The gift giving season reigns year round on the Outer Banks, and it’s a good thing too. The shops on the beach have diverse and distinct products that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else, making them perfect Outer Banks gifts for all of the important people in your life. Galleries allow you to find beautiful paintings, sculptures, pottery and blown glass created by local artists. You can check out bookstores which have arrays of books written by popular authors as well as locals. Try designing jewelry for an accessory that’s truly singular. For beach-y fun gifts, visit surf shops and kite stores to find colorful and custom made kites or flags. Scout out local markets for handmade soaps and candles. Boutiques sell chic clothes and jewelry with a coastal twist to them. Many shops also sell nautical décor that puts a little bit of the Outer Banks in a home or office. The possibilities of Outer Banks gifts are vast and often hold true to their beach roots. Read through the below listing to learn where would be best to get a gift for that upcoming birthday.
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
Your taste buds will love you for visiting this store. The wine selection is vast and pleasantly surprising, with numerous worthy selections from North...read more
Island Tobacco has been a full-service tobacco store for more than 20 years on the Outer Banks, carrying a large selection of premium waterpipes and hand-...read more
Islander Flags offers a full line of decorative banners, garden flags and traditional flags including all needed poles and hardware. Aluminum and fiberglass...read more
Islands is a women's lifestyle boutique in the Waterfront Shops in Duck. It's the place to find trending fashions, timeless jewelry, modern swimwear,...read more
Style can be an elusive quality – difficult to pinpoint, but when you see it, you know. Walking into Izabelle’s Closet, you instantly know that you’re...read more
The place to be in Nags Head during the summer season, Jennette’s Pier offers anglers a wide variety of fish to target while sightseers can watch...read more
Designing in platinum, gold and Argentium sterling silver, Gail Kowalski is a local artist whose work with natural fancy-color diamonds and other gemstones...read more
With jewelry inspired by sea and sky, Jewels by the Sea is the perfect place to find a precious Hatteras Island souvenir. You’ll find 14-karat gold jewelry...read more
KDH Cooperative Gallery is a fun stop for the whole family. They have a sparkly winged horse in front of the gallery that provides a great photo opportunity...read more
Kinnakeet Clay is a treasure worth taking the time to discover. Go off the beaten path and seek them out in historic Avon Village (Kinnakeet). You'll enjoy ...read more
Gardeners will love this shop. They have perennials, annuals, evergreen trees and shrubs and tropical plants, along with gardening gifts, containers, tools...read more
If stepping into the studio of a longtime local artist sounds fun, you must visit Kitty Mitchell Studio. Ocracoke School's art teacher for 30 years and a...read more
