Prices are of course way marked up for tourists- but we've gone at least twice every year we've…read morevisited Corolla so around 8 times. So much to shop around there, great food and restaurants, and keeps you busy for a couple of hours for sure. Check it out!

Bottom Line: A nice beachy shopping center with stores, restaurants and such…read more Overall, I like the Timbuck II Shopping Village. For starters, I like the beachy aesthetic. Shoppers walk along decking and boardwalks to access the shops. Also, there are different buildings within the shopping center so that adds some interest too. My favorite shops here are The Cottage Shop, Sound Feet Shoes and The Cotton Gin. In addition to shops there are also a handful of restaurants and eateries. And behind the shopping center is a race track and miniature golf course. Timbuck II includes some other business too like a massage place and a real estate office.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Iryana, the store manager for this location…read more I had reached out with a rather odd request. A good friend of mine had posted that her favorite mug, which she had purchased at this store years ago, had broken. She was asking if any of her friends were going to be going on vacation and might keep an eye out for it. However, I decided to do a little Internet, sleuthing myself, and so I called and reached out to the store and was putting in contact with the manager. I ended up sending her a picture of the mug and she did not make any promises, but she did say she would see what she could do. She later informed me that they no longer carried it in their location, and that could have been the end of it. However, she went above and beyond, and she actually reached out to other store managers in the area to see if anybody else might have it. Still no luck. However, that's not the moral of the story. The point is that she didn't have to do all of this. She runs a very busy store and had plenty of other things she could have been doing. I am sure. However, she took the time to try and help me so I could try and help my friend. The fact that she reached out to other store managers and even posted in a group of other managers, sharing the photo and just went above and beyond speaks volumes. These days you don't get that kind of customer service very often. And, because so many people only go online to post negative reviews, it's really important that I make a point of sharing the good! If you are ever in Corolla North Carolina, please check out this store and make sure to ask for the manager and tell her that you heard she provided amazing customer service and had wonderful collectible items. Support your locally own small business and people who go above and beyond! Iryana certainly did!

Customer service is horrible. I won't return due to the girls at the checkout counter being as rude…read moreas possible. I honestly feel like I was offending her by spending my money there.

A real hidden gem in a sea of overpriced souvenir shops!…read more I recently visited Outer Banks, NC and wanted to bring home a few shirts. I checked out a number of shops in Duck and was sorely disappointed. Most shirts were $20+ and/or had really lame designs. This shop allows you to pick a shirt of any color, choose your design, and have it imprinted...all for $11! The process only takes a few minutes. The owner was also super friendly and helpful in choosing the right combinations. I can't recommend this place enough!

Lady working was super nice, good prices on custom t shirts. There were many designs to choose…read morefrom. Also there were pre made t shirts that were only 4.99.

Out of all the souvenir type stores we've been to this was our favorite. Better prices and more…read morechoices. We like to get a magnet from all our trips and this place had the best selection for about $4 each or less. We also got some apparel: sweatshirts, tees, pants. All decent for a souvenir place in my opinion. Would recommend.

Most of the clothing stores in Timbuck II sell the same exact stuff (or some approximation of it),…read moreso just do yourself a favor and go to Just For The Beach, because they have the largest selection of the same stuff. Plus they sell toys and beach stuff in their side room!

I originally avoided Super Wings like the plague because they were a tourist shop. I missed out,…read morebig time. They have the most comfy, soft, snuggly sweatshirts for $20 ( and please don't ever change the sweatshirts or the price, that keeps us coming back), as well as stickers, magnets, ornaments, and any souvenirs you could possibly want. And the price point is spot on, you don't feel like you're getting right over the Kohl's and price gouged by some touristy tat shop. And just to add, my first $20 sweatshirt has been washed dozens upon dozens of times and is still soft snugly and intact as the day I bought it. Customer service is usually foreign exchange students who are doing their best, so please be kind.

Great place to get your tourist stuff. There are many locations to choose in OBX. The larger…read morestores seem to have better selection if you are a hard size to find. Employees are nice & prices are what you expect in a tourist town.

Absolutely love this little section of Duck. The general store has a little bit of everything, and…read morethen walking along the boardwalk there's plenty of selection lovely people, very dog friendly, quite affordable, and gorgeous views of the sound. Just a little bit of peace and zen.

We came across Duck's General Store while dining in the area. They were closed for the season and…read morehad some items of interest in their window. I emailed them, expressing my interest in a few items. While I didn't expect a response until they were open, Fran invited me to stop by anyway (we had already departed the OBX). She was kind enough to process our order and ship it safely and securely to us. Again, all before they opened for the season! We were so very pleased with our purchases and the kind service. This continued today when Fran realized that they had charged us twice for our order, something I hadn't realized. She had issued a refund as soon as she learned about this and emailed me the receipt. Again, what an exceptional level of Customer service. We look forward to visiting Duck again and visiting with the good folks at Duck General Store in person!

You've gotta stop in to this beautiful store! I'm a super crafty chick so I took a resin art class…read moreon my trip. Eric and Robert are so fun and friendly, very no-BS guys who tell it to you straight. They made the class super fun and we were always laughing. Given the time of year, there were only 3 of us in class so it was nearly 1-on-1 instruction. I learned so much! I came back the next day to pick up my mirror and was stunned at how beautiful it came out! Y'all got me into a new hobby! Thank you for such an awesome class!

Bottom Line: Large store full of locally made arts and crafts with some vintage items and other…read moregood finds sprinkled throughout. I stumbled upon Absolutely Outer Banks a handful of years ago and I was impressed with the selection of locally made arts and crafts. Ever since, this is my go to spot for legitimate and tasteful Outer Banks souvenirs. In addition to locally made items they also have some vintage items and even some new items for sale. One item that this store specializes in is really cool resin windows that are unique and exude happiness. Absolutely Outer Banks has artwork in all mediums and in all price points. They have jewelry, wood signs, candles, prints, glass work, textiles, metal work, etc.  On my most recent visit I enjoyed looking at a vintage pin ball machine and eyeing up the beautiful array of Fiestaware. There is plenty of opportunity for ooohhhing and ahhhing.  The owner is super friendly so that adds to the overall great experience. Absolutely Outer Banks is centrally located in Kitty Hawk in the former spot of a bank.

Awesome spot to get coffee and breakfast among all the books and souvenirs. Went a couple different…read moretimes and the people are super friendly. There's also fun outdoor spots to sit by the pond.

Duck's Cottage is a coffee and book shop located in the waterfront shops in Duck, NC. There's…read moreplenty of free parking in the lot in the complex, but there's limited indoor and outdoor seating. They've recently changed their weekend hours to close earlier at 12pm on Saturdays. They also accept tap to pay, but enact a % charge on all credit transactions. The ambiance inside can be described as rustic and quaint. It's really cute if you're looking to read and chill. It can get crowded as they're usually busy, but this is a great place to come if you're looking to relax. They have both hot and iced drinks with milk alternatives. The iced drinks come in medium (16oz) and large and the hot drinks come in small (12oz), medium and large. The banana cream pie latte was delicious. It tasted like caramel and bananas, paired well with the coffee, and was the perfect amount of sweet. The bumbleberry pie was okay too but the fruit and coffee combination wasn't my favorite. I'd definitely recommend coming here in the morning for coffee and browsing for books if you're in Duck, NC.

This place is a pretty good place to go if you want to buy needs for something. From beach supplies…read moreto Surf and boogie boards. They have it all, Service, not too bad employees will laugh, and they are helpful. Some prices are somewhat expensive because it is a popular place but the value is ok

Super Scam Wings. My Girlfriend and I purchased a new beach…read moreumbrella from Super Wings on September 22, 2014. After only 1 hour of use in a light breeze, the pole bent near the base and the top of the umbrella separated from the pole. Upon examination, it appeared the pole was fabricated from a woefully inadequate, thin gauge of tubing (it can be deformed simply by pinching it with ones fingers). The joint between where top and the pole separated was only glued together with an obviously, inferior adhesive. We attempted to return the umbrella on 9/24/14 but were curtly rebuffed by the rude store manager, him saying "the store policy only allows returns within 24 Hrs." Indeed, the policy is written on the bottom of the receipt, however it is not displayed anywhere in the store, nor was it announced verbally at the time of purchase, hence no one would know the policy until after the purchase. I question the legality of such a policy, especially when the product was defective. In my home state, New York, retail vendors must exchange or refund defective merchandise within 14 days of purchase and their refund/exchange policy must be displayed clearly at the point of purchase, I would think North Carolina offers similar protection to the consumer. I filed a complaint with the NC department of consumer affairs.