Shopping - Rodanthe, Waves & Salvo
This page provides information for shopping in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, NC on the Outer Banks.
Home Port Gallery and Gifts
- 26006 N.C. Highway 12, St. Waves Plaza
- Waves
- (252) 987-1550
- map
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.
Austin’s South Island Seafood and Produce
- 23325 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. Austin’s will steam your purchase for you if you’d like. They also sell 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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. In true island fashion, JoBob’s doubles as a souvenir store and also offers bait and tackle and beach accessories.
Kitty Hawk Kites—Waves
- 24505 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village
- Waves
- (252) 987-1100, (877) FLY-THIS
Kites, T-shirts, clothing, gifts and souvenirs aplenty! 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 our Recreation section.
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.
- 24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village Kiteboarding Resort
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2297
Kitty Hawk Surf Co. carries only the best surfwear brands: Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy and many more. Kitty Hawk Surf Co. can also help you out with surf, skim, kayak and standup paddleboard gear and instruction.
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, but you’ll probably find something for yourself too. You’ll find women’s clothing, hats and accessories, plus 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, pottery 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
There’s something for everyone inside the REAL Flagship Store in the village of Waves. AT REAL you’ll find the largest selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, beachwear, sunglasses, watches, footwear and accessories on the Outer Banks. They’ve got brands like Roxy, Billabong, Volcom, Patagonia, O’Neill, Quiksilver, Sanuk, Reef, Nike 6.0, Nixon, Electric, Oakley and more. REAL’s friendly staff will help you find your perfect purchases. REAL is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. After shopping at REAL, check out MOJOs Sunset Café with waterfront seating and live entertainment.
Reef
- N.C. Highway 12
- Rodanthe
- (252) 987-2821
This store stocks everything you need for the beach — chairs, towels, suits, water shoes, flip flops, toys, shovels, umbrellas and so much more. They also sell souvenirs and T-shirts, including custom-designed shirts.
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.
