If you’re looking for some retail therapy, visit Outlets Nags Head. These shops have some of your favorite brands at lower prices, including American Eagle Outfitters, Carter’s Babies and Kids, Corningware, Talbots, Gap Factory Store, and JCrew – just to name a few. Outlets Nags Head also features local stores like Salt Coast Outfitters and Outer Banks Olive Oil. Order lunch at Tropical Smoothie and eat on the terrace overlooking the Albemarle Sound. Then take a break to play cornhole or play a game of checkers on a giant checkerboard for more family fun!

This locally owned gift shop is a treasure trove of unique gifts, beach house decor, coastal clothing, jewelry, and souvenirs. Located on the Beach Road near Gallery Row in Nags Head, Something Fishy is sure to catch your attention as you drive by; a cheerful yellow and blue bungalow with driftwood and lawn ornaments outside, you can’t miss it! Inside, you’ll have plenty of unique things to browse through!

This Beach Road gallery is so uniquely curated and warmly eclectic, you’ll feel like you’re in a museum as soon as you step in the front door. The owners have obviously put a lot of care into choosing pieces for this gallery, and over 60 local artists are featured. Seagreen is a place where you can browse art, furniture, jewelry, and their back garden and discover treasures that you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

Founded by a long-time Outer Banks resident and surfboard shaper, Outer Banks Boarding Company specializes in all things surf, skate, skim, and more. This spacious shop on the bypass in Nags Head will help you get decked out with swimwear, apparel, and gear on your next trip to the Outer Banks.

Legendary local artist Glenn Eure constructed this gallery with his wife Pat in the ’70s. A remarkably talented artist, Eure passed away in 2018 but leaves a significant legacy. An iconic figure in Outer Banks art, Eure’s mediums included woodcuts, etchings, watercolors, and oil. The gallery, which resembles a hull of a ship or a wooden WWII Quonset hut, also features art by other local and regional artists.

Curated with fashion-forward fun in mind, Foxy Flamingo brings a unique flare to the boutiques of the Outer Banks. Shop year ‘round for shoes, clothing, and accessories that will bring style and sass into your wardrobe. Owned by a local mother and daughter team, this store is welcoming, bright, and inspired by a love for fashion and a love for the beach. Foxy Flamingo also offers an online boutique.

Saltwater taffy, fudge, chocolates, and more await at Forbes Candies, a sweet shop with four locations on the Outer Banks. Their saltwater taffy and peanut brittle recipes date back to the 1930s, and vacationers return year after year to satisfy their sweet tooth cravings. They even offer treats for your pups with their Salty Paws Biscuits line!

For unique Outer Banks gifts and local art from over 30 artists, stop by the Copper Mermaid in the legendary Gallery Row section of Nags Head. The building itself evokes Nags Head architecture, with a wide porch where you can sit on rockers and enjoy the shade. Inside, meander through each room to explore walls of treasures: paintings, photography, driftwood art, ornaments, and jewelry. Copper Mermaid is a great spot to shop for a piece of the Outer Banks to back home.

Get your Christmas fix all year ‘round at Christmas Mouse in Nags Head, a sweet shop stocked with stocking stuffers, ornaments, and all things holiday. Located on the bypass in Nags Head, Christmas Mouse is one of seven locations throughout Virginia and the Carolinas. Their Nags Head store has been in business since 1987 and also provides a nautical room with Outer Banks specific ornaments and souvenirs.

If there’s one thing you need to pack for a beach vacation, it’s a swimsuit! If you’re seeking a bikini or in need of some new beach fashion, you definitely need to make a stop at Birthday Suits. This talented team of swimwear specialists have been outfitting the Outer Banks for over 35 years with three locations (Corolla, Duck, and Kill Devil Hills). Their friendly staff will help you find a suit for any shape, and they also offer casual beachwear, from dresses to board shorts, to sunglasses and flip-flops. Swing by to amp up your seaside style!