Shopping In Duck On The Outer Banks Of North Carolina

Lady Victorian

1213 Duck Road, 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.

Luxury

1177 Duck Road, 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 bridal gifts, pajamas, sunglasses, jewelry, mineral makeup, boutique perfumes, bath products and candles. Luxury specializes in bra fittings, hard-to-find cup sizes and labels that you won’t find anywhere else.

Mango’s Boutique

1177 Duck Road, 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.

New Image Hair Salon

5549 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, 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.

North Beach Outfitters

1240 Duck Road, 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 kayaks and accessories. North Beach Outfitters takes reservations for Coastal Kayak Tours (see Recreation).

Ocean Annie’s

1177 Duck Road, Scarborough Faire
Duck
(252) 261-3290

Contemporary crafts from dozens of American artisans are the focus at this Outer Banks gift institution, which has been in Duck for 29 years! You’ll find functional and decorative pottery, metalwork, jewelry, woodworks, glass and chimes. They also sell a selection of wonderfully aromatic gourmet coffee beans.

Outer Banks Furniture—Duck Outpost

1240 Duck Road, Waterfront Shops
Duck
(252) 261-0400

Outer Banks Furniture in Nags Head, a trusted local source in furnishing the whole house, has opened an outpost at the Waterfront Shops in Duck. This smaller location offers accent pieces, accessories, home decor and furniture, mainly with a beachy and cottage style.

Outer Banks Running Co.

1187 Duck Road, Loblolly Pines Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 255-5444

If running is your sport of choice, you’ll appreciate this store. They sell name-brand running shoes by Saucony, Etonic, Mizuno and Brooks and are happy to give you expert assistance in getting the perfect fit. They also sell a great selection of running apparel and accessories, mostly by Mizuno and Brooks. Local race information is available here too.

Outer Banks Surf Shop

Duck Road
Duck
(252) 261-4160

On the waterfront on the south end of Duck Village, Outer Banks Surf Shop offers all the traditional surf shop offerings –- surfboards, boogie boards and surf-related gear, clothing, bathing suits, sunglasses, jewelry and flip-flops. They also offer surfboard and boogie board rentals and surf lessons.

Outer Barks

1171 Duck Road, Scarborough Lane Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 261-6279, (888) 870-6279 toll-free

Dog lovers will fall in love with this store, which has everything imaginable for four-legged friends. Any dog you know would appreciate some of the natural and gourmet treats, toys and clothes sold here. There’s also dog-oriented clothing for people, dog and cat supplies and accessories, dog-breed art and jewelry, books and prints, collectibles and much more. Dogs are welcome, especially at Yappy Hour and other events; call for details on these pet parties.

Plum Crazy

Soundside Shops
Duck
(252) 261-1125

Plum Crazy is a fun, fabulous and funky boutique that is loved by the local ladies. This store features one-of-a-kind jewelry, functional art furniture, baby products, gifts, shoes, handbags and apparel, including labels like It Jeans, Red Engine Jeans, Miss Me, She-Bible and Trinity.

Ritula’s

1177 Duck Road, Scarborough Faire Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 255-0678

A new sister store to the popular Mango’s boutique, Ritula’s is a plus-size contemporary women’s store. The owner says it’s “where women’s diversity shines.” You’ll find edgy, unique and stylish clothes and accessories in plus sizes.

Rub-A-Dub Duck Bath Shop

1177 Duck Road, Scarborough Faire
Duck
(252) 261-0455

Rub-A-Dub Duck sells bath products that will soothe you after a day of shopping. Products from Burt’s Bees, Ahava, Upper Canada, Rich Frog and more are available. Make bath time lots of fun: This is also the place to find the largest selection (that we know of) of rubber ducks.

Solitary Swan

Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck Road
Duck
(252) 261-7676

If you’ve been shopping in Duck for many years, you probably remember the Solitary Swan when it was upstairs in Scarborough Faire. The owner moved away for a couple of years, but now she’s back and Solitary Swan is too, only now it’s next door in Scarborough Lane. This shop sells items you won’t find anywhere else, including garden accessories, home accessories, folk art, decoys, porcelain, retro tin signs and original wood signs. The folk art samplers here are special. Solitary Swan is open daily year round.

Sound Feet Shoes

1194 Duck Road
Duck
(252) 261-0490

For more than 20 years Sound Feet has been the Outer Banks’ premier shoe store with comfort brands like Naot, Birkenstock, Uggs, MBT, Crocs, Merrell, Keen, Dansko, Sperry, Mephisto, Ecco and Earth. They carry a large selection of sandals from Reef, Rainbow, Teva, Sanuk, Chaco and Olukai. They also have the major brands of athletic and skate shoes. The whole family can find shoes here, and the staff is well-trained to help you get the perfect fit.

SunScents

Osprey Landing Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 261-4100

SunScents is candle shop representing about 30 brands of candles in addition to the candles that owner Chuck Sowers makes at his Kitty Hawk studio. Chuck creates handmade seashell candles from shells he finds here on the Outer Banks. The shop also represents local artists, including Chuck’s wife, who creates hand-rolled grapevine wreaths embellished with seashells, as well as the beach glass jewelry line from Beachcomber Jewelry, made with locally harvested beach glass. SunScents has expanded into somewhat of a spa shop as well, offering bath and body products like lotions, bubble baths, bath salts and the full line of Burt’s Bees products.

Surfside Casuals and Suits Galore

Duck Soundside Shops
Duck
(252) 261-7264

Swimsuits are the specialty of this shop, one of many Surfside Casuals stores you’ll find on the Outer Banks. They carry a great range of sizes and cuts for every figure, so everyone should be able to find a flattering suit here. You’ll also find casual apparel, beach cover-ups and sarongs, tons of T-shirts, sandals, jewelry, shoes and sunglasses.

Surfside Tans

5381 N. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, Sandy Ridge Center
Southern Shores
(252) 441-9700

If you want a sun-kissed glow before you hit the beach, stop in at Surfside Tans. Concentrating on tanning only, this salon offers seven beds and four different tanning options, from lay-down to standing, from slow tanning to the mega-bed. A safer alternative is the Mystic Tan UV-free spray-tanning. Mystic was the inventor of spray-tanning and they’ve sprayed more than 15 million people. No appointments are taken; just walk in whenever you like.

Tarheel Trading Co.

1171 Duck Road, Scarborough Lane Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 255-0225

Established in 1979, Tarheel Trading Co. specializes in American handcrafts, from decorative to functional. You’ll find designer jewelry, painted wine glasses, fan pulls, leather bags, bells and chimes, woodcrafts and carvings, pottery, kaleidoscopes, puzzle boxes, accessories for the home, garden and kitchen, body products and so much more—all of it handmade by craftsmen from around the country.

The Culinary Duck

1177 Duck Road, Scarborough Faire
Duck
(252) 261-0455

Cooks and connoisseurs love The Culinary Duck. You’ll find everything for the kitchen and entertaining, including utensils, linens, teas, a unique assortment of teapots, porcelain pieces, specialty foods and wine accessories.

The Fudgery

1177 Duck Road, Scarborough Lane Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 255-0993

Go ahead and give in because you probably won’t be able to resist the sweet smells coming from this store. The candy makers at The Fudgery make their dense, delicious fudge in copper kettles in the store, and the aromas are heavenly. Watch them make a batch, then choose from a variety of tempting flavors, even sugar-free. This fudge must be good: The Fudgery started on the Outer Banks in 1980 and now has a veritable fudge empire of 30 stores around the country, including another one in Duck!

The Fudgery

Scarborough Faire Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 261-8283

The Fudgery is so popular they have two stores at neighboring shopping centers in Duck—just to be sure you don’t miss the tempting sweet aromas of their fudge. The candy makers at The Fudgery make their dense, delicious fudge in copper kettles in the store. Watch them make a batch, then choose from a variety of tempting flavors, even sugar-free.

The Glass Bead in Duck

1187 Duck Road, Loblolly Pines Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 255-0766

Whether you’re a serious beader and jewelry maker or you’re just looking for a way to entertain kids one afternoon, The Glass Bead is a fun stop. They have thousands of beads plus all the supplies you need to make necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings. Stock up on supplies to take home, or hang out and make your jewelry in the store with the assistance of the staff.

The Kid’s Store

1240 Duck Road, The Waterfront Shops
Duck
(252) 261-3553

When you bring the kids along on a shopping spree in Duck, reward them for good behavior with a trip to The Kid’s Store. They can choose from all sorts of popular and educational toys, pirate stuff, games, puzzles, books, kites, stuffed animals, rubber ducks and just plain fun finds.

The Mystic Jewel

1171 Duck Road, Scarborough Lane Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 255-5515

The Mystic Jewel sells top-quality, irresistible jewelry made of semi-precious gemstones set in sterling silver and 14 karat gold. Every piece of jewelry is either made on site or personally hand chosen. The staff has great knowledge of the jewelry. Custom jewelry design and repair, watch battery replacement and pearl knotting are also offered. They honor the mystical powers of gemstones and the way they help our bodies, minds and spirits. The Mystic Jewel also has a store at Timbuck II in Corolla.