Bottom Line: A strip mall located at MP 14.5 with some good options for shopping and dining…read more When I think of a mall I think of an enclosed collection of shops but this mall is of the strip mall variety. The Nags Head Mall is not fancy but I do tend to find myself there nearly once a day during my summer vacations. Here are some of my common pit stops: Woo Casa - One of my favorite restaurants on the Outer Banks serving Mexican and Asian fusion. Grits Grill - A reliable stop for an early morning diner-style breakfast Duck Donuts - Always a sweet treat. The Cottage Shop - One of my favorite stores on the Outer Banks featuring high quality beachy decor Ulta - A chain store but I appreciate the convenience of being able to grab some extra pampering products while on vacation Food Lion and the Dollar Tree - Not exciting stops but reliable and practical There is plenty of parking in the mall and stores in addition to those listed above.

I love Eddie Bauer and loft so decided to go to the outlet when the nor'easter was hanging out…read morebeating up the beaches. This isn't a huge outlet but it has good brands like The Gap, Loft, Lilly Pulitzer and Eddie Bauer. There's signage up saying J Cree is coming in 2026. There are a few local stores mixed in too. A nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Smaller outlet than what we're used to but still a fun hour or two to grab some extra beach options…read moreor add to the school clothes there's a few possibilities for each person in every group. Cute items for kiddos, some options for grown folks and teens, and a few spots to grab a snack. We had a fun time as part of our OBX weekend. It's a little sneaky when you're coming up on it on the beach road so stay in that lane ready to turn. Check the coupon book at every hotel if you want some freebies! I didn't realize they had some perks until we were already gone

Emerald Plantation is a little mall that is mostly filled with small gift shops for tourists to…read morerummage around. There's also a small movie theatre here. However, the best part of it all is the big pond in the back (outside). There's nothing in there but turtles. There's a vending machine that you can purchase some dry kernels of some sort and throw them to the turtles. It's so cute to see the turtles compete for the kernels. When the kernels land in the water, the minnows rush to them and suck on them until a turtle gobbles them up. The cutest of them all are the baby turtles, seeing them getting all excited for a kernel. But, damn, these pigeons/gulls swooping down for the kernels. *shoo, shoo*

We go to Emerald Isle twice a year to get away from the chaos, traffic, and political NOISE of the…read moreNation's Capital. This little shopping center is always a must. Our favorites are: Rucker John's Restaurant (don't miss the Blackjack steak, the beer-battered shrimp, and the glazed croissant rolls), and Sunkissed Memories for terrific shopping. Elly's also has the best fudge we've tasted anywhere!

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.

Fantastic location for business owners leading to the Crystal Coast! It is accessible to HWY 24 and…read moreHWY 70!

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Bottom Line: A nice little shopping center in Duck offering a variety of stores and eateries…read more All of the shopping centers in Duck run together in my head - The Waterfront Shops, Scarborough Faire, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and various others. Scarborough Lane Shoppes is on the east side of Hwy 12 and features undercover parking, meandering boardwalks and a variety of shops and eateries for the whole family. In this shopping center I enjoyed the Flip Flop Shops, The Christmas Mouse, Tar Heel Trading and Toyriffic. I was running out of steam a bit but I would have also liked to check out the Spice and Tea Exchange and Ella's Olive. Also, the scent wafting out of the Fudgery was tempting but I resisted! The shopping center is nicely maintained and there is undercover parking which is great for those bright and sunny days. Also, this shopping center is conveniently within walking distance of several others. Overall, this was a very nice stop.

This is a cool place to kill some time and do some shopping. Plenty of stores to go in for all…read moreages. It's a cool "buidling" like a treehouse, really. And parking under heath keeps your car cool and away from the sun. I like the toy store, Christmas mouse and mystic jewel !

Coastal Outlet has everything you are looking for! Furniture, clothes, jewelry, home decor. You'd…read morenever know from the outside of the building that there are so many cool things!!

Such a cute place, with a little bit of everything you'd ever need for beach living! They have…read moreclothes, baby items, bedding, kitchen items, and so much more. Patio chairs, swings, and tables are outside the front door. It's so much more than just the big room when you walk in. As you make your way through the store, you'll realize there are about 3-4 other rooms attached on the left. Be sure to check those rooms out too!! The staff was super helpful! I was able to find 4 beachy placemats for my kitchen table. Then, my friend was able to put together a simple, but cute, center piece, involving a small, clear plate, a white candle, and blue and white beach shells from a bucket. The whole centerpiece cost me about $7. Definitely stop on by if you have the time!

Maybe it was the time of day (Saturday, 7am) but this store was in great shape. The shopping cart…read morecorrals in the parking lot were empty and there was no trash to be seen. Inside, the men's room was clean and trash bins empty. Grocery section was fully stocked and tidy. I had no problem picking up snacks for the drive out to the barrier islands, finding exactly what I wanted and plenty of it. Now I have supplies! Self-checkout today because there was only one staffed checkout lane open and it had a queue. Super easy today. A five stars experience. [Review 763 of 2025 - 4195 in North Carolina - 24323 overall]

Best clearance section. Amazing food selection. Literally all you need in a store. Good gas prices…read moretoo.

One of the best meals in all of OBX where every part of the meal delivered…read more For starters we had the crispy calamari. The calamari came out hot and tasted so good with the Cajun remoulade to dip in. We also had the special lamb lollipops which were cooked to a perfect medium and were seasoned perfectly. The chopped wedge salad was massive and great to share with another person. The seafood corn chowder is packed with all different kinds of seafood and makes a nice thick chowder. The shrimp and grits is one of the best shrimp and grits I've had. The tomato sauce is full of so much flavor with the large tomato chunks adding some nice texture to the dish. The grits are fried into cakes that have that crispy outside and smooth grits on the inside. On the specials we had the fried soft shell crab. While the crab had a nice light batter the crab shell isn't great but was made up with the lemon remoulade on top. The vegetables were under seasoned lacking salt and any other seasoning. The whole fried fish did stand out as a great dish with the fish cut into large strips, the light fry, and the Cajun remoulade to add some flavor to dip in. For dessert we had the special chocolate mousse cake which was delicious but nothing too special. Overall every item was good and our server was wonderful and I will plan on coming back whenever I'm in the OBX.

We stopped in for dinner with a party of 14. Hatteras Sol was very accommodating. They gave us a…read morewait time of 1 hour 15 minutes. They have an app to follow your wait time. We waited on the docks while sipping cocktails. Really cute set up. They called us back exactly at 1 hour 15. We tried the crab dip and riblets for appetizers - excellent! The seafood Alfredo was delicious and the filet was cooked perfectly. Our waitress was there clearing used dishes and refilling drinks. It was an excellent experience and a must try!