Certain items are necessary for a proper beach day. Whether you forgot towels, need to pick up a beach chair or want a surfboard to take to the ocean, the supplies and equipment for all your beach needs is available in Duck, NC. If you’re visiting and don’t want to commit to buying all of your beach gear, there are also several businesses that offer rentals by the hour, day or week for chairs, umbrellas, watersports equipment and more. And of course, everyone at the beach needs a bathing suit. Browse shops’ selections for both stylish and practical apparel.
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Shopping in Duck, NC
794-F Sunset Boulevard, Timbuck II, Corolla
3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Waterfront Shops, Downtown Manteo, Manteo
891 Albacore Street, Monteray Plaza, Corolla
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. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade Belgian chocolate and fudge are made fresh daily, and they also accept custom orders for wedding favors, baby showers and other events. And don't forget the ice cream cake! They have a flavor for every occasion.
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. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more
Shopping in Duck, NC
Fun, funky and fabulous – that perfectly describes this unique gift boutique. Dazzles offers stunning glass art, chimes, candles, bath and body products, barware and accessories, original art, fun signs, colorful handbags, scarfs and a fabulous selection of jewelry including pieces by local artists. There are also essential oils, diffusers, all-natural perfume and 100% authentic Himalayan salt products, plus lots of mermaids, turtles and other...read more
Shopping in Duck, NC
When you feel like cooking at home, Dockside has all the fresh seafood you’ll need for an Outer Banks feast. Live and steamed crabs, crabmeat, steamed shrimp, fresh shrimp, clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, fish and lobsters – they’re all here, along with the condiments you’ll need. They also sell seafood-inspired prepared foods for take-out, such as homemade soups (try the she crab and clam chowder)...read more
Shopping in Duck, NC
Donna Designs is known for its popular wearable art that is hand-painted one piece at a time in an Outer Banks studio. Each year designer Donna Haddon’s original beach-inspired designs enhance top-quality women’s, kids’ and babies’ clothing. Her designs generally have a fun, coastal theme – turtles, fish, crabs – but the end result is definitely a cut above souvenir standards. Gift items, jewelry and...read more
Shopping in Duck, NC
For more than 15 years Duck's Cottage has been the purveyor of the freshest artisan-roasted coffee on the northern beaches. Located in one of Duck's oldest buildings, their reputation for excellent service, delicious espresso drinks (hot or iced), herbal teas and chai lattes, pastries, Sweet Maria's biscotti, and an outstanding hand-picked...
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Shopping in Duck, NC
Duck’s General Store offers up a variety of gifts and goods. There’s a great selection of books, from local and regional titles to humorous reads. The store features jewelry made from sea glass and sterling silver as well as fun, bright colored baubles. OBX stuff, Duck souvenirs, hats, t-shirts, sweats, post cards, greeting cards and lots of collectibles round out the offerings.
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Shopping in Duck, NC
A surf shop staple in Duck for almost two decades, DVO also has a location in Salvo on Hatteras Island. A trusted local outfitter, DVO rents bikes, kayaks, surfboards and paddleboards and offers kayak tours, surf lessons and standup paddleboard (SUP) lessons for all ages. With fresh stock daily, this surf shop has been part of the Outer Banks community for a long time, offering great deals...read more
Shopping in Duck, NC
Empress Apparel specializes in loungewear and intimate apparel. The owner is a former nurse who has curated an exceptional collection of pajamas, lounge items, bras, panties, lingerie, jewelry and bridal gifts. Customer service is a hallmark of this store, with the staff offering expertise to make sure that everyone finds something that fits perfectly and makes them feel beautiful and comfortable. Custom bra fitting is...read more
Farmer’s Daughter provides a wide selection of fashionable clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor and souvenirs at affordable prices. In business for more than 30 years, it 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 with its great selection of t-shirts, resort...read more
Shopping in Duck, NC
The ultimate summer shop, Flip Flop Shops sells flip flops, jewelry, sunglasses and tanning lotions. You’ll find all the favorite brands of flip flops, including Birkenstock, Sanuk, Reef, Rainbow, Teva, Cobian, Scott, Havaianas and Vionic. There are styles for men, women, teens, kids and babies.read more
Shopping in Southern Shores, NC
Food Lion is a major chain grocery store in the Southeast. The store includes a deli, bakery, butcher and fresh produce section and all the major grocery items you will need. Many of the locations stay open 24 hours a day during summer. Most locations have a Redbox for DVD movie rentals. read more
Shopping in Southern Shores, NC
Donations to each GCF Donation Center & Store allows the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF®) to continue its vision of “Creating Opportunities for a Better Life.” From clothing to collectibles, each GCF Donation Center & Store® stocks a wide assortment of items, with new merchandise brought in on a daily basis. GCF® welcomes donations of usable clothing, small appliances, household items and furniture. read more
Shopping in Duck, NC
Gray’s has been a local trusted name in apparel for the whole family since 1948. This family-owned and -operated business boasts the largest selection of Tommy Bahama clothing on the Mid-Atlantic and also sells popular brands such as Sperry Topsider, Billabong, Fresh Produce Sportswear, Eliza B. sandals and belts, Champion, Gear For Sports, Quiksilver and Tribal. Gray’s also carries a great selection of gifts, jewelry...read more
