Shopping in Duck, NC

If there’s one thing the town of Duck, NC, is known for, besides the beach, it’s shopping. Duck is definitely the place to go when you’re longing for a little retail recreation. We like to jokingly remark that the shopping in Duck, NC, is our own little Rodeo Drive!

Shopping in Duck, NC, is a far cry from shopping in a mall or in a superstore, where homogeneity rules. Duck boutiques and specialty shops are unique and individually owned, and each reflects the personality of its owners. The nice thing is that the shops are clustered together within a half-mile stretch, so you can park the car and walk from place to place. And the town recently constructed a beautiful, meandering soundfront boardwalk to help you move around safely while shopping in Duck, NC. A head’s up: Rainy days are the most crowded shopping days, and on summer weekends Duck, NC, is quite congested with traffic.

Note that while the official name of the main road that runs through Duck is N.C. Highway 12, locals call it Duck Road.

Shopping in Duck, NC, Includes Southern Shores

Similar to shopping in Duck, NC, Southern Shores shopping options are linked by a nice bike path, so walking is one way to check them out. The Southern Shores’ shopping scene is small but up and coming, consisting mainly of the Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center, the Marketplace (Food Lion, CVS) and Sandy Ridge Center. These are located on the east side of U.S. Highway 158, or the Bypass, around milepost 1. Southern Shores shopping is a bit unique from that in Duck, NC, and other places, because any business situated directly across the street is in the town of Kitty Hawk, so those shops are not listed in detail here — go to the Nags Head Shopping section and narrow your search to the Kitty Hawk Shopping category. On the west side of the Bypass are a Home Depot, Walmart, Harris Teeter grocery store, Cato fashions and several other stores.

 

Southern Shores and Duck Shops by Category or Location

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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Shopping in Duck, NC
Multiple locations

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve....read more

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more

Birthday Suits

Shopping in Duck, NC
Multiple locations

Celebrating more than 40 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a favorite for swimwear – in fact, it’s been voted Best on the Beach for...read more

Celebrating more than 40 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a...read more

Cotton Gin

Shopping in Duck, NC
Multiple locations

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. With locations in Corolla, Duck and Nags Head, this beloved local store is a...read more

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. With...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites

Shopping in Duck, NC
Multiple locations
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Shopping in Duck, NC
Multiple locations

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

The Fudgery

Shopping in Corolla and Nags Head, NC
Multiple locations

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just a necessity. The Fudgery’s creamy concoctions can satisfy any sweet...read more

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just...read more

In North Carolina, all liquor and spirits other than beer and wine are sold at package stores by the name of ABC Stores. Beer and wine are sold at grocery...read more

The detail that owner Becky Nolan has put into creating All Ducked Out, or ADO, is one indication that Duck’s unique ladies boutique is filled to the brim...read more

If you love all things monogrammed, you'll love Allie June. This shop can monogram anything – bags and purses, hats, jewelry, ornaments, table ware...read more

Facing Currituck Sound in Duck's Waterfront Shops, Amity Boutique is a favorite shop for the contemporary, fashionable lifestyle. Hip, fashion-motivated...read more

Aqua Spa blends waterfront serenity with a nurturing spa experience. The expert service providers will guide you with healing massage, Ayurvedic treatments...read more