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
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
Here’s a great place to do some one-stop shopping for all your baby and child needs. They have new and gently used clothing, toys, furniture, gear and...read more
Saltair Images Art Studio specializes in step-by-step paint parties, children's arts and craft classes and group art activities. The art activities are...read more
This beach road gallery is a destination for one-of-a-kind works of art. The owners, Christine and Gilbert, specialize in acrylic pours and resin art as...read more
The Salty Sailor Apothecary specializes in small-batch artisan bath and body brands that are clean, all natural and cruelty-free. You'll find scents,...read more
The Salty Sandollar Boutique is all about handmade and custom-designed decor and jewelry. Around 80 percent of the items in the shop are handmade. Kids and...read more
Sam & Winston is a celebration of the fine arts of gift giving and creating a home. The mother and daughter team who run this lifestyle boutique have...read more
Sandcastles is more than just a gallery. Along with offerings from numerous Hatteras Island artists and local jewelry designers, Sandcastles' locally made...read more
Sandy Bay Gallery is a standout among the art galleries on the Outer Banks. A favorite spot to shop in Frisco, it is a place of pure creativity, with...read more
Legendary jewelry designer Sara DeSpain maintains her studio and gallery at Osprey Landing, soundside in Duck. A goldsmith, Graduate Gemologist and designer...read more
Take a stroll through Scarborough Faire’s wooden pathway beginning at Duck Road. Follow the walkway to an enclosed courtyard with trees and a quiet...read more
