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
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
Dock, fish, dine and unwind at Oden's Dock in Hatteras village. This full-service marina books half-day inshore and nearshore charters and full-day offshore...read more
This salty gift shop is in a century-old home that's painted aqua blue, not gray as you'd expect. Its coastal-themed merchandise includes shells, sea glass...read more
This is the first legal distillery on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Located in a historic building in downtown Manteo, Outer Banks Distilling leads...read more
Outer Banks Florist & Formals offers the finest in fresh flowers and floral design, led by the award-winning Brooks and
...read moreOuter Banks Furniture has two of the largest furniture showrooms on the beach, catering to the rental market as well as to a local clientele. They offer a...read more
The Outer Banks Mall offers one-stop shopping for a variety of goods. Foodwise, you'll find Fresh Market and Food Lion for groceries, GNC for health food...read more
Return to the past at Outer Banks Old Time Photos. Cindi and Jeff will make sure you have fun and leave with something you can share for years to come....read more
Outer Banks Olive Oil Co. carries more than 60 olive oils, infused and fused oils and balsamic vinegars for tasting and purchase every day. The oils and...read more
In the mood for a different kind of snack? Outer Banks Popcorn Shoppe serves gourmet popcorn popped on-site and topped with fun flavors including Old Bay,...read more
Dog lovers will fall in love with this store, which has everything imaginable for four-legged friends. Any dog you know would appreciate some of the natural...read more
This is a fun store with distinctive crafts and gifts and lots of whimsy. Over the Moon carries several lines of pottery, handbags, blown glass, recycled...read more
