Hatteras Island Shopping On the Outer Banks Of North Carolina

Koru Boutique at Koru Village

40920 N.C. Highway 12
Avon
(252) 995-3125

Finding a special gift or treating yourself is easy at Koru’s boutique. The boutique offers a collection of organic clothing, Eminence Organic skin-care products, hair care products, spa lotions and oils by V’TAE, Glo Minerals make-up, OPI, yoga mats, authentic New Zealand jewelry and more products for beauty, style, health and wellness.

Lee Robinson’s General Store

58372 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. New this year is the Sticky Bottom Produce Co. fruit and veggie stand across the street from the General Store. It’s open June through October, daily from 10 a.m. to sunset.

Life Is Good

24502 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2528

Optimist alert! Happy people stop by this store to find clothing and accessories from the cheerful Life is Good brand as well as the Good Dog line. Look for T-shirts, sweats, hats, shoes, coffee mugs, jewelry and gifts, plus dog accessories such as collars, bowls and more!

Michael Halminski Photo Gallery

25838 Midgett Way, off 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.

Mill Creek Gifts

40374 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, lighthouses, 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.

Moneysworth Rentals

23466 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-1002

Moneysworth rents beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, bikes for whole family, linens (sheets and towels), baby gear, grills and just about anything you can think of that you need but didn’t want to bring from home. Free delivery and pickup are available to all of the Hatteras Island villages.

Moon Over Hatteras Gift Shop

24267 N.C. Highway 12, Pamlico Station
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.

Natural Art Surf Shop

47331 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 surfboards and skim boards and rent surfboards, 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.

Nedo Shopping Center

57866 N.C. Highway 12
Hatteras Village
(252) 986-2545

The Nedo 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, lawn and garden supplies, cleaning products, house wares and home decor, fishing supplies, toys, souvenirs, cards, linens, shoes and lots more. You’ll also find firewood, grills, coolers, magazines, books, sunglasses and T-shirts.

North Beach Campground Store

23781 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2378

This gas station offers groceries and snacks, beer and wine and drinks, RV and camping supplies and some tackle. It’s also the headquarters for the North Beach Campground.

Ocean Gourmet and Gifts

24753 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.

Ocean Notions

47355 N.C. Highway 12, Osprey Shopping Center
Buxton
(252) 995-4335

Ocean Notions is a fun place. They offer gifts and souvenirs, jewelry, sundresses, tank tops, swimsuits, boardshorts, T-shirts, sandals and other things you need for the beach.

Ocean Threads Beachwear

41934 N.C. Highway 12, Hatteras Island Plaza
Avon
(252) 995-9099

With several 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.

Old Gray House

47074 Light Plant Road
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 on Light Plant Road across from Conner’s Supermarket. Inside you’ll find tons of treasures and gifts, much of it handcrafted, including Christmas decorations, baskets, wreaths, cross-stitch, birdhouses, dolls, knickknacks and a lot of seashells. You’ll want to stay awhile and talk with the friendly owners.

Parrot Bay Trading Company

58848 Marina Way, Hatteras Landing
Hatteras Village
(252) 995-6700

The selection at Parrot Bay is too huge to possibly list everything here. This is a great store for browsing. You’ll find coastal home décor items, garden accessories, gifts and Outer Banks souvenirs. They also have jewelry, sunhats, caps, beach supplies and a whole lot of T-shirts and sweatshirts.

Pea Island Art Gallery

27766 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 more than 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, glass, jewelry and garden art to all ranges of two-dimensional works. Part of the proceeds from the gallery sales benefits the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge and the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.

Pirates of Chicamacomico Market

23904 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2402

This small shop sells all sorts of pirate-themed gear, such as bandanas, hats, flags, toys, books and T-shirts. The T-shirt/sweatshirt designs change every year and are available only at this location. You’ll also find locally made art and jewelry and souvenirs. The shop is across from Hatteras Jack Tackle Shop in Rodanthe, and you can’t miss the signs.

REAL Flagship Store

25676 N.C. Highway 12
Waves
(252) 987-6000, (866) REAL-548

The REAL Flagship Store features more than 7,000 square feet of high-ceiling, teak-floor retail space filled with all the best brands of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, beachwear, sunglasses, watches, footwear and accessories. You’ll find brands like Roxy, Billabong, Volcom, Patagonia, O’Neill, Quiksilver, Sanuk, Reef, Nike 6.0, Nixon, Electric, Oakley and more, and friendly staff will help you find your perfect purchases. It’s open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Also on site is MOJOs Sunset Café with waterfront seating and live entertainment.

Red Drum

46813 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. Stop by for a free tide table.

Red Drum Pottery

50062 Timber Trail
Frisco
(252) 995-3686

Now in a new location in the old Indiantown Gallery, 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. They’ve recently begun representing several regional artists as well.

Risky Business Seafood Market

40658 N.C. Highway 12
Avon
(252) 995-7003

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.

Risky Business Seafood Market

57878 N.C. Highway 12, Oden’s Dock
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.

Road’s End Gallery

57204 N.C. Highway 12, Beacon Shops
Hatteras Village
(252) 986-6532

Road’s End Gallery is a fine art and craft gallery offering a unique collection of jewelry, functional and decorative pottery, art glass, mixed media, paintings, prints and photography, bath and body items and much more. The gallery is proud to represent local and North Carolina artists and craftsmen. It’s open daily.

Rodanthe Surf Shop

23580 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2412

This classic, surf-only shop has been a Rodanthe fixture for more than 20 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 custom surfboard. They do surfboard repairs, rentals and lessons for adults and children. Rodanthe Surf Shop stocks the major brands of surf wear for men and women, and people love their original logo T-shirts for all ages. The shop is in a tiki-hut style building next to the Liberty Gas station in Rodanthe.

Sandy Bay Gallery

56910 N.C. Highway 12, Stowe on 12
Hatteras Village
(252) 986-1338

Sandy Bay Gallery is a standout among the art galleries on the Outer Banks. A favorite spot to shop for locals and visitors alike, it 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.