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
Nedo True Value is like an old-fashioned variety store inside a modern building. Like the sign says, you’ll find a little bit of everything. The shelves are...read more
Downtown Manteo finally has a wine bar! It's a cozy, comfortable place with the slightly urban feel of a remodeled historic downtown building, in this case...read more
The O’Neal family is known on the Outer Banks for its commitment to harvesting and selling fresh seafood straight out of the sea. At their fish-house...read more
This gift shop specializes in items that will remind visitors that the Outer Banks attitude is one of relaxation and fun. Offering nautical charts, clothing...read more
OBX Remix is the only in-house kite-repair shop on the Outer Banks, and they can fix kites and sails for all kinds of adventure sports, including...read more
Ocean Gourmet & Treasures is a Hatteras vacation tradition for souvenirs and sweet treats. To remind you of your visit to the island, stop in for...read more
Ocracoke Garden Center, located behind Ocracoke Variety Store, is a retail shop and garden center to accommodate all your island gardening and landscaping...read more
Ocracoke Island Woodworks' furniture is handcrafted on the island from white cedar. Classic chairs, rockers and tables are available, with Ocracoke Island...read more
This is a great source of Ocracoke, Hatteras and Outer Banks name-drop tees, sweats and souvenirs. Tervis, Simply Southern, Yeti coolers and tumblers,...read more
Inside the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) Museum, this gift shop helps fund the society’s ongoing projects. OPS stocks items relating to the island's...read more
October Jae is a women's clothing boutique offering luxe and casual styles with a sophisticated yet down-to-earth vibe. You'll find high-quality dresses,...read more
