Shopping - Rodanthe, Waves & Salvo
This page provides information for shopping in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, NC on the Outer Banks.
Hatteras Jack
- 23902 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. They now offer Century fishing rods. Ice and drinks are available, and this is a weigh station.
Home Port Gallery and Gifts
- 26006 N.C. Highway 12, St. Waves Plaza
- Waves
- (252) 987-1550
If you’re looking for a gift or vacation souvenir, Home Port Gifts offers a variety of items. You’ll find gifts with a nautical flair, award-winning children’s books and puzzles for rainy day activities, local-interest books, local artwork, hand-crafted pottery from local and regional artists, fine gold and silver jewelry, beautiful hand-crafted sea glass jewelry, hand-painted glassware, cards, limited-edition prints and much more. We can’t describe it all here, so stop in for a look.
Kitty Hawk Kites—Waves
- 24505 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village
- Waves
- (252) 987-1100, (877) FLY-THIS
This store, one of numerousl 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 Resort, where you can buy kiteboarding gear, take lessons and rent kayaks and standup paddleboards. See Recreation.
St. Waves Seafood ‘N Produce
- 26006 N.C. Highway 12, St. Waves Plaz
- Waves
- (252) 987-2013
When nothing but fresh will do, head to this seafood and produce market. You’ll find fresh local seafood, including the ready-to-cook jumbo lump crab cakes that St. Waves is known for. They’ll steam shrimp for you to take home, and they offer steamer buckets ready for you to cook at home with ease. Hand-cut Angus steaks are available here in the summer months, and the homemade chocolate cream and Key lime pies should not be missed. Catering is available. St.Waves offers an online coupon each week.
Austin’s South Island Seafood and Produce
- 23500 N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-1352
When you’re cooking in, stop here for fresh local seafood, including fish, crab meat and shrimp, along with fresh produce.
Dare Building Supply
- 25691 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.
Forbes Candies HWY 12 Coffee and Tea Company
- 24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village Kiteboarding Resort
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2320
Forbes Candies HWY 12 Coffee and Tea Company offers the sweet treats that Forbes Candy in Nags Head is known for — saltwater taffy in many delicious flavors, fresh fudge and a big variety of chocolates. At this location they also offer coffee and espresso, tea, smoothies, bagels and baked goods. Plus there’s a shop offering souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, toys and gifts. Summer hours are 6:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.
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.
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 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. The great music playing in this store will keep you hanging around for a while.
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. 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.
JoBob’s Trading Post
- 23202 N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2201
JoBob’s is a convenience store offering groceries, snacks, convenience items, beer and wine, plus fresh seafood including fresh clams, fish, scallops and shrimp. In true island fashion, JoBob’s doubles as a souvenir store and also offers bait and tackle and beach accessories.
Kitty Hawk Sports
- 24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village Kiteboarding Resort
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2297
Kitty Hawk Sports carries the name brands that everybody wants: Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy, The North Face and many more. Besides clothing and accessories for men, women and children, Kitty Hawk Sports offers gear and equipment for surfing, standup paddleboarding and kayaking. Ask about surf lessons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sea Chest
- N.C. Highway 12 and Myrna Peters Road
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2303
Sea Chest’s name is right on target. This store is a veritable treasure chest offering an incredible assortment of wonders: chimes, kites, stained glass, figurines, books, calendars, fine 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, crystal and collectibles. It’s open seven days a week.
Shoreline Beach Mart
- 24170 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.
