Duck Shopping including Southern Shores
If there’s one thing the town of Duck, NC, is known for, besides the beach, it’s shopping. Duck is definitely the place to go when you’re longing for a little retail recreation.
Duck shopping is a far cry from shopping in a mall or in a superstore, where homogeny rules. Duck boutiques and specialty shops are unique and individually owned, and each reflects the personality of its owners. The nice thing is that the shops in Duck are clustered together within a half-mile stretch, so you can park the car and walk from place to place. There’s a path alongside the road that keeps foot travel safe for pedestrians. A head’s up: Rainy days are the most crowded shopping days in Duck, and on summer weekends Duck is quite congested with traffic.
We’ve arranged the shops in Duck by location, starting on the southern end of the village and heading north. Then we include the shops in Southern Shores after our Duck entries. Call for information about hours and days of operation. Many but not all stores close in the winter, so call ahead.
The town of Southern Shores has a small but up-and-coming shopping scene, consisting mainly of the Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center, Sandy Ridge Center and the Marketplace Shopping Center. These are located on the east side of U.S. Highway 158, or the Bypass, around milepost 1. It’s a unique situation because the shopping center directly across the street is in the town of Kitty Hawk, so those shops are not listed in detail here. On the west side of the Bypass are a Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Seamark grocery store, Radio Shack, Cato fashions and several other stores. All of the Southern Shores shopping options are linked by a nice bike path, so walking is an option. You’ll find these stores listed on their own page. You’ll find all of the Southern Shores shopping options listed on their own page.
Note that while the official name of the main road that runs through Duck is N.C. Highway 12, locals call it Duck Road.
Barr-ee Station 2 Warehouse Store
- Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center, Southern Shores
- (252) 255-1660
The Barr-ee Station Warehouse Store is two stores in one. One side has clothing, featuring surf and skate clothes at discounted prices. You’ll also find clothes, shoes and swimsuits geared primarily to the younger generations. The other side is a home-décor and furniture store, including art, furniture, accessories, rugs, paintings and genuine Chinese antiques.
Barr-ee Station Men’s and Women’s Clothing and Swimsuit Outlet
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-1650
This is a great store because you can find quality clothes from top-name catalogs and brands at discounted prices. Men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and swimsuits are available at up to 50 percent off the regular price. Four weekends a year they have tent sales in the parking lot where you can find even better bargains.
Beach Braids
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 261-3769
Girls of all ages love to get a new look when they’re on vacation. Beach Braids can change your persona with braids, cornrows, colorful hair wraps and beautiful, temporary henna tattoos. This store also sells custom, handmade jewelry. This business is open in the summer season only. They also have a store at Surfside Plaza in Nags Head.
Beach Essentials
- Wee Winks Square, Duck
- (252) 261-1250
This longtime Duck store now sports a new look and many new treasures along with its beach supplies, souvenirs and OBX products. It all adds up to a unique combination of products that pleases everyone. Ten jewelry cases are overflowing with Larimar jewelry from the Caribbean, Native American jewelry and many other sparkling jewels. The expanded Sweet Spot Candy Center features flavors from the past and the newest candy selections. Novelties, tricks, jokes and gags keep the kids happy.
Beach Gallery
- Scarborough Faire, Duck
- (252) 261-5757
This gallery is filled with a wide variety of oil paintings, so many that you’re sure to find one you like. Once you have selected a painting, you then get to choose the frame that best suits your home’s décor. The frames are pre-made in sizes to fit the canvases, so framing only takes a few minutes before you’re on your way.
Birthday Suits
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 261-7297
In business for more than 25 years on the Outer Banks, Birthday Suits is a favorite for swimwear — in fact, it’s been voted Best on the Beach for swimsuits for nine years in local polls. For kids, there’s everything from swim diapers and toddler suits to board shorts and competition swimwear. Men will find surf trunks, board shorts and briefs from sizes 28 to XX large. For women, there are mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and long-torso, maternity and mastectomy suits, all in the coolest styles. Birthday Suits carries designer and California surf brands, sun-protective rash guards for kids and adults, clothing and beach-inspired accessories like sunglasses, flip-flops, hats, jewelry and purses. Love the OBX logo? You’ll find all kinds of OBX brand accessories and clothing here.
Bob’s Bait & Tackle
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-8589
Bob’s is the only tackle shop in Duck, but that’s not the only reason you should choose this one when you’re looking for bait, tackle, gear and other fishing-trip necessities. Bob’s also offers friendly service and expert advice and information, and they can steer you toward reputable guide services and inshore and offshore fishing charters.
Cacique Shop/ Duck Post Office
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-8555
Duck’s tiny post office is located at this shop, which is in the shopping center at the entrance to the Barrier Island complex. The shop sells locally made, hand-carved decoys, greeting cards, post cards, books and odds and ends.
Candy and Corks
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 255-0600
Wonderful treats await you at this store. Satisfy your sweet tooth with classic candies, taffy and chocolate, or get great noshes like gourmet nuts and salty snacks. Candy and Corks also sells wine, a great variety by the bottle and case.
Carolina Moon Gallery
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 255-6336
Carolina Moon is a classic Outer Banks gift store. It has been in business for more than 25 years, and many vacationers can’t wait to return here year after year. Locals love this store for its great selection of jewelry and imaginative greeting cards. The Duck location has a nice selection of new clothes and a vast array of necklaces and earrings. There’s also a location in Corolla.
Christmas Mouse
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 261-5404
If you’re in love with all things Christmas, you’ll love this store…it’s enormous! Oh what fun it is to soak up all the holiday delights – thousands of twinkling lights, cinnamon and cedar scents, Christmas ditties – even in the middle of the summer. You’ll find theme trees, ornaments, collectibles, knick knacks, decorations, stockings and much more here.
Confetti Clothing Co.
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 261-5444
Confetti Clothing Co. has the latest and greatest must-have clothes for your closet. All ages and sizes of fashionable girls and women will want to check out this store. As the owner says, “Great clothes are like great vacations … you can never have enough of them.“
CVS
- The Marketplace, Southern Shores
- (252) 261-6621, (252) 261-8097 (pharmacy)
In addition to its pharmacy, CVS stocks over-the-counter medicines, office supplies, toiletries, makeup, baby products, beach toys and gear, magazines, candy and some groceries, beer and much more. There is also a one-hour photo lab.
Cynthia’s
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 255-1900
Cynthia’s carries 14K gold and sterling silver charms plus jewelry from designers Emily Ray and Out of the Blue Seaglass. You will find art, decor for your home, gifts, Naughty Monkey shoes and clothing by Calvin Klein and many others. Check out the shop and you’ll always find something new, and maybe get a giggle or two.
Dazzles
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 255-5818
Here’s a store that’s truly a feast for the eyes. It’s full of fun and funky stuff like colorful jewelry, handmade glass mobiles, gifts, home décor pieces, glassware, mermaids, mirrors, lamps and funky furniture. Dazzles also carries Troll Beads.
Diane’s Lavish Linens
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 255-0555
Everything about this store is soothing and luxurious, especially the fragrances that infuse the store with a soft, heavenly scent. The newest Vera Bradley handbags and accessories grab your attention, and you’ll find that your hands can’t resist touching all the wonderful fabrics and linens — lace, high-thread-count sheets, pillows, comforters, shower curtains, rugs, towels and kitchen linens. Don’t miss the great selection of baby gifts.
Discount T-shirt Outlet
- Osprey Landing, Duck
- (252) 261-6580
If you’re looking for souvenir T-shirts, this is the place to go. You’ll find inexpensive shirts in a variety of designs for all ages.
Diva’s Day Spa and Salon
- Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center, Southern Shores
- (252) 255-1772
Diva’s offers hair styling, makeup application, manicures and pedicures, skin care and facials, massages and body scrubs and wraps. Whether you simply need a little pampering or you’re preparing for a special occasion such as a wedding, Diva’s will treat you right. This salon has a laid-back but stylish atmosphere.
Dockside N Duck Seafood Market
- Wee Winks Square, Duck
- (252) 261-8687
When you feel like eating in, Dockside has all the fresh seafood you’ll need for an Outer Banks feast. Live and steamed crabs, crabmeat, steamed shrimp, fresh shrimp, clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, fish and lobsters – they’re all here, along with the condiments you’ll need. They also sell seafood-inspired prepared foods for takeout, such as homemade soups (try the she-crab and clam chowder) and seafood dips (try the Cajun crab dip and crab-artichoke dip). Homemade pies and fresh bread round out the offerings.
Donna Designs
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-6868
Donna Designs is known for its popular wearable art that is hand-painted one piece at a time in an Outer Banks studio. Each year designer Donna Haddon’s original beach-inspired designs enhance top-quality women’s, kids’ and babies’ clothing. Her designs generally have a fun, coastal theme – turtles, fish, crabs – but the end result is definitely a cut above souvenir standards. Gift items, jewelry and other apparel are available here as well.
Duck Donuts
- Osprey Landing, Duck
- (252) 480-3304
Make a beeline for Duck Donuts, where you will find warm, delicious and made-to-order doughnuts. Duck Donuts makes its doughnuts fresh on site, and you have the option of each one being dipped in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or maple glaze then sprinkled with your favorite toppings. You can watch your doughnuts being made then have the warm doughnuts boxed up to take home — if they make it home! Locally roasted premium Kill Devil Hills coffees, orange juice and other beverages are offered. All shops open at 7 a.m. and offer expanded hours during the summer. There are also locations in Kitty Hawk at MP 1 on the Beach Road and in Kill Devil Hills at MP 8.5 on the Bypass.
Duck Village Outfitters
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-7222
In a brand-new building in its same long-time location next to Burger King, Duck Village Outfitters is Duck’s original surf shop. DVO offers bike, kayak and surf rentals, including body and skim boards and wetsuits. They also offer kayak tours and surf lessons. DVO sells gear and clothing including popular brand names like Volcom, Rusty, Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy and more.
Duck’s Cottage Coffee and Books
- On the Pond at The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-5510
Duck’s Cottage is an independent bookstore featuring an eclectic assortment of books, all hand-picked by book buyer Jamie Layton. You’ll find hardback bestsellers, but the true banquet awaits on well-stocked shelves of interesting paperbacks in all genres — fiction, nonfiction, regional, children’s, cookbooks and more. Matching the perfect book to each individual customer is Jamie’s true talent. Duck’s Cottage also sells a variety of East Coast newspapers, cards, gift items, coffee and pastries (see our Restaurants section).
Duck’s General Store
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-5579
Duck’s General Store offers up a variety of gifts and goods. There’s a great selection of books, from local and regional titles to humorous reads. Silver jewelry is popular here. OBX stuff, Duck souvenirs, hats, Ts, sweats, post cards, greeting cards and lots of collectibles round out the offerings.
Farmer’s Daughter
- Duck Soundside Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-4828
The Farmer’s Daughter is so chock-full of goods you probably won’t be able to see it all in one visit, nor can we describe it all here. But if you’re a die-hard shopper, you’ll love wandering through all the rooms, discovering crafts, artwork, collectibles, decoys and waterfowl carvings, home and garden accents, nautical and coastal décor, chimes, candles, jewelry, flags, shell art, Christmas decorations, toys, casual apparel, T-shirts and sweatshirts and a lot more.
Flashback
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 261-2090
Flashback is a blast from the past. The standout at this store is the amazing collection of nostalgic tin and wooden signs, but you’ll also find retro T-shirts, lava lamps, rockabilia, vintage prints and frames, super-sassy, flouncy aprons, local pottery and tons of groovy gifts.
Food Lion
- The Marketplace, Southern Shores
- (252) 261-3205
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.
Goodwill Community Foundation Store
- U.S. Highway 158, Southern Shores
- (252) 255-5111
This second-hand store sells a variety of goods, mostly clothing for all ages, home accessories, furniture, books, small appliances, baby gear and toys. It’s located beside the Southern Shores Town Hall.
Gray’s Department Store
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 255-5768
Gray’s has been a trusted name in apparel for the whole family since 1948. This family owned and operated local chain boasts the largest selection of Tommy Bahama clothing on the Outer Banks and also sells popular brands like Fresh Produce Sportswear, Billabong, Columbia, Woolrich and Eliza B ribbon sandals and belts. Gray’s also carries a great selection of gifts, jewelry and accessories, including Vera Bradley. The store specialty is its enormous selection of quality Outer Banks T-shirts and sweatshirts, including OBX designs.
Gray’s Family Department Store
- Scarborough Faire, Duck
- (252) 261-1740
Gray’s has been a trusted name in apparel for the whole family since 1948. This family owned and operated local chain boasts the largest selection of Tommy Bahama clothing on the Outer Banks and also sells popular brands like Fresh Produce Sportswear, Billabong, Columbia, Woolrich and Eliza B ribbon sandals and belts. Gray’s also carries a great selection of gifts, jewelry and accessories, including Vera Bradley. The store specialty is its enormous selection of quality Outer Banks T-shirts and sweatshirts, including OBX designs.
Greenleaf Art Gallery
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-2009
Greenleaf is a showcase gallery of fine art and craft. It’s owned by Outer Banks painter Rick Tupper and his wife, Didi, whose knowledge of art and craft is well-respected. This is a mixed-media gallery, but the main focus is on American art glass, original paintings and unique, hand-crafted designer jewelry from local and national artists.
InterSpaces
- Sandy Ridge Center, Southern Shores
- (252) 255-0424
For anyone who is outfitting the interior of a home, InterSpaces offers one-stop shopping for ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, vinyl, carpet and stone.
Island Trader
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 261-2273
Island Trader sells all sorts of gift items, whether it’s for you or someone else. They have one of the largest selections of sterling silver jewelry in Duck along with an interesting assortment of other accessories like hats and handbags. You’ll also find garden accessories, home décor, artwork, kitchen textiles, glassware and candles.
Islands By Amity
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-5164
Islands By Amity is an upscale clothing boutique for hip, fashion-motivated women from ages 16 to 60. Amity carries a selection of trendy, fun clothing from such lines as Juicy Couture, Citizens of Humanity, Michael Stars, Free People and Seven jeans. Amity also features a full line of accessories and jewelry plus home accessories for the contemporary, fashionable lifestyle. Visit her sister store in Kitty Hawk, Amity.
Kellogg’s and The Cottage Shop
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-8121
Located inside the Kellogg Supply Company store, The Cottage Shop is the Outer Banks’ “home outfitters for seaside living.” The store features the latest in gifts for special occasions, weddings and holidays, decorative accessories, housewares and accent furniture to complement any home. The Cottage Shop also offers all-inclusive Cottage Packages designed to help homeowners outfit their beach homes or year-round residences. The packages encompass kitchen, bed, bath, decorative accessories, outdoor and recreational items. Kellogg Supply Company offers a complete line of hardware, lumber, paint, garden, electrical and plumbing supplies, and their new design center, located in Nags Head, can help you create a totally new kitchen or bath with all your lighting, flooring and cabinet needs.
Kitty Hawk Kites
- Wee Winks Square, Duck
- (252) 261-8787
Kitty Hawk Kites caters to the outdoors person and laid-back lifestyle with travel wear and outdoor gear. You’ll find Royal Robbins and Columbia apparel along with many other top brands, including the whimsical Life Is Good line. If you’re looking for souvenir Ts, sweats and hats, this is a good place to find them. Shoes, sunglasses, accessories and more are sold for men, women and children.
Kitty Hawk Kites and KHK Watersports Center
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-4450
At this watersports center on the sound in Duck, you can rent Waverunners, parasail, book a kayak tour or rent a kayak to paddle around on your own. Call the store or (252) 441-4124 or (877) FLY-THIS for reservations. The store sells toys, kites, flags, Ts and sweats, souvenirs, pirate paraphernalia and other fun stuff.
Knitting Addiction
- Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center, Southern Shores
- (252) 255-5648
Anyone who knits or crochets will love this store. The selection of yarns is astounding, and there are many hand-dyed and novelty yarns. You’ll also find patterns, needles, supplies, classes and technical support for all levels.
Lady Banks
- Scarborough Faire, Duck
- (252) 255-2265
Lady Banks’ owner Lisa Grogan says she offers fashionable ladies’ accessories with a touch of fun. From head to toe, Lady Banks covers you with handbags, jewelry, hats, accessories, apparel, ladies’ summer sandals and so much more.
Lady Victorian
- Wee Winks Square, Duck
- (252) 261-1654
For more than 20 years Lady Victorian has celebrated the power, the beauty and the style of women. Enjoy 4,000 square feet of fashion, featuring contemporary European designs and creative classics plus a full complement of jewelry and accessories for head-to-toe dressing. There is also a fine collection of gifts and decorative home accessories, all as unique and individual as those who select them. Come early, stay late—the girls will be glad to see you.
Life’s A Beach Outer Banks, A Lilly Pulitzer® Via Shop
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-6569
Life’s A Beach is the Outer Banks’ exclusive Lilly Pulitzer Via® Shop. You’ll find all the bright and eye-catching signature Lilly patterns and colors for the entire family plus great accessory and gift items, such as bags, shoes, sleepwear and more. You’ll also find Vera Bradley, and lot’s of it!
Luxury
- Upstairs in Scarborough Faire, Duck
- (252) 261-7261
Luxury brings fun and fashion to the world of undergarments, lingerie and loungewear, and the foundation undergarments are as fetching as they are functional. You’ll also find sunglasses, jewelry, makeup, perfumes, bath products and candles. The ambient lounge music in the shop (also for sale) sets the mood for a delightful shopping experience. Luxury specializes in labels that you won’t find elsewhere. Look for specialty cosmetics, boutique perfumes and pretty camisole sets. Luxury has bridal and gift registry and can prepare wedding favors and gift baskets. Ask about Luxury’s bachelorette parties.
Mango’s Boutique
- Scarborough Faire, Duck
- (252) 261-6335
Mango’s is a women’s boutique with comfortable clothing that has an artsy, funky flair. You’ll find lots of linen clothing, sweaters, dresses, nice Ts, pants and skirts, all with flattering cuts and styles. Accessories, shoes and jewelry are sold here, and the staff is very helpful in pulling it all together.
Miss Lizzie’s
- The Marketplace, Southern Shores
- (252) 261-6810
From jeans to dressy wear, Miss Lizzie’s has you covered. You’ll find many names you’ll recognize in jeans, tops, pants and dressy outfits including French Dressing, Christopher Blue, David Kahn, One Girl Who, Alberto Macali, BKG, Vanilia, Khangura and Lauren Vidal. Miss Lizzie’s has an array of accessories including shoes, handbags and scarves plus gifts. “Fashion for the fun of it” is their motto.
Movie Gallery
- The Marketplace, Southern Shores
- (252) 261-0179
Movie Gallery has the Outer Banks’ best selection of new-release movies on DVD, with dozens of copies of the most popular titles. You can pre-order movies with a phone call. They also have a stock selection of some older movies, classics and children’s titles.
Nags Head Hammocks
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-1062
Nags Head Hammocks is the nation’s largest hammock retailer, and it started right here on the Outer Banks since 1974. The Duck location is next to the Methodist Church in a huge building built exclusively to show off these great hammocks. You’ll find hammocks, swings, chairs and stands, plus accessories like bolsters, pillows and foot rests. These hammocks are made with sturdy, weather-resistant materials, and they last a long, long time, even in the harsh Outer Banks conditions. Stop by the store to see the hammocks being crafted onsite.
Nail Trix
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 261-4600
Get those nails done right! Nail Trix specializes in acrylic nails, sculptured nails, nail overlays, nail art, French manicures, pedicures and waxing. Group appointments are available.
New Image Hair Salon
- The Marketplace, Southern Shores
- (252) 261-8081
New Image Hair Salon offers all the hair services you could need for a great look including cuts, styling, coloring, perming and more. They also sell a variety of styling products.
Nor’Banks Sailing Center
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-2900
In a perfect location on the Currituck Sound just north of the Duck Fire Station, Nor’Banks is a complete sailing and watersports center. They have a one-acre site, a 200-foot pier, a grassy lawn, bathrooms, picnic tables and umbrellas, so this is a great place to spend the day. They also have a great selection of rental sailboats—everything from Windrider Trimarans to Hobie Cats to 19-foot Flying Scots—that the whole family can fit in. Their U.S. Sailing Instructors provide a variety of professional instruction programs for youth and adults. Other activities you can pursue include kayak rentals (for onsite use or to take away to the site of your choice), Parasailing, motorboat rentals and Waverunner riding. Nor’Banks also sells sailboats, kayaks and accessories
North Beach Outfitters
- The Waterfront Shops, Duck
- (252) 261-6262
North Beach Outfitters has everything you need for the outdoor lifestyle and then some. Some of the most trusted names in outdoor wear are sold here, including The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Royal Robbins, Horny Toad, Keen, Chaco, Merrell, Teva and many more. You’ll find swimwear, clothing, jackets, shoes, sandals, sunglasses, watches and other accessories. They also sell Ocean Kayak, Necky and Current Designs kayaks and accessories. North Beach Outfitters takes reservations for Coastal Kayak Tours (see Recreation).
Ocean Annie’s
- Scarborough Faire, Duck
- (252) 261-3290
Contemporary crafts from dozens of American artisans are the focus at this Outer Banks gift institution. You’ll find functional and decorative pottery, metalwork, jewelry, woodworks, glass and chimes. They also sell a selection of wonderfully aromatic gourmet coffee beans.
Ocean Atlantic Rentals
- Duck Road, Duck
- (252) 261-4346
Ocean Atlantic Rentals is the ultimate vacation rental store. They rent many of the necessities, like baby gear, strollers, grills, linens, TVs and DVD players, rollaway beds, tables and chairs, wheel chairs, life jackets, etc. Plus they rent the fun stuff, such as surfboards, boogie boards, beach gear, utility carts, coolers, bikes, kayaks, rods and reels and sports equipment. They also have wedding supplies, such as chairs and tents. Delivery and pickup is available.
Ocean Threads
- The Marketplace, Southern Shores
- (252) 255-0074
With four locations on the Outer Banks, Ocean Threads is a favorite for surf-inspired street wear and swimwear for men, women and teens. You’ll find all the top-name surf brands including Roxy, O’Neill, Quiksilver and Volcom. Ocean Threads also sells sunglasses, body jewelry and an awesome selection of Ugg boots, sandals and flip-flops including Rainbow and Reef. Shop here for skateboards and skateboarding equipment.
Outer Banks Bear Factory
- Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
- (252) 255-BEAR (2327)
Kids will have a lot of fun at this store where they get to design their own stuffed animal. First, they pick out an animal, from alligators to white tigers, and, of course, bears. Then they get to stuff it, dress it and accessorize it. They give their new friend a check up and, last but not least, a name. Ta-da! An instant new friend. If you’re looking for an unusual birthday party or celebration idea, Outer Banks Bear Factory does parties. Their mobile unit can come to your house, church or festival. They also have clothes for Webkinz.
Outer Banks Running Co.
- Loblolly Pines, Duck
- (252) 255-5444
If running is your sport of choice, you’ll appreciate this store. They sell name-brand running shoes and are happy to give you expert assistance in getting the perfect fit. They also sell a great selection of running apparel and accessories. Local race information is available here.
