Shopping - Hatteras Village
This page provides information for shopping in Hatteras Village, NC on the Outer Banks.
Beach Diva
- 56190 N.C. Highway 12, Stowe on 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-1116
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Gather up your girlfriends and head to Beach Diva for clothing and accessories to fit your fun lifestyle. This hip Hatteras Village boutique sells clothing for women in their 20s and beyond. You’ll also find great hats, sandals and the popular Hobo purses plus nail polish (actually pretty hard to find on the island) and organic skincare by Farmaesthetics.
Blue Pelican Gallery
- 57762 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2244
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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, hand-carved birds, music and much more. Look for this gallery beside Burrus Red & White.
Burrus Market
- 57196 Kohler Road and N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
Burrus has been serving Hatteras Villagers and visitors for more than a century — since 1866! It’s a small but well-stocked 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.
Izabelle’s Closet
- 57204 N.C. Highway 12, The Beacon Shops
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-6575
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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, along with great accessories and jewelry. Izabelle’s Closet is at milepost 71 in Hatteras Village.
Outer Banks Diving
- 57544 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-1056
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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, Tervis Tumblers and nautical items, some for souvenir hunters, others for serious collectors.
Seaworthy Gallery
- 58401 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-6510
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In a stunningly beautiful robin’s-egg blue building on N.C. 12 just before the ferry docks, you’ll find Seaworthy Gallery. Painter and owner Carole Nunnally showcases fine, hand-crafted local and regional art in a variety of mediums, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, wood carvings and much more. Rather than the expected grouping by artistic mediums, she divides the gallery into themes – shorebirds, marine life, boats and lighthouses, whimsical, jewelry-pottery and people-places-things. It adds up to a delightful shopping experience. The gallery has the largest selection of N.C.-made pottery on Hatteras Island, and the hand-painted porcelain and sand dollar ornaments are some of the favorite items here.
A. S. Austin Company
- 57698 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-1500
When you’re out and about in Hatteras Village, stop by this cool shop, located in a historic building smack dab in the middle of Hatteras Village. The store offers one-of-a-kind local artwork on display, locally made jewelry, T-shirts, flip-flops, hats and more. This company can also equip your Hatteras excursion. They offer kayak rentals by the hour, day or week as well as kayak tours. All your biking needs are covered here, with a great selection of cruisers (helmets and locks included) for rent or sale. And they can provide off-shore fishing trips as well!
Beach Pharmacy of Hatteras
- 41934 N.C. Highway 12
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2400
This pharmacy fills prescriptions, plus it offers a variety of over-the-counter medicines, sundries, sunscreen and more.
Birthday Suits
- 58848 Marina Way, Hatteras Landing
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-2282
In business for 29 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. Women’s swimsuits are the specialty here — the latest styles for all ages, mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and long-torso, maternity and mastectomy suits — but they also sell suits for kids’ and men. For kids, there’s everything from swim diapers and toddler suits to board shorts and competition swimwear in sizes infant to preteen. Men will find surf trunks, board shorts and briefs from sizes 28 to XX large. Don’t forget the sun-protective rash guards for kids and adults. Birthday Suits is a clothing store, too, with designer and California surf brands, sportswear, jeans, shoes and beach-inspired accessories like sunglasses, flip-flops, hats, jewelry and purses. Love the OBX logo? You’ll find all the original OBX brand accessories and clothing here. Check out the new flagship store on the Bypass in Kill Devil Hills, opening in summer 2011.
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 nails and hand-painted nail art.
Family Jewels
- 56910 N.C. Highway 12, 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 handmade on site, pearls, gemstones, crystals and silver. A few other select artists are represented here too.
Farmer’s Daughter
- 58848 Marina Way, Hatteras Landing
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 986-9970
Farmer’s Daughter is so chock-full of goods you probably won’t be able to see everything in one visit, nor can we describe it all here. But if you’re a shopper, you’ll love wandering through this store, discovering crafts, home and garden accents, nautical and coastal décor, hand-painted glassware, chimes, candles, flags, shell art, Outer Banks Christmas decorations, toys, custom T-shirts and sweatshirts and jackets. They also have a great selection of swimwear for the entire family, sun hats, caps, summer footwear, jewelry and beach supplies.
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.
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 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.
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.
Kitty Hawk Kites—Hatteras Village
- 58848 Marina Way, Hatteras Landing
- 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. It’s also 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 our Recreation section.
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. The store is open daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in season. Their Sticky Bottom Produce Co. fruit and veggie stand across the street from the General Store is open starting at 9 a.m. It’s open June through October.
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.
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.
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. 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 and Wine Shop
- 57204 N.C. Highway 12, Beacon Shops
- Hatteras Village
- (252) 995-2037
Road’s End Gallery and Wine Shop is two stores in one. The gallery sells fine art and craft, 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. The wine shop portion of the store sells wine, specialty beers and gourmet foods, snacks, condiments and much more.
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.
Village Video—Hatteras Village
- 57353 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 games.
