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
3 Island Girls offers new, vintage, upcycled and repurposed items, including furniture, locally made eco-art, gifts and home decor. You're sure to find the...read more
Upstairs in Jockeys Ridge Crossing Center you'll find one shop run by a husband-and-wife team with two distinct passions. Abbi is a tea expert, and she...read more
Locally loved Alien Java serves excellent coffee and espresso creations, from cappuccino and espresso to cold brew and affogatos. They also serve smoothies...read more
In business for more than 25 years, All Decked Out offers finely made outdoor furniture, handcrafted on site, including Adirondack chairs and rockers,...read more
Family-owned Ambrose Furniture has been a part of the Outer Banks area for nearly 70 years. A partner in the design and decorating of your beach home, they...read more
Facing Currituck Sound in Duck's Waterfront Shops, Amity Boutique is a favorite shop for the contemporary, fashionable lifestyle. Hip, fashion-motivated...read more
Antiques, etc. is a blend of antique, vintage and retro items accumulated locally and from Baltimore, MD. You can find genuine vintage costume jewelry as...read more
AR Workshop is a national boutique DIY workshop franchise, and now there's a location in Kill Devil Hills. They offer instructor-led workshop classes, DIY...read more
The Outer Banks is a great place for taking a moment to relax, center yourself, get balance and find self-discovery, and Ascension Studio OBX puts you on...read more
