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!

Don't try coming here for late lunch/early dinner. Most restaurants close for anhour or two between…read more3:00 and 5:00. Even those that hours show they are open. Maybe winter hours still? We were here in April.

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 chain store that is a tourist hot spot. Always has specials and sales, now that it is out of…read moreseason there is 50% off every item. Place has everything you are looking for and if you can't find it in here then I don't know what to tell you. The staff is helpful and friendly, just sometimes you have to ask them twice because of their accents. More of an Eastern European than a southern.. gonna say Russian, but i could be wrong. Good stuff here.

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!

Doesn't seem like a bad shop, just wish they would stick to the hours they have posted. Showed up…read moreat 10:00am when it stated on there website they open at 9:00am. It was closed, lights off, doors locked. Other than that seems like a pretty cool little shop

After shopping quite a bit in the area, Parrot Bay turned out to be one of my favorite stores…read more Found lots of clothing items to buy and prices were fairly reasonable. In addition to clothing you will also find other types of souvenirs, jewelry, etc. Definitely check them out if you are in the area!

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.

A booklover's dream! Duck's Cottage is the cutest and coziest bookstore, offering a wonderful…read moreselection of books, along with hot coffee and delicious pastries. An essential stop on your journey to Duck!

Another lovely visit to Duck's Cottage. We got the iced matcha latte with lavender, decaf cafe au…read morelait, and a nutty duck. The matcha was earthy, milky, and very tasty. The lavender flavor could've been a little bit stronger. The nutty duck was so good! It was rich, sweet, and indeed nutty. The decaf cafe au lait was also good. It was milky and rich, and the coffee was not bitter. I personally like that the coffee is self-served because it ensures that we got decaf. On top of tasty coffee, they have a wide selection of books and treasures. I still highly recommend!

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.