Hatteras Island Shopping On the Outer Banks Of North Carolina

Fox Watersports

56910 N.C. Highway 12, Stowe on 12
Hatteras Village
(252) 986-4008

Fox Watersports in Buxton has opened a second location in Hatteras Village at Stowe on 12. This location specializes in kiteboarding, surfing, standup paddleboards (SUP), kayaks and bodyboards. You can buy all this gear and the hard goods you need or rent surfboards, SUPs, kayaks and bodyboards. They also offer lessons in surfing and SUP. They’re considering bike rentals, too, so call and ask about those. Fox also sells surf-inspired clothing and accessories.

Frank and Fran’s Fisherman’s Friend

40210 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.

Frisco Art Center

53460 N.C. Highway 12
Frisco
(252) 995-3400

The Frisco Art Center offers three distinct galleries under one roof — The Sea Glass Gallery, The Art Cottage and An Old-Fashioned Christmas Shop. Together, the galleries represent more than 75 local, North Carolina and coastal artists, and everything sold here is handcrafted by an artist. A few of the mediums you’ll find include pottery, jewelry, glass sculptures and photography, and there’s much more so plan to spend some time looking around here. The mission of the Frisco Art Center is to support the arts, sponsor students through scholarships and offer affordable prices to their customers.

Frisco Rod & Gun

53610 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, 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.

Frisco Tackle

52570 N.C. Highway 12
Frisco
(252) 995-3229

Recently under new ownership, Frisco Tackle offers everything you need for fishing — bait and tackle, gear, ice, beer and wine, drinks, convenience items, rod and reel rentals, clam rake rentals and more. You’ll also find a good selection of gifts, T-shirts, beach goods, children’s toys and more.

Frisco Woods Campstore

53124 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, supplies for RVs, beach and camping, 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. This is a WiFi hotspot.

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, jewelry and other works of art. Gaskins Gallery specializes in framing.

Harbor House Seafood Market

58129 N.C. Highway 12
Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2039

The Harrison family has been in the commercial fishing business in Hatteras for more than 20 years. In order to ensure a future in fishing for their children, the Harrisons started a retail market next to their home in Hatteras Village. Here you can buy fresh clams, shrimp, softshell crabs, scallops, crab, triggerfish, yellow-fin tuna, cobia, mahi mahi, wahoo, sheepshead, bluefish, flounder, red drum, pompano and more, depending on the season, of course. They now also serve ready-made items for take out, including crab cakes, shrimp and crab meat enchiladas, seafood chimichangas, bacon-wrapped scallops and other grill-ready items, salads, seasonings and condiments. It’s open seven days a week in summer and is across from Hatteras Harbor Marina. During the summer months their sandwich stand sells wraps and fish tacos.

Hatteras Harbor Marina Gift Shop

58058 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.

Hatteras Island Boardsports

41074 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 Imagine. They rent kayaks, surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards and wetsuits and offer surfing lessons.

Hatteras Island Sail Shop

25199 Vela Court and N.C. Highway 12
Waves
(252) 987-2292

This soundfront recreation center offers rentals of kayaks, sailboats and windsurfing equipment plus lessons in windsurfing and kiteboarding. An on-site launching facility makes it easy to slip into the water. They sell kiteboarding and windsurfing equipment as well as active-inspired clothing and all the gear you need for your favorite watersports.

Hatteras Island Surf Shop

25410 N.C. Highway 12
Waves
(252) 987-2296

This classic surf shop in an old cottage has been a fixture on the island surf scene for more than 40 years. The shop sells new and used boards and surf-related gear and rents surf, body, skim and standup paddleboards plus beach gear. Surf lessons are available for adults as well as kids. They sell all the watersports equipment, accessories and wetsuits you could need, along with surf-inspired clothing and accessories.

Hatteras Island Toy Store

40530 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 and all the popular brand toys kids know and love, including Chuggington and Melissa & Doug. One entire room is devoted as a Thomas the Tank Engine playroom, and the store sells an enormous selection of everything Thomas. Thursday is Thomas Play Day when kids can come and paint their own wooden train. Kids love it! They also sell hermit crabs and all their accessories and hold really fun hermit crab races on Fridays. It’s next to Studio 12 Paint Our Pottery in Avon.

Hatteras Jack

23902 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2428

Hatteras Jack is known for building custom rods and reels. They also offer repairs of fishing equipment, stock all the bait and tackle you could need for a Hatteras Island fishing trip and refer fishing charters. They now offer Century fishing rods. Ice and drinks are available, and this is a weigh station.

Hatteras Landing Marina Ship Store

58848 Marina Way, Hatteras Landing
Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2077

Next to the ferry docks, Hatteras Landing Marina’s Ship Store is a great place to pop into while you wait for a ferry. You can get snacks and hot dogs and drinks, plus you’ll find apparel, sunglasses, hats, T-shirts and souvenirs. This is also the place to book an offshore or inshore charter on one of the marina’s six charter boats.

Hatteras Trading Company & Island Windblocks

51858 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. The popular beach windblocks are still available for sale or rent and are still only $7 a day or $35 a week.

Hotline Thrift Shops—Buxton

47170 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.

Hotline Thrift Shops—Rodanthe

Just off N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
no phone

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.

Hwy 12 PhotoArts

56190 N.C. Highway 12, Stowe on 12
Hatteras Village
(252) 995-3030

Photographer Dennis Keim — dK as he’s known in the photography world — has a Hatteras Island outlet for his photography at Hwy 12 PhotoArts in Stowe on 12. Dennis, a former NASA Aerospace Photojournalist, is a full-service photographer offering commercial photography, workshops, studio portraits, outdoor portraits (think family beach pictures), wedding photography and island art. Stop in the storefront to see or purchase Dennis’s art prints or inquire about his photography services. dK is also represented at Roads End Gallery in Hatteras, Down Creek Gallery in Ocracoke and Island Perks in Buxton.

Island Convenience Store

23532 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).

Island Cycles & Sports

41934 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Island Plaza
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.

Island Dyes

26657 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.

Island Garden Center

50207 S. Buccaneer Drive and N.C. Highway 12
Frisco
(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.

Island Tattoo

26657 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. 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 too.

Islander Gifts

50392 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.