Outer Banks’s best local businesses

The 120 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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120 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants41 places · newest: Biscuits N' Porn, Sep 17
• 02Beauty5 places · newest: Mosie at Starbaby Studio, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Target, Sep 17
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Meekins Field, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife13 places · newest: Blue Crab Tavern, Sep 17
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries, Sep 17
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Something Old Something New, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness3 places · newest: OBX Renew IV To You LLC, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden9 places · newest: Ambrose Furniture Co, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods7 places · newest: Outer Banks Boarding Company, Aug 2
• 11Cafes3 places · newest: 7-Eleven, Sep 17

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• Aviation Park & Frog / Turtle Pond

  Parks & Outdoors

  Whether you want a mellow lap by the pond to spot frogs and turtles, a quick skate or roller hockey session, kid energy burn at the play…

  103 Veterans Dr (Kill Devil Hills) · kdhnc.com ↗

• Hayman Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Hayman Park is that easy KDH reset... a simple, wide-open spot for unplanned kickarounds, kid playtime, and low-key picnics without the…

  219-223 W Hayman Blvd (Kill Devil Hills) · kdhnc.com ↗

• Jubilee Music Store

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  From vintage Martins and Gibsons to those hard-to-find Gibson Post War banjos, Jubilee Music Store is the OBX go-to for gear rentals and…

  3105 N Croatan Hwy Unit 8 (Kill Devil Hills) · jubileemusicstore.com ↗

• Yarn and More Inc

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Yarn and More Inc is the local fiber playground, stocked with gorgeous yarns by brand, fiber, and weight plus patterns, needles, looms, and…

  4104 S Virginia Dare Trail MP13 (Nags Head) · yarnandmoreinc.com ↗

• KDH Co-Op Gallery

  Arts & Culture

  Swing by KDH Co-Op Gallery to browse a co-op of Outer Banks artists under one roof, with working studios and classes that make creativity…

  502 S Croatan Hwy (Kill Devil Hills) · obxlocalart.com ↗

• Peaceful Making

  Arts & Culture

  Peaceful Making is the Outer Banks fiber hub where you can snag luscious yarns like La Bien Aimee, Spincycle, and Knitting for Olive, plus…

  3708 N Croatan Hwy #2 (Kitty Hawk) · peacefulmaking.com ↗

• The Sea Ranch Resort

  Services

  Oceanfront hotel with homey quarters, plus an indoor pool, yoga classes & a restaurant.

  1731 N Virginia Dare Trail MP 7 (Kill Devil Hills) · searanchresort.com ↗

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