Outer Banks Kids' Stores

At the Outer Banks, shopping isn’t just a grown up’s activity, there are plenty of stores here that children will appreciate too. Outer Banks kids’ stores include retail stores, boutiques, consignment stores, museum gift shops, surf companies and bookstores that will have merchandise to clothe and entertain your child. You and your kids can enjoy spending hours checking out cool boutiques that will allow them to stock up on some stylish clothes or hunting through consignment stores in search for those vintage finds. Since it’s the beach, why not visit one or two of the many surf shops in the area to get a new bathing suit, pair of sunglasses or even a surfboard. And who doesn’t love a good beach read? Many Outer Banks authors have published children’s books that can be found in local bookstores. Browse through the below listings of all the Outer Banks kids’ stores that both you and the children can enjoy during your family vacation.


Outer Banks Shopping by Area

Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island

Outer Banks Shopping by Category

Birthday Suits

Outer Banks Kids
Multiple locations

Celebrating more than 35 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 35 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a...read more

Cavalier Surf Shop

Outer Banks Kids
4324 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 13.5, Nags Head
(252) 441-7349

One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing great customer service in sales and rentals....read more

One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites

Outer Banks Kids
270 Irvin Garrish Highway, Community Square, Ocracoke
(252) 928-4563

With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is a well-known retail powerhouse on the Outer Banks. Their Ocracoke location boasts an...read more

With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is a well-known retail...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites

Outer Banks Kids
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

Ocracoke Variety Store

Outer Banks Kids
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
950 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-4911

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats, beer and wine and almost all of your grocery needs. It's also...read more

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats,...read more

Ride the Wind Surf Shop

Outer Banks Kids
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
486 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
(252) 928-6311

Ride the Wind Surf Shop is your Ocracoke Island resource for surfboards, bathing suits, apparel, accessories, sunglasses, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and...read more

Ride the Wind Surf Shop is your Ocracoke Island resource for surfboards, bathing suits, apparel,...read more

Village Craftsmen

Outer Banks Kids
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
170 Howard Street #248, Ocracoke
(252) 928-5541

Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from...read more

Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at...read more

17th Street Surf Shop opened on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in 1970 and later opened an outpost store on the Outer Banks. It offers everything you need...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

The Belk department store offers clothing, swimwear, shoes and accessories for the whole family. In the summer the swimsuit selection is huge, and year...read more

Housed in a quaint, historic home on School House Road, Books to be Red is not only Ocracoke's beloved independent bookstore, but also a purveyor of...read more

Housed in a quaint, historic home on School House Road, Books to be Red is not...read more