping while on your summer vacation -- the kids will love the name brand fashions available at Belk.
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!
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 experts can recommend favorites and help you make the right selection. The beer and wine at Chip’s is hand-picked and often offered at discount prices. The service is down-to-Earth, or as Chip’s put’s it, the store is a “snob-free zone.” Chip’s has the philosophy that beer and wine tasting should be fun and not pretentious.
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 offers a range of items, including household products, cards and gift items, groceries, toiletries and bath products, toys, kitchenware and pet supplies. This is also where you can buy inexpensive beach and pool toys for the little ones without breaking the bank.
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 any other type of vehicle, Enterprise can provide a make and model that suits your needs. Rent a car for long term or short term, business or personal. Enterprise offers affordable rental car programs to adults aged 25 or older.
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 “Photographer of the Year“ award, named by Professional Photographers of America. That association also chose her, among only 14 worldwide, as a recipient of the Imaging Excellence Award. In addition to working with one of the most well-known and admired photographers in history, Ansel Adams, she’s done portraits of famous people like Meryl Streep and worked with an number of dignitaries as well, including Supreme Court Justices. She has won the “Oscar” of photography - the Kodak Gallery Award - 14 times.Nevertheless, she seems unfazed by her celebrity and is as well known for her talent of putting all ages at ease as she is for her artistry and her skill at dealing with technical challenges like the ever-changing light on OBX beaches. Her desire is to bring the same world class quality found in her award-winning photographs to every portrait she creates, believing “there is no substitute for excellence.”F2’s says it focuses its philosophy on its clients - providing them with “the highest level of friendly service,” as well as excellent photographs, along with a fun and memorable experience that sparks creativity. Portrait sessions are on the beach, usually in late afternoon, and last about an hour. F2 takes reservations for sessions and puts a lot of work into preplanning. And the work is guaranteed. Call anytime for reservations or use F2’s online form.
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 and photographs. Taking photos during your vacation and then having them framed is a wonderful way to remember your experience and decorate your home.
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 dementia.
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 back home after her studies to “live and work with the sand between my toes.” Her degrees in Studio Art and Psychology from UNC-CH are a great background for the passion she finally focused on after studying photography in Italy.Ginger’s specialty is wedding and portrait photography, but she’s also done some very nice local personality photos, like her black and white series of an Outer Banks duck decoy carver. She does a variety of portraits that include family, weddings, pets, maternity and seniors, providing casual and fun sessions that last about an hour. She offers a variety of wedding packages, either pre-designed or custom, and she includes sites from Carova to Hatteras and including Manteo (with travel fees to some areas).Photography-wise, Ginger says her goal is to “create images that incorporate a balance of candid emotion, photojournalism and hints of traditional style.”To Ginger, photography is more than a career or something she loves; it’s “who she is,” and she wants you to have as much fun during a shoot as she has. She’s available year round, and you can contact her by mail, email or phone to set up an appointment.
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 well as your vacation in the Outer Banks.
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.
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 and friends you may not have seen! Packages include a full-length feature, highlight film, and teaser shorts.
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 apparel, décor, memorabilia, artworks, and much more to appeal to anyone in a laid-back state of mind.
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 celebration of culture, cuisine, and community—all just minutes from the beach.
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 work represented by KDH Cooperative includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fibers, collage, wood, pottery, glass, mosaic and metal.
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 the custom framing is done by hand. Whether framing art or photographs for home or for your business, Lasting Effect will ensure quality framing to suit your needs. Consider Lasting Effect for framing your Outer Banks family portraits or wedding photos.
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 and coal-fired forge and metal work produced by modern methods incorporating recycled materials. Randy has been creating unique home and garden art pieces since 1999. Custom sculpture and artwork pieces are available for home or business. Choose from artistic decor or utilitarian objects, all handmade and beautifully crafted.
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 wedding rental showroom is located in Kill Devil Hills, NC. We are open Monday – Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, and event customers are served 7-days a week. It’s all about your style, and Metro Rentals can help you show it.
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.
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, and more, which makes it a great place to fill up a beach bag or two before heading to the oceanfront.
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.
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 plenty of great taste. Proof Bakery is a fantastic source for freshly baked bread, pastries, and hot sandwiches, and with daily specials and plenty of variety, there’s always something new to discover with every delicious visit.
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 they’re comfortable walking shoes or fancy dress shoes. Rack Room stocks a wide selection of high-quality popular brands, including Nike, Sperry, Adidas, Converse, Bass and Vans. The store also offers private brands at good values, commissioned from respected manufacturers in the shoe business. This is a great place to find everything from summer sandals, ranging from flip-flops to wedges, to back-to-school sneakers and shoes for special occasions. There is also a selection of socks and purses in stock. Depending on the time of year, there is always some kind of sale going on. A new location in Kill Devil Hills offers even more inventory than the Nags Head location.
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 elements and nature of the Outer Banks. Shop for artwork, seashells, wall decor, home accessories and of course, lamps -- hundreds of lamps, shades and replacement parts. Fill a clear lamp with shells and choose a lamp shade to create the perfect decor for any home.
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 careful not to miss this little shop, located on Croatan Hwy at milepost 9. The shop looks more like a small comfortable home than a place of retail.
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 shop like none other on the Outer Banks! Locals and visitors frequent Stop N’ Shop for incredible gourmet deli-style take away sandwiches and wraps that are perfect for a beach day lunch.
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 next meal.There’s nothing better about spring and summertime in North Carolina than the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. This produce is harvested and delivered straight from the farm, so you can taste the freshness when it reaches your table. From ripe strawberries picked in nearby Currituck to regional Carolina peaches and blueberries, you’ll love what Tarheel Too has to offer. The summer brings peanuts, squash, zucchini, onions, corn, sweet potatoes, collards and tomatoes, among other fruits and vegetables to the Outer Banks. You’ll know just what’s in season when you visit Tarheel Too because the produce stand will have it in stock. Strawberry and peach pie sound good? Because Tarheel Too offers produce direct from the farm and eliminates middle men, you can get the ingredients you need at great farm market prices.In addition to produce, you’ll find a selection of homemade jams, jellies and preserves as well as baked sweet breads all made from locally grown ingredients.Tarheel Too produce stand is a free standing stall located in Seagate North Shopping Center (which hosts Bad Bean Taqueria) at milepost 5; you will spot Tarheel Too in the middle of the parking lot. Operating hours and months as well as produce selection will vary depending on the growing season.
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 enjoy at home or at a special event, and as a result, it’s an all-encompassing destination for Outer Banks cuisine that is conveniently located along the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills.
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 filled with creations of some of the region‘s most talented and best-known artists and craftsmen. This exceptional gallery is composed of a number of treasure-filled rooms, most with a main theme focus, like crabs, pelicans, herons and egrets, ducks and shorebirds, to name a few. There’s also a nice selection of antiques, art and collectibles related to hunting dogs and fishing.Beautiful bird carvings of all sizes are found throughout the shop and include antiques, reproductions of works by well-known NC carvers and some created by descendants of these legendary artisans. Though the focus is mostly on regional birds, those native to other areas are well-represented. In addition to original carvings and paintings, the shop carries fine prints and reproductions with wildlife, lighthouse and other seashore themes in various media. Also notable are its sculptures, plaques and an eye-catching collection of driftwood. Filling the spaces between the many larger items, is a wide and unique selection of artsy wildlife gifts, along with books, t-shirts, puzzles, greeting cards and much more. A browse through the Bird Store is a visual treat you won’t soon forget. You’ll find the shop just a half mile south of the Wright Brothers Memorial and open most days year round. Off-season days and hours can vary, so call ahead if visiting from out of town.
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 nautical and home décor. We have bath and body lotions and soaps made in North Carolina, and a great selection of North Carolina jams and jellies, sauces and peanuts. And for the sweet treats . . . Nostalgic candy and sodas and salt water taffy.
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, started the store as a family business 27 years ago. Though they moved a few times and Betsey ended up on her own for a while after Mike passed away, the shop remains a family operation with the couple’s sons now part of the team.Betsey is not just a business owner, her family is a vital part of the Outer Banks community, providing instrument rentals to all Dare County Schools, as well as a retail store for professionals and amateur musicians. And if she doesn’t have what you need on hand, she’ll order it.Not only that, she leaves her contact number on the door when the shop is closed, promising to meet you at for any emergency, which can often happen with kids’ performances. Whether it’s a broken reed that needs replacing or a professional entertainer who’s short a cable, Betsey will do her best to make sure the band plays on.In addition to rentals of about any instrument that’s taught, the Music Store carries a full line of supplies, along with music books, amplifiers and sound systems. The shop also provides instrument and guitar repairs and offers instrument and voice lessons.Whether professional, amateur, student or even rock star wanna-be, you’ll find The Music Store in tune with all your needs and conveniently located on the Bypass (Hwy 158) at the Milepost 6 Plaza.
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 serve individuals to entire wedding parties.Offered at the salon are single-visit to 12-month unlimited tanning packages, featuring Ergoline, Soltron and SunDash 15-minute Super Beds that sit in colorful rooms, artistically decorated with beach motifs. Comments on face book, like “wonderful job” and “great experience” are evidence that customer service and satisfaction are priorities for the salon. Not only does the Shack provide great tanning beds, says one satisfied customer, but it sells a very nice selection of “cute,“ stylish casual dresses, tops, bags, fun jewelry and quality beauty supplies.Sun Shack sees a tan as “a work of art” and says it has everything needed, including over eight years of professional detailed spray tanning experience, to create that work. The salon is open for business every day of the year, and though appointments are recommended, walk-ins are welcome as well.You’ll find the Sun Shack at Seagate North Shopping Center on the Bypass (Hwy 158) on the beach side in Kill Devil Hills. Off-season hours may vary.
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 floats, fins, goggles, boogie boards, bikinis, rubber shoes and flip flops. You’ll also find beach chairs, towels and umbrellas for relaxing in the shade or soaking up the rays, along with a good selection of sun screens and lotions for protection. But just in case you overtax your melanin, there’s a sunburn first aid section to help out.The Trading Post carries an ample selection of swim and beachwear for men, women and children, as well as OBX-theme t-shirts and sweats, including hooded pullovers and cardigans. For those who like to enhance their bikini bodies, the Trading Post offers a number of henna tattoo designs to choose from. And they also have a nice selection accessories, including beach bags, hats, sunglasses, necklaces, ankle bracelets and more.In the souvenir department are lots of magnets, key chains, shell wind chimes, postcards and many other knick knacks to take home, as well as some very special wooden lighthouse replicas.The store also stocks sodas and other convenience store items, and of course it wouldn’t be the beach if there wasn’t salt water taffy. The Trading Post has been an OBX staple since the 1960s. It’s now closed in the winter and has great off-season sales.
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, eggs and snack. But the Outer Banks Walgreens also offers a variety of souvenirs and beach necessities at great prices. Stock up on Outer Banks postcards and tee shirt or browse through an affordable selection of fashionable flip flops and beach clothing, all while getting a prescription filled or picking up groceries, paper products and other household items. The Outer Banks Walgreens offers affordable convenience on a wide selection of merchandise.
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.