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
The selection at Parrot Bay is too huge to possibly list everything here. This is a great store for browsing. You'll find coastal home decor items, garden...read more
The southernmost building on the soundside in Salvo, this gallery is housed in an exquisite replica of an 1874 life-saving station. The building itself...read more
The Peanut Shop stocks gourmet peanuts of all kinds, from spicy to sweet. Check out their Wine Nuts in flavors like Margarita Mix and Chardonnay. Pick out a...read more
Pelican’s Roost is a full-service tackle shop offering fresh bait, ballyhoo, custom rods, equipment repairs, accurate fishing information and everything...read more
Geared to the sport-fishing community, The Ship’s Store at Pirate’s Cove Marina offers high-end and casual clothing and accessories for men, women and...read more
Pirates Chest is a treasure trove of souvenirs and merchandise for all ages. There is an astounding variety of clothing, books, collectibles, shells,...read more
Red Drum Pottery is the working studio of potters Wes Lassiter and Rhonda Bates. You can often catch the friendly potters at the wheel, and you can see...read more
This shop carries tons of t-shirts and beach apparel, along with henna tattoos, beach chairs, sunglasses, beach towels and plenty of Outer Banks souvenirs...read more
ReStyle Market is a huge consignment store with several different vendors. Flip Your Closet, a favorite local clothing consignment shop, is the anchor,...read more
This little museum and gallery is behind the home of the owner on Ananias Dare Street across the main highway from the downtown area. Herbert Bliven runs a...read more
Experience a new adventure in an old world at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site allows guests of all...read more
Roanoke Marshes Trading Company is the place on Roanoke Island to find souvenir sweatshirts and t-shirts printed with OBX, Roanoke Island, pirate...read more
