There are wonderful stores on Hatteras Island, and if you do want to do some browsing and shopping here, you’ll be pleased with the quality and variety of opportunities.
Hatteras Island shops are all locally owned, which allows for great individual character, and the staff members are always friendly and helpful. If you’re out looking for something frivolous and fun, you’ll happen upon it. Cape Hatteras souvenirs abound, from miniature lighthouses to design-your-own T-shirts to hermit crabs. You’ll also find clothes and the essentials – jewelry, clothing, bathing suits, beach toys, watersports equipment, home decor, gourmet food and incredible artwork by local and national artists. You could easily spend an entire day cruising among Hatteras Island’s shops from Rodanthe to Hatteras Village, though the biggest concentrations of retail stores are in Avon, Buxton and Hatteras Village.
If you’re looking for necessities, you’ll find what you need, whether it’s a get-well card, a good book for the beach, a latch for the screen door or backing for your fly line. One large chain grocery store, a couple of smaller but well-stocked mom-and-pop grocers and several gourmet shops fill the food needs on Cape Hatteras. You’ll find tackle stores in every village, and watersports equipment shops are everywhere.
Hatteras Island shops listed here are arranged in geographical order, starting in Rodanthe and ending in Hatteras Village. We figured this order would make more sense to visitors who don’t know the island well rather than listing the shops alphabetically.
Austin’s South Island Seafood and Produce N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1352
When you’re cooking in, stop here for fresh local seafood, including fish, crabmeat and shrimp, along with fresh produce.
Island Convenience Store N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2239
Island Convenience is a one-stop shop. They sell gas, groceries, beer and wine, beach supplies, film, sundries, ice, souvenirs, film, T-shirts and other clothing, plus they have a bait and tackle shop and a deli for hot, quick meals (see Marilyn’s Deli in Restaurants).
Rodanthe Surf Shop N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2412
This classic, surf-only shop has been a Rodanthe fixture for more than 15 years. Rodanthe Surf Shop is a hardcore surf shop with no fluff or over-commercialized merchandise. This is the place to get your own Hatteras Glass Surfboard, which are shaped on site by custom order. There’s also clothing for men, women and children, plus sunglasses and other surf-related needs. It’s in the little house next to Island Convenience.
Sea Chest N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2303
Sea Chest’s name is right on target. This store is a veritable treasure chest offering an incredible assortment of stuff: chimes, kites, stained glass, figurines, books, calendars, jewelry, carvings, nautical souvenirs, collectibles and so much more we couldn’t possibly name it all here. The back of the store is dedicated to antiques, with lots of china, dishes and collectibles.
North Beach Campground Store N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2378
This gas station offers groceries, drinks and snacks, RV supplies and some tackle. It’s also the headquarters for the North Beach Campground.
Hatteras Jack N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2428
Hatteras Jack is well-known for its expertise in building custom rods and reels. They also offer expert repairs of fishing equipment, stock all the bait and tackle you could need for a Hatteras Island fishing trip and refer fishing charters. Ice and drinks are available, and this is a weigh station. There’s also a small café onsite that offers sit-down meals or boxed lunches and dinners for takeout.
JoBob’s Trading Post Sudie Payne Road and N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2201
JoBob's is a convenience store offering groceries, snacks, convenience items, a good selection of bottled sauces, beer and wine, plus fresh seafood. Fresh clams, fish, scallops and shrimp are kept on ice ready for you to buy. In true island fashion, JoBob's doubles as a souvenir store and also offers bait and tackle and beach accessories.
Shoreline Beach Mart N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1403
Whatever you need for your beach, camping or fishing trip, you can get it here. They’ve got groceries, bait, tackle, gifts and souvenirs, supplies, ice, drinks and more.
Village Video Pamlico Station, N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2988
For those rainy days and mellow nights at home, Village Video rents movies of every genre for every age group. Village Video has the best selection of new releases on Hatteras Island. Vacationers are welcome, and no membership is required. They also rent PlayStation II.
Hatteras Gifts and Ts
Pamlico Station, N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1404
Look here for Outer Banks and Hatteras Island souvenir shirts and sweatshirts, including all the official OBX gear. You’ll also find jewelry, gifts and souvenirs.
Moon Over Hatteras Gift Shop Pamlico Station, N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1416
This store offers a great variety of gifts. You’ll find nice jewelry, including sterling silver jewelry and special pieces by Christophe Poly. There are also toys, prints and a nice selection of home accessories and accent pieces. Moon Over Hatteras also entices shoppers with fudge.
Surfside Casuals Pamlico Station, N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1414
With several stores on Hatteras Island and more on the northern Outer Banks, Surfside Casuals is one of the area’s most well-known names in beach apparel and sportswear. Surfside Casuals offers some of the hottest brand names in surf- and beach-inspired clothing for women, men and children. The swimsuit section offers hundreds of suits, including separates, for every shape and age.
Hotline Thrift Shops Just off N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 473-5121
This thrift shop raises funds for Hotline, a crisis shelter and domestic violence prevention service for women and children and a 24-hour crisis line. You can donate used items or buy goods at reasonable prices. This location sells clothing and knick knacks; no appliances or large items here. Look for it in a gray building by the Rodanthe Fire Station. Hours are Monday 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ocean Gourmet and Gifts N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1166
When you’ve got some spare time to browse around the shops of Rodanthe, stop in Ocean Gourmet and Gifts. There are lots of fun souvenirs here, including lighthouse collectibles, figurines, jewelry, mugs, key chains and more. You’ll find some beach-inspired clothes and swimsuits. You can also indulge in a variety of sweets, including homemade fudge, at this store.
Reef N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-2821
Reef offers stuff you’ll need for the beach plus lots of souvenirs. You’ll find towels, chairs, hats, rafts, sunglasses and toys. You can also get henna tattoos and novelty T-shirts.
Kitty Hawk Kites Waves Village, N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
(252) 987-1100, (877) FLY-THIS
This store, one of several locations of Kitty Hawk Kites along the Outer Banks, sells toys, kites, T-shirts, clothing, gifts and souvenirs. This is also the home base of Kitty Hawk Kites’ Hatteras Island Kiteboarding Center, where you can buy kiteboarding gear and take lessons.
Fudgery Waves Village, N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
Your mouth will water as you watch hand-crafted fudge being prepared on thick marble slabs. With such a variety, it’s tempting — we bet you can’t resist!
Waves
Dare Building Supply N.C. Highway 12, Waves
(252) 987-2744
This big lumber and construction supply store isn’t just for contractors and builders. They also offer hardware, beach goods, house wares, RV and camping supplies, flags and other items a vacationer might need.
Michael Halminski Photo Gallery N.C. Highway 12, Waves
(252) 987-2401
Michael Halminski is one of the Outer Banks’ most talented photographers. His photographs of birds, wildlife, water, sky and local scenes perfectly capture the mood of Hatteras Island. Photographs and note cards are available for sale at his island studio. Call before stopping by.
Home Port Gallery and Gifts St. Waves Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Waves
(252) 987-1550
If you're looking for a gift or vacation souvenir, Home Port Gifts offers a variety of items to choose from. You'll find nautical gifts, local artwork, pottery, gold and silver jewelry, lighthouses, cards, stained glass, chimes and candles, including the new clean-burning olive oil candles.
REAL Watersports N.C. Highway 12, Waves
(252) 987-9990, (866) REAL-KITE
REAL Watersports’ new retail shop offers 7,000 square feet of gear, apparel and accessories for the sporting crowd. Part of the store is a fully stocked rental and demo shop where you can rent kayaks and equipment for standup paddleboarding, kiteboarding and surfing. The retail shop sells hard goods and has a complete Thule roof rack department for hauling around all that equipment. They also stock all major brands of surf-industry clothing (including Rusty, Roxy, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Volcom, Hurley and Patagonia) plus sunglasses, watches, books and much more.
Island Dyes N.C. Highway 12, Salvo
(252) 987-2121
Island Dyes will transport you to a different era, to the funky world of tie-dye T-shirts and tobacco accessories. You’ll also find pottery, jewelry, gifts and clothing. This store is linked to Island Tattoo and Island Coffee, making the stop here extra worthwhile. The great music playing in this store will keep you hanging around for a while.
Island Tattoo N.C. Highway 12, Salvo
(252) 987-2465
Island Tattoo is a full-service tattoo and body piercing studio, licensed and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Health and members of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists. The four tattoo artists on staff have 30 years of combined experience and are versed in all styles of tattooing. You can choose from 25,000 designs, but custom and freehand work is done here too. The whole gamut of body piercing is part of the deal here.
The Blue Whale N.C. Highway 12, Salvo
(252) 987-2335
The Blue Whale has been in business on Hatteras Island for 38 years. They sell just about all the convenience items you'll need plus other fun stuff, including bait and tackle, groceries, hot sauces, gourmet coffee beans, imported and domestic beer, wine, beach supplies, ice, gas and diesel fuel, books and magazines. The Blue Whale also has a propane exchange and offers notary service.
The Fishin’ Hole 27202 Sand St., Salvo
(252) 987-2351
IIn business since the 1970s, The Fishin’ Hole is a full-service tackle shop with live bait (including live eels) and tackle plus brand-name rods and reels. It is an official weigh station, and the staff repairs rods and reels. They also sell groceries, snacks and drinks, beach supplies, T-shirts, waders, hip boots and clothing.
Pea Island Art Gallery N.C. Highway 12, Salvo
(252) 987-2879
The southernmost building on the soundside in Salvo, this gallery is housed in an exquisite building that’s a replica of an 1874 life-saving station. The building itself attracts well-deserved attention, but wait until you see what’s inside. Owner Kim Robertson sells her mixed-media photography here, but she also represents nearly 100 other local and regional artists, including her mother and sister and artists she met while on the art-show circuit. There’s a broad mix of media, from fiber, wood and glass to all range of two-dimensional works. Part of the proceeds from the gallery sales benefits the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge and the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station.
Kitty Hawk Kites Island Shops, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-6060, (800) FLY-THIS
Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the kiddie kind to high-tech stunt varieties. The store also sells fun things, like flags, toys, boomerangs and games. Kitty Hawk Kites offers the Outer Banks’ largest selection of Crocs, Pirate Booty, Rt. 12 and Life Is Good apparel and the coolest selection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and outdoor apparel. It also offers unique toys and gifts that you won’t find anywhere else on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites has 13 locations from Corolla to Ocracoke.
Fisherman’s Daughter N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-6148
Be prepared for some serious shopping. Fisherman’s Daughter offers a great assortment of goods, from the Brighton collection and Pandora jewelry to the Vera Bradley line. The upstairs gallery offers Yankee Candles, unique Christmas ornaments and decorations, furniture, books and collectibles, including Willow Tree angels.
Nags
Head Hammocks N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-3744
Nags Head Hammocks have been handcrafted on the Outer Banks since 1974. The rope hammocks, hammock swings and chairs are a favorite souvenir that will put you in a vacation mood all year long. The ropes, wood and hardware used in Nags Head Hammocks are weather-resistant, so these hammocks hold up extremely well and last a very long time. Stop by the store to see the hammocks being crafted onsite.
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Glass Bead Dairy Queen Shopping Center,
N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-7020
Let your creative streak shine at this make-your-own-jewelry store. The Glass Bead has thousands of beads, including handmade beads, crystals, semiprecious stones, charms and seed beads, plus hemp for designing your own necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry. You can make the jewelry here, and lessons are offered. All the supplies you need are available, including cording, thread, clasps and idea books. Pre-made jewelry is for sale as well. Java Junction, a coffee shop and Internet café is right
next door.
Avon Surf Shop N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4783
Avon Surf Shop sells Newton Surfboards, which are made by a local shaper Mark Newton in Buxton, plus boards by McTavish and Sharp Eye. They also have a great skate selection and do custom orders for skateboards. You'll find wetsuits, rash guards, apparel for men, women and children, shoes and flip-flops, handmade jewelry and more. Half of the store is a women's surf boutique featuring cutting edge surf-inspired fashion. Clothing lines you’ll find include Volcom, RVCA and Jobell, which is a line of one-of-a-kind women’s clothing made from vintage clothing and accessories. Avon Surf Shop is just south of the Dolphin Den in north Avon.
Frank and Fran’s N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4171
This tackle shop calls itself the “Fisherman’s Friend” because it offers everything an angler could need, including fine cigars for those times when the bite is slow. Frank and Fran’s sells bait and tackle, fishing supplies and gear, ice, beverages and much more. Stop by for fishing advice, information on Cape Hatteras Anglers Club tournaments and a complimentary cup of coffee. This is an official weigh station.
Dockside
Hatteras N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5445
Dockside Hatteras specializes in beach home decor. They sell furniture, including sofas, chairs, tables, bar stools, beds and chests, plus home necessities like mattresses, colorful shower curtains, bath mats, pots and pans, dishes, glasses, dish towels and more. Home accents are available too, such as end tables, mirrors, framed prints, lamps, rugs and throw pillows. They also sell outdoor furniture, and this is a great place to find gifts. Dockside Hatteras delivers for free.
Hatteras Island Boardsports N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-6160
Hatteras Island Boardsports is a one-stop shop for surf gear and apparel for men, women and kids. Some brand names you'll find here include Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Roxy and Rusty, along with surfboards by Dewey Weber, Rusty and HIB. They rent surfboards and offer surfing lessons.
Island Spice & Wine N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-7750
Your taste buds will love you for visiting this store. The wine selection is vast and pleasantly surprising, with numerous worthy selections from California and around the world. You’ll also find fine tea and coffee, specialty sauces, hard-to-find spices, imported olive oils and vinegars, cheeses, sweets, chocolates, gourmet snacks and many other things that will inspire a night of cooking. The store also sells sushi-making supplies, cookbooks, dishes and other kitchen-related items. Gifts and gift baskets are available.
Breeze Thru Avon N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-3347
This drive-through beverage store offers drinks and beer of all varieties, and you never have to leave your car to get it. The staff person brings it to you. They sell gas, ice and snacks too.
Mill Creek Gifts N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-3188
This gift shop, in the same building as the Breeze Thru, sells ornaments, home accents, local artwork, seashells, stained glass, wind chimes and other items that add a sparkle to any home’s decor. T-shirts and jewelry are available as well. There’s also a theme of angels, mermaids and fairies at this shop.
Hatteras
Island Toy Store N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-7171
Hatteras Island Toy Store is the only dedicated toy store on the island, and it’s the place to find a toy to suit any age group. You’ll find baby toys, beach toys, puzzles, pirate toys, a huge line of costumes for kids and adults and all the popular brand toys kids know and love. One entire room is devoted as a Thomas the Tank Engine playroom, and the store sells an enormous selection of everything Thomas. They also sell hermit crabs and all their accessories and hold really fun hermit crab races on Fridays. The Hatteras Island Toy Store has activities five days a week in the summer — a story day, dress-up day, arts and crafts day, Thomas play day and the hermit crab races. It’s next to Studio 12 Paint Our Pottery in Avon.
Studio 12 Paint Our Pottery N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-7899
When you’re looking for something to do beyond the beach, get creative at this pottery-painting studio. You select an item, paint it to your heart’s content, and they’ll fire and glaze it for you to pick up later in the week. They also offer all the supplies you’ll need to design and craft your own mosaics. It’s open Monday through Saturday or by appointment for parties. Studio 12 also crafts custom hand-painted tiles and tile murals.
Sandcastles N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-7171
Sandcastles is an art gallery/gift shop featuring local artwork along with mouth-blown glass, hand-painted tiles, locally crafted jewelry, mosaic house wares, hand-painted nautical-themed dishware and a good selection of Jessica Galbreath mermaids. There’s a lot of stained glass, including wind chimes, lighting, frames and boxes. You’ll also find shells.
Uglie Mugs Coffeehouse N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5590
Uglie Mugs offers quite the combination of enticements -- coffee, baked goods, Internet access and beads galore. The bead shop offers thousands of beads and all the supplies you need to make your own jewelry.
The Village Grocery N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4402
The Village Grocery is the purveyor of all the fine food items you’ll need to stock your vacation home kitchen. It sells fresh seafood and produce plus fine wines and cheeses. A butcher is on staff, specializing in Angus beef. There’s also a deli featuring Boar’s Head meats. This is a full-service grocery store, and the salad bar is an extra reason to come here.
Kinnakeet Corner N.C. Highway 12 and Harbor Dr., Avon
(252) 995-7011
This corner convenience store sells gas, grocery items, snacks, drinks, beer and wine, beach supplies, bait and tackle, souvenirs and gifts, plus hot foods for breakfast and lunch. There’s also an ATM here.
Risky Business Seafood Market N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4211
Risky Business offers shrimp, fish, scallops, crabs and clams, and they’ll steam up spiced shrimp or crabs for you to take out if you don’t want to cook them yourself. They sell great homemade crab cakes and all the favorite seafood condiments as well. Risky Business also has a store on the waterfront in Hatteras Village.
Gaskins Gallery 40462 North End Rd., Avon
(252) 995-6617
It’s worth the trip onto the back roads of Avon to find this gallery. Turn west on Harbor Road (at the stoplight) then take a right on North End Road. The gallery is in a cedar-shake house a little ways down on the left. In two levels of galleries, you’ll find paintings and pottery by local artists, prints, photography, Annalee dolls, jewelry and other works of art. Gaskins Gallery specializes in framing.
Deep Blue N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 986-1211
This mega-store sells things you need for the beach -- towels, swim suits, body boards, rafts and toys. You’ll also find lots of souvenirs and novelty items.
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Atlantic Rentals N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5868, (800) 635-9559
Ocean Atlantic Rentals specializes in providing items that vacationers don’t want to bring with them. Strollers, baby equipment, wheelchairs, roll-away beds, umbrellas, beach chairs, beach cabanas, bicycles for the whole family, volleyball nets, DVD players and VCRs, movie rentals and much more. They even deliver. Advance reservations are recommended.
T-Shirt Whirl N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4111
Located next to Ocean Atlantic Rentals, T-Shirt Whirl has you covered in the T-shirt department. You can choose from one of a jillion decal designs to have pressed onto a plain shirt. They sell the popular OBX and HI stuff plus jewelry and lots of novelty items.
Village Video N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5138
Village Video rents DVD movies at four locations on Hatteras Island. They offer a great selection of new releases plus the classics that you want to watch again and again. Vacationers are welcome, and no membership is required. They also rent PlayStation II.
SailWorld N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4141
SailWorld is a full-service windsurfing and kiteboarding shop, and they sell new and used gear for both sports. They offer a full range of boards, sails, rig components, accessories, wetsuits, hardware and spare parts. You can try many models before you buy. The store also sells street wear and accessories.
Mad Mad Hatteras N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-6873
Step into the world of artful living at Mad Mad Hatteras. This is a place where color, style, fun and function combine in ways that celebrate your zest for life. This one-of-a-kind shop features art-to-wear clothing, fabulous footwear, and delightful décor for your home and your home away from home. There are great gifts, bubbly bath and body products and all sorts of other wonderful whatnots you won’t find anywhere else. Look for the purple building in the heart of Avon next to Nino’s Pizza.
Ocean Threads Beachwear Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-9099
With five 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.
Surfside Casuals Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-5577
Everybody can find a swimsuit at this store. With four stores on Hatteras Island and more on the northern Outer Banks, Surfside Casuals is one of the area’s most well-known names in swimwear, beach apparel and sportswear. Surfside Casuals offers some of the hottest brand names in surf- and beach-inspired clothing for women, men and children. The swimsuit section offers hundreds of suits, including separates, for every shape and age.
Sweet N Simple Pleasures Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-0012
When your sweet tooth demands satisfaction, this shop is the go-to place in Avon. It offers handmade fudge, sweet or savory nuts, a variety of candy, ice cream and coffee. You’ll also find souvenirs and lighthouses.
Jewels by the Sea Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-3632
Jewels by the Sea is a good place to find a special gift. You’ll find 14-karat gold jewelry, silver jewelry and sea glass jewelry, some of it locally made, along with jewelry by Hawaiian designer Denny Wong, Kabana, Lauren G. Adams and Reller Gold Hook Bracelets. You’ll also find designer sunglasses, Italian leather hand bags and designer perfume.
Food Lion Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4488
Food Lion is a major chain grocery store, the largest on the island. They offer fresh produce, a bakery, hot foods and all the grocery items you’ll need.
Island Cycles & Sports Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-4336
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service bike shop that sells and rents bikes and scooters for the whole family, delivers rentals to your location, services and repairs cycles and sells cycling gear. Island Cycles is also in the watersports business, renting kayaks and surfboards and selling Flexifoil kiteboarding equipment.
Try My Nuts Nut Company Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-7000
Feeling a little hungry? This store sells delicious nuts, including gourmet roasted nuts, chocolate-covered nuts, honey-roasted nuts and others in all flavors and varieties. They also sell chocolates, candy, popcorn, cookie mixes, drink mixes, T-shirts and an incredible assortment of hot sauces.
Dollar Tree Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-0100
Everything in this store costs just $1. You’ll find a variety of stuff, such as toys, decorations, food, cleaning supplies, kitchen supplies, toiletries, home décor and a whole lot more. This is a great place to take children because they can always find an inexpensive item to take home.
Beach Pharmacy Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-3811
This pharmacy fill prescriptions, plus it offers a variety of over-the-counter medicines, sundries, beach supplies and more.
Ace Hardware Hatteras Island Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-6600
Now in a new and much bigger stand-alone location, Ace Hardware sells everything for the home, garden and yard. Most people know Ace as a traditional hardware store, a place to find tools, paint, hardware and lawn and garden supplies. But you may not know that they also sell deck furniture, cleaning supplies, kitchen items, bathroom accessories, beach good, pet supplies, holiday decorations, fishing tackle, grills, gifts, home accessories, art supplies, Carhartt clothing and much more.
Askins Creek Store N.C. Highway 12, Avon
(252) 995-6283
The southernmost commercial business in Avon, this store sells necessities and fun stuff. Gas and diesel fuel, beer and wine, groceries, snacks, beach items, sunscreen, bait and tackle, ice, beach toys, T-shirts, local interest books, maps, charts, cards, souvenirs, gifts and flags are just some of the things you’ll find here. Askins Creek also has an automatic car wash with undercarriage and a manual car wash, and if you buy this service you get $1 off any purchase of $15 or more in the store. Money orders and money wiring services are available.
The Elegant Attic N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-4468
The Elegant Attic is an antiques shop housed in an old Buxton cottage that the owner saved from demolition. The shop’s main feature is a spectacular selection of antique stained-glass windows and doors imported from England. You’ll find other antiques as well, including English and domestic furniture. The prices are very reasonable. The shop, which is south of the Buxton post office, is huge and you could easily spend a couple of hours browsing around in here. The owner also has vignettes set up in her house and welcomes folks into her home to see how she uses the windows as décor.
Day Dreams Clothing N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5548
This store is the stylish girl’s dream come true. Sister store to a Charlottesville, Virginia, Day Dreams, this store combines the best of city chic with the best of island style. You’ll find swimwear for everyone, sundresses, flip-flops and sunglasses as well as designer dresses and separates, jewelry, nice accessories and a great selection of clothes. We love the selection of hats and purses. The sale rack alone is worth devoting some serious time to.
Surfside Casuals N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-3352
Everybody can find a swimsuit at this store. With four stores on Hatteras Island and more on the northern Outer Banks, Surfside Casuals is one of the area’s most well-known names in swimwear, beach apparel and sportswear. Surfside Casuals offers some of the hottest brand names in surf- and beach-inspired clothing for women, men and children. The swimsuit section offers hundreds of suits, including separates, for every shape and age.
Dillon’s Corner N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5083
This is really two stores in one. Downstairs it’s a tackle shop with bait, tackle, rods and reels, gas, gear, waders, boots, snacks, rod and reel repair, custom-rod building, tide charts and everything else for fishermen. Upstairs it’s a gift shop and gallery with artwork, prints, ceramics, candles, local interest books, novelties, lighthouse figurines, T-shirts and many other gifts and souvenirs. New at Dillon’s Corner is a digital photo machine where you can print your own photos off your digital camera.
The Red Drum N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5414
The legendary Red Drum, serving Hatteras Island since 1954, offers all the bait, tackle, supplies, gear and advice you’ll need, plus rod building and repair. It’s in a strip center that also houses a grocery store, a gas station, an auto parts store and an auto repair shop.
Village Video Buxton Back Rd., Buxton
(252) 995-6227
For the latest and greatest in movies, visit Village Video, renting DVD movies at four locations on Hatteras Island. They offer a great selection of new releases plus the classics that you want to watch again and again. Vacationers are welcome, and no membership is required. They also rent PlayStation II.
Dare Building Supply Buxton Back Road, Buxton
(252) 995-4441
This is Hatteras Island’s only full-service lumber and building supply company. It’s also a hardware store with everything that do-it-yourselfers need. They also have a store in Waves.
Hotline Thrift Shops N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 986-1332
Whether you’re donating used items or looking for something new to you, supporting this shop helps raise funds for Hotline, a crisis line, shelter and domestic violence and sexual assault prevention service. The thrift shop accepts and sells clothes, books, magazines, home accessories and appliances, furniture, baby items, toys and much more.
Sweet Street N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-6649
A delicious destination for children of all ages, Sweet Street offers a chance to indulge your sweet tooth and your love of island history. This candy shop is located in a historic home that was floated over the sound from Avon to Buxton following a storm in 1833. Sweet Street sells candy only –- fudge, saltwater taffy, old-fashioned favorites and lots of chocolates, including seashore shaped chocolate. It’s open spring through Christmas.
Woods Oceanic Art N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-6165
This art gallery specializes in local artwork. Buxton artist Kim Mosher sells her very popular prints and tiles here, and you’ll also find surf art and other creations from the local talent pool.
Natural Art Surf Shop N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5682
Natural Art has been a fixture on the island surfing scene since 1977, and it’s all about serious surfing. They shape custom boards and create custom artwork so you can design your own. They sell new and used boards and rent surf boards, body boards and wetsuits. They also repair surfboards. All the surfing support gear is here too: clothing, footwear, wetsuits, rash guards, accessories, sunscreen, art, you name it.
Diamond Shoals Seafood Market N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5521
Diamond Shoals Restaurant has an awesome seafood market where you can pick up locally caught seafood to cook at home yourself or a purchase a fully cooked take-out dinner. Select from shrimp, clams, scallops, inshore and offshore fish, crabs and Diamond Shoals’ well-known homemade crab cakes. If you’re not in the mood to cook, let the market staff cook the seafood for you. They can fry, grill or broil any of the seafood for take-out, and after 5 p.m. they also offer sides to go — hushpuppies, French fries, cole slaw, baked potatoes or mashed potatoes. You’ll find the market in the same building as the restaurant. It’s open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day in the summer. Call for off-season hours.
Keith’s Cave N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5521
This gift shop offers beachy souvenirs like T-shirts, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, lighthouse notions and more.
Ocean Notions Osprey Shopping Center, N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-4335
Ocean Notions is a fun place. They offer gifts and souvenirs, jewelry, sundresses, tank tops, swimsuits, board shorts, T-shirts, sandals and other things you need for the beach.
Conner’s Supermarket N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5711
Family owned and operated on Hatteras Island for more than 45 years, Conner’s is a full-service grocery store that caters to locals and visitors. They offer a wide selection of items, from everyday necessities to gourmet treats. There’s a large selection of meats and produce, and the deli counter offers meats, cheeses and hot food specials to take away. Beach items and souvenirs are also available here.
The Old Gray House Light Plant Rd., Buxton
(252) 995-6098
The Old Gray House is one of those stores that vacationers can’t wait to return to each year. The store is housed in an historic island home across from Connor’s Market. Inside you’ll find tons of treasures and gifts, much of it handcrafted. Christmas decorations, baskets, wreaths, cross-stitch, woodwork, birdhouses, dolls, knickknacks, potpourri, plants, garden statuary, bird baths, shells and much more will keep you here browsing for quite some time, and you’ll want to stay awhile and talk with the friendly owners.
Buxton
Village Books N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-4240
At this bookstore you get to wander around in a charming old cottage with sloping, creaky floors. The owner, Gee Gee Rosell, has a welcoming smile and great taste in books. Look for cookbooks, local interest books and music, fiction, nonfiction, best sellers, a great selection of Southern fiction, mysteries, field guides, half-price used books, unique greeting cards and note cards, journals and much more. It’s open year round.
Caper’s
Light 48378 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-6011
This gift shop offers a great variety, so much that you really have to come see it for yourself. You’ll find books, stained glass, flags, jewelry, nautical items, T-shirts, hats, driftwood, Harbor Lights and lots of lighthouses. It’s between the post office and the school.
Buxton Seafood N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-5085
Come to Buxton Seafood to purchase the freshest food straight from the sea. Fish, clams, shrimp, scallops, oysters, crabs and more are available from this shop, where you can always trust the quality. They also sell grocery items, including steaks and sauces, wine, produce and sushi supplies. You’ll find it next to the Cape water tower.
Island Garden Center Buccaneer Drive and N.C. Highway 12, Buxton
(252) 995-4288
Island Garden Center is a full-service garden shop selling a variety of plants, flowers and vegetables as well as topsoil, potting soil, fertilizers and everything else you need for planting. The staff is knowledgeable about what plants work well in the island environment, and they sell the hardy plants that do well on the oceanfront and soundfront.
Islander Gifts N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-5427
When you’re zipping down Highway 12 into Frisco, don’t miss this shop, the first one in the village. Islander Gifts carries a vast selection of gifts and souvenirs, including hermit crabs, pirate toys, jewelry, T-shirts, seashells and nautical-inspired home decor items.
Indian
Town Gallery and Gifts N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-5181
Indian Town Gallery, next to Island Perks Coffee Shop, is one of the Outer Banks’ best art galleries. Most the art is made by Outer Banks artists, the majority of them from the island. The gallery also sells handmade crafts from locals and select artists from around the country. One look in here and you’ll be convinced that the gift of creativity is abundant by the sea. This is the place to come for original works of art, some of them exclusive to this gallery, including paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodworks, photographs, blown glass, baskets, handmade journals and more. Most days you’ll find native painter Wayne Fulcher at work here.
Hatteras Trading Company & Island Windblocks
N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-9990
This little pink shop at milepost 66 is stocked with home, patio and tiki bar décor. From the bright colors of the Caribbean metal art to the elegant beauty of the handmade wood and metal seashore wall scenes, lamps and mirrors, you’re sure to find a special something here. Check out the new surfer designs and saltwater fish collections. There’s a new line of Hawaiian shirts, hula outfits, luau supplies and steel-drum music. The popular beach windblocks are still available for sale or rent and are still only $7 a day or $35 a week.
Island Choppers N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 986-2453
Island Choppers caters to the motorcycling crowd with T-shirts, parts and accessories for American and metric motorcycles, tune-up parts, chrome, leather chaps and vests. They also sell scooters and scooter parts. This is also an official inspection facility.
Hatteras Ink N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-6756
Want a vacation memory that will last forever? Come to Hatteras Ink for a tattoo. This studio specializes in custom work and original designs, although there are flash books you can look through for ideas. It’s certified by the N.C Board of Health. The studio also offers T-shirts, original surf art, paintings and prints. Appointments are preferred but are not always necessary. Hatteras Ink is open year round but usually closes for a few weeks in winter.
Frisco Tackle N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-4361
Frisco Tackle offers everything you need for fishing -- bait and tackle, gear, ice, drinks, rod and reel rentals, clam rake rentals and more. You’ll also find a good selection of gifts and T-shirts.
Scotch Bonnet Fudge and Gifts N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-4242, (888) 354-4242
Scotch Bonnet sells sweets and souvenirs. By far the biggest draw is their fudge, which is made fresh in house and is so good it was featured on the Food Network. You’ll find more than 30 flavors, so we dare to try to resist. They also sell 24 flavors of saltwater taffy and 24 flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans. Sugar-free fudge and taffy can be found here. Scotch Bonnet sells nice souvenirs, not junk, including seashells, T-shirts and more. They sell hermit crabs in the summer; ask about the hermit crab races on summer Fridays.
Frisco Woods Campstore N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-5208
This is the ultimate campground store, but it’s much more than that. They sell all the necessities, such as ice, drinks, snacks, film, groceries, beach and camping supplies, hot coffee, beer and wine, and ice cream, but they also feature local books, puzzles, games, gifts, T-shirts and souvenirs. Stop in to ask about windsurfing lessons and kayak rentals and to inquire about the campground and camping cabins.
All
Decked Out N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-4319, (800) 321-2392
All Decked Out offers finely made outdoor furniture, hand-crafted on site, including Adirondack chairs and rockers, loungers, picnic tables, swings and much more. All furniture is made of Atlantic white cedar, which is durable and weathers beautifully. Delivery is available from Corolla to Ocracoke, and they ship if you can’t get it home on your own.
This Little Cottage 53460 N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-3320
It's a little bit hip, a little bit elegant, a little bit casual and a whole lot of fun. This Little Cottage stocks the latest names in bath and body (L'Occitane, Gianna Rose), fine linens and pajamas (Matteo, Shabby Chic, Pine Cone Hill, PJ Salvage) and great coastal accents for your home. They also have gifts for babies and toddlers.
Red Drum Pottery N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-5757
Now in a new location next to This Little Cottage, this is the working studio of potters Wes Lassiter and Rhonda Bates. You can often catch the potters at the wheel, and you can see their functional and decorative pieces on display in the gallery. You must stop in to see their award-winning relief ceramic tiles and ornaments imprinted with sea life and wildlife. The Christmas tree ornaments are the perfect souvenirs of a Hatteras vacation. There’s a painting gallery here as well, representing Rhonda’s work.
Surfside Casuals N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-4408
With several stores on Hatteras Island and more on the northern Outer Banks, Surfside Casuals is one of the area’s most well-known names in beach apparel and sportswear. Surfside Casuals offers some of the hottest brand names in surf- and beach-inspired clothing for women, men and children. The swimsuit section offers hundreds of suits, including separates, for every shape and age.
Frisco Rod & Gun N.C. Highway 12, Frisco
(252) 995-5366
Frisco Rod & Gun offers all the goods for the avid outdoor sportsman. Guns, hunting gear, clothing, fishing rods, fly fishing and conventional tackle, bait, waders, sunglasses, binoculars -– you name it, it’s here. It’s also a convenience store selling Shell gas, snacks, drinks and a good selection of groceries and beach toys.
Envy Stowe on Twelve, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-1116
This is not your ordinary beach boutique. Envy brings cutting-edge fashion from fun new designers on the West Coast straight to Hatteras Village. The clothing, accessories and shoes help pull together hot looks that owner Jody Stowe describes as “reckless style.” Jody and her staff specialize in individual attention and helping each woman get the look that is right for her. Jody also offers personal shopping services.
Crave Beauty Boutique Stowe on Twelve, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2015
Crave is like a mini-Sephora, and it’s worth making a trip to Hatteras Village. This beauty boutique carries designer makeup, bath and body products, hair and nail products and fragrance. You’ll find Kai fragrance, makeup by Alison Raffaele, Bloom and Liptini, nail products by Essi, hair care products by Blow, body products by Get Fresh, and so much more. Make-up application and make-overs are offered, and this is a great place to find a gift.
Family Jewels Stowe on Twelve, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2323
Family Jewels is Hatteras Island’s only store dedicated exclusively to jewelry. Most of the jewelry here is handmade by owner/jeweler Wendy Sisler. Her creations are crafted of Murano glass beads, pearls, gemstones, crystals and silver. A few other select artists are represented here too.
Karen Rhodes Billfish Art Stowe on Twelve, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-4096
Whimsical billfish — that’s about the best way to describe Karen Rhodes’ unique artwork, which celebrates the offshore fishing culture of Hatteras Village. Her designs are highly original and fun. Karen takes her signature billfish images and puts them on a variety of products such as tees, prints, tiles, cutting boards, Tervis tumblers, belts, flip-flops, baby rompers, pajamas, handbags, doggie items, note cards, you name it. There are other things here too, like Odor Eliminator Candles, bath salts and more. This really fun store is in the little stand-alone building at Stowe on 12.
Sally Newell Interiors Stowe on Twelve, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2858
Whether you’re furnishing your beach cottage or looking for unique home accessories to take back home, Sally Newell Interiors home furnishings shop will have what you’re looking for. You’ll find furniture, lamps, draperies, bedding and accessories, plus gifts and shells. Sally Newell is a respected interior designer; to make an appointment with her call the shop.
Sandy Bay Gallery The Beacon Shops, N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-1338
Sandy Bay Gallery is a place of pure creativity, with original fine artwork by locals and artists from around the country. You’ll find jewelry, canvas, art glass, sculpture, iron, clay and much more. The Beacon Shops include a village boutique, Izabelle’s Closet and The Salty Gourmet, so this is a shopping destination for Hatteras Village.
Izabelle’s Closet The Beacon Shops, N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-6575
Whether you’re looking for something flirty and casual to wear on the island or something a little more upscale to wear back home, you’ll find it here at this women’s boutique. The popular Flax and Tianello labels are here along with other great clothes, accessories, jewelry and shoes. Izabelle’s Closet is in the Beacon Shops, along with Sandy Bay Gallery and The Salty Gourmet, making this a great one-stop shop.
The Salty Gourmet The Beacon Shops, N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-9944
The Salty Gourmet is a well-stocked pantry of gourmet foods, cheeses, spices, sea salts, sauces, mixes, dips, oils, coffees, teas, beer and wine, organic and all-natural foods, sushi fixings, chocolates and much more. You can mix and match your own six packs of microbrews or cases of wine. The Salty Gourmet stocks gadgets, cutlery, bake ware, barware, tabletop accessories, BBQ accessories, picnic gear, cookbooks and cookware and appliances, with such brand names as All Clad, Cuisinart and Kitchenaid. The owner of this shop puts together a lot of gift baskets and even outfits entire kitchens for new homes. She offers daily samples and frequent events like cooking demos and wine tastings.
Beach Pharmacy of Hatteras N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2400
This pharmacy fill prescriptions, plus it offers a variety of over-the-counter medicines, sundries, beach supplies and more.
Village Video N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2181
Village Video has the best selection of new releases on Hatteras Island. DVD movie rentals are available. Vacationers are welcome, and no membership is required. They also rent PlayStation II.
Creative Ballance N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2154
Creative Ballance is a full-service salon offering a full range of hair services and products. They also do nails —- manicures, pedicures, gel and acrylic nails, and hand-painted nail art — and skin and facial treatments. They offer spray tanning, wedding packages and makeup services.
Island Cycles & Sports N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2233
Cyclists will appreciate this full-service bike shop that sells and rents bikes and scooters for the whole family, delivers rentals to your location, services and repairs cycles and sells cycling gear. Island Cycles is also in the watersports business, renting kayaks and surfboards and selling Flexifoil kiteboarding equipment.
Outer Banks Diving N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-1056
Outer Banks Diving (see Recreation for information about scuba diving charters) sells snorkeling gear, scuba gear, wetsuits, accessories, T-shirts and apparel of interest to divers. But even if you don’t dive you should stop by this store to see their variety of unique souvenirs. Outer Banks Diving sells giant prehistoric shark’s teeth plus shipwreck and nautical items, some for souvenir hunters, others for serious collectors.
Burrus Red & White Supermarket N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2333
Burrus has been serving Hatteras Villagers for more than a century, since 1866! It’s a full-service grocery store with fresh meats, seafood and produce, necessities and specialty products. The people are always friendly here, and it’s open year round.
Blue Pelican Gallery N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2244
Inside a restored 1950s Hatteras cottage, Blue Pelican Gallery offers an eclectic mix of artwork, most of it local. Owner/artist Jennifer Johnson is a native Hatteras Islander, and her photography reflects her love of the area. She also creates jewelry, which she sells here as well. Blue Pelican represents other local artists too, and you’ll find surf art, prints, tiles, pottery, ornaments, hard-carved birds, music and much more. Look for this gallery beside Burrus Red & White.
The Nedo Shopping Center N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2545
The Nedo store is like an old-fashioned variety store inside a modern building. Like the sign says, you’ll find a little bit of everything. The shelves are lined with hardware and do-it-yourself supplies, yard tools, cleaning products, house wares and home decor, fishing supplies, toys, souvenirs, craft supplies, clothes, cards, linens, shoes and lots more.
Wings N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2280
Stop at Wings to pick up all things vacation-oriented. You’ll find clothing, swimsuits and T-shirts, gifts and souvenirs, jewelry, sunglasses, beach gear, beach toys, towels, seashells, fireworks and much more. It’s right next to Midgett Realty in the heart of the village.
Risky Business Seafood Market
Oden’s Dock, N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2117
Risky Business is the island’s only seafood market located on the water, so you can come and watch the boats unload their catch. You can’t get any fresher than that! Purchase shrimp, fish, scallops, crabs and clams here. They’ll steam up spiced shrimp or crabs for you to take out if you don’t want to cook them yourself. They sell great homemade crab cakes and all the favorite seafood condiments too. Risky Business also offers complete processing of your catch, from cleaning to vacuum packaging to freezing. They have another store in Avon.
Hatteras Harbor Marina Gift Shop
N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2166
In addition to tackle, Hatteras Harbor Marina’s store has a great line of fine gifts and clothing. You’ll find clothes for men, women and children and a wide range of gifts and accessories, from art to dishware to 14K gold jewelry. Many of the items have a nautical or coastal theme but there’s much more than that.
Lee Robinson’s General Store
N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2381
Lee Robinson’s General Store, on the south end of Hatteras Village, has been serving the village since 1948. It’s a convenient place to stop for groceries, gourmet items, snacks, drinks, beer and fine wine and ice. It’s also a fun place to shop for T-shirts and beachwear, books, maps, souvenirs and beach supplies. There’s a neat gift gallery upstairs.
Farmer’s Daughter Hatteras Landing, Marina Way, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-9970
The Farmer’s Daughter is so chockfull 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 this store, discovering a world of coastal and country charm. You’ll find crafts, artwork, popular collectibles, decoys and waterfowl carvings, home and garden accents, nautical and coastal décor and gifts, chimes, candles, jewelry, flags, shell art, Christmas decorations, toys, casual apparel, T-shirts and sweatshirts and a lot more.
Kitty Hawk Kites Hatteras Landing, Marina Way, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-1446, (877) FLY-THIS
This large Kitty Hawk Kites store sells kites and other fun things like flags, windsocks, toys, boomerangs and games. Carolina Outdoors is an outdoor-lifestyle outfitter offering causal apparel, T-shirts, hats, sunglasses, sandals and more.
One of the Outer Banks’ foremost recreation outfitters, Kitty Hawk Kites also offers kayak ecotours, kayak rentals and a climbing wall at this location (see Recreation).
Birthday
Suits Hatteras Landing, Marina Way, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2282
Birthday Suits is an Outer Banks favorite for swimwear -- in fact, it's been voted Best on the Beach for swimsuits for years in local polls. For kids, there's everything from swim diapers and toddler suits to board shorts to competition swimwear. Men will find surf trunks, board shorts and briefs from sizes 28 to XXX 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, 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 accessories here.
Parrot Bay Trading Company
Hatteras Landing, Marina Way, Hatteras Village
(252) 995-6700
Parrot Bay is a general outfitter offering clothing for men and women, including the Tommy Bahama line and Hatteras Island imprinted T-shirts and sweatshirts. This is a good place to browse for vacation souvenirs and gifts.
Endless Summer Hatteras Landing, Marina Way, Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2205
Endless Summer provides an endless array of services. The deli serves light breakfast fare (including waffles) along with sandwiches and subs and fresh-baked bread for lunch. Cookies and bread are baked fresh daily. Endless Summer is also a convenience store selling drinks, beer, ice, snacks and specialty foods and grocery items. Since it’s right next to the ferry docks, this is a great place to grab a meal or picnic supplies before you hop on the ferry to Ocracoke. In its dry goods market, the store sells apparel, gifts, local artwork, jewelry and is the exclusive purveyor of Hatteras Landing Marina logo merchandise.
Dirty Dick’s Retail Hatteras Landing, Marina Way, Hatteras Village
(252) 480-DICK (3524) Dirty Dick’s Crab House (the restaurant located at Hatteras Landing) does a brisk business with its T-shirts, boxers, shorts and other merchandise featuring a cast of loony characters and some rather racy slogans. You can find it all here in the retail shop, along with a lot of other gift items.
There are wonderful stores on Hatteras Island, and if you do want to do some browsing and shopping here, you’ll be pleased with the quality and variety of opportunities.
