Shopping in Duck, NC, is equally as fun for kids as it is for adults. Get playful at toy stores. Indie booksellers include sections for younger readers, ranging from picture books to the latest young-adult best sellers. Find adorable children’s outfits from women’s boutiques, casual wear from family clothing stores and new beach gear – including smaller boogie boards and bathing suits – at the surf shops. The walkable town also creates a safe, family-friendly setting where young shoppers can wander from shop to shop.
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Kids in Duck, NC
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
819 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops, Avon
58848 Hatteras Landing, Hatteras Landing, Hatteras
7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Whalebone Watersports Center, Nags Head
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 selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as flags, toys, boomerangs and games. You’ll find a wide selection of Outer Banks gear, beach sportswear and footwear from Crocs, Chaco, Hey Dude, Southern Fried and Life is Good apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, outdoor clothing, sunglasses and more. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers a number of adventure activities including hang gliding, kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals, parasailing, Jet Skis, dolphin tours, wild horse tours, historic tours and much more. The brand-new Whalebone Watersports Center on the Nags Head Causeway offers kayak fishing, Jet Skis, pontoon boat rentals and more. At Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports in Rodanthe, you can learn kiteboarding; buy and rent kiteboarding gear; rent a kayak, surfboard or standup paddleboard or climb the adventure tower/ropes course. Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School at Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head offers private lessons, beginner lessons, advanced lessons and training packages for hang gliding, as well as retail merchandise and sand boards available for rent.
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 selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more
Kids in Duck, NC
1171 Duck Road, Scarborough Lane Shopping Center, Duck
801 Ocean Trail, Monteray Plaza, Corolla
2000 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 10, Kill Devil Hills
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 swimsuits for more than 10 years in local polls. Women's swimsuits are the specialty here – the latest styles for all ages, mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and mastectomy suits – but they also sell suits for kids and men. For kids there’s everything from swim diapers and toddler suits to board shorts and competition swimwear in sizes infant to preteen. Men will find surf trunks, board shorts and briefs from sizes 28 to 4X large. Don’t forget the sun-protective rash guards for kids and adults. Birthday Suits is a clothing store, too, with designer and California surf brands, sportswear, shoes and beach-inspired accessories like sunglasses, flip flops, hats, jewelry and purses. Love the OBX logo? You’ll find original OBX brand accessories and clothing here. The flagship store is on the Bypass in Kill Devil Hills.
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 swimsuits for more than 10 years in local polls. Women's swimsuits are the specialty here – the latest styles for all ages, mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and mastectomy suits – but they also sell suits for...read more
Celebrating more than 40 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a...read more
Kids in Duck, NC
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
819 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing, Nags Head
307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops, Avon
58848 Hatteras Landing, Hatteras Landing, Hatteras
7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Whalebone Watersports Center, Nags Head
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 selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as flags, toys, boomerangs and games. You’ll find a wide selection of Outer Banks gear, beach sportswear and footwear from Crocs, Chaco, Hey Dude, Southern Fried and Life is Good apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, outdoor clothing, sunglasses and more. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers a number of adventure activities including hang gliding, kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals, parasailing, Jet Skis, dolphin tours, wild horse tours, historic tours and much more. The brand-new Whalebone Watersports Center on the Nags Head Causeway offers kayak fishing, Jet Skis, pontoon boat rentals and more. At Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports in Rodanthe, you can learn kiteboarding; buy and rent kiteboarding gear; rent a kayak, surfboard or standup paddleboard or climb the adventure tower/ropes course. Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School at Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head offers private lessons, beginner lessons, advanced lessons and training packages for hang gliding, as well as retail merchandise and sand boards available for rent.
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 selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more
Kids in Duck, NC
If you love all things monogrammed, you'll love Allie June. This shop can monogram anything – bags and purses, hats, jewelry, ornaments, table ware, home goods, pillows, baby items, pet beds and clothing. Monogrammed items make a great gifts for weddings, graduations, new babies ... just about any occasion. They also have non-monogrammed items, including their own line of jewelry and their very own trademark...
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Kids in Duck, NC
For a feeling of an old-time country market, step into The Cotton Gin, an Outer Banks shopping tradition for more than 40 years. The original Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing into a gift store with four locations. Visitors are treated to a unique shopping experience in their main store in Jarvisburg as...read more
Kids 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
Kids 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
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
Kids 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
Kids 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
Kids in Duck, NC
Spreading the power of optimism! Happy people stop by this store to find clothing and accessories from the cheerful Life Is Good brand. Look for t-shirts, sweats, hats, shoes, coffee mugs, jewelry and gifts, plus dog accessories such as collars, bowls and more. Life is Good, especially at the beach. Stop in for your unique Life is Good Outer Banks merchandise that you can enjoy...read more
Kids in Duck, NC
Life’s A Beach is the Outer Banks’ exclusive Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store. You’ll find all the bright and eye-catching signature Lilly prints and colors for women and children plus great accessory and gift items such as bags, shoes and more. You’ll also enjoy a large variety of items for your home to give it that signature look. Life’s A Beach is your one-stop shop for...read more
Kids in Duck, NC
Be forewarned: If you have a child in your life, the goods in this store are irresistible. This upscale children's boutique is the perfect place to find a shower, newborn or birthday gift or something adorable for your own kids or grandkids. They stock clothing, sleepwear and swimwear for babies and kids, shoes, toys and craft supplies, dishware and feeding items, towels, blankets, bags and...read more
