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
Tar Heel Trading Company has been bringing the work of American artists and craftsmen to the Outer Banks since 1979. With two distinctive locations in Duck...read more
The Stock-Aide brings a much-needed convenience store to the Manteo waterfront but with all the charm the historic district deserves. This is an old-...read more
Longtime Outer Banks artists Scott Geib and Anne Burroughs operate this vibrantly colorful gallery in Downtown Manteo. Scott specializes in...read more
The Bird Store is an art gallery specializing in regional and local wildlife art and carvings of pelicans, shorebirds, egrets, herons, ducks, fish and...read more
Sweet treats abound at The Blue Lagoon. They offer handmade chocolates, caramel apples, chocolate pretzels, gourmet gummies and homemade fudge to suit any...read more
For a funky and fun shopping experience, The Cosmic Octopus offers handwoven hammocks, 3D tapestries, handmade tie-dyes and hookah and e-cigarette...read more
The Cottage Shop will show you seaside living Outer Banks Style. This store features decorative accessories, coastal home decor and unique gifts for...read more
The Elegant Attic is an antiques shop housed in an old Buxton cottage that the owner saved from demolition. The shop’s main feature is a spectacular...read more
Because their customers don’t want to be like everyone else, The French Door offers the unusual. They have fun and funky clothes for all ages and all body...read more
The Gourmet Olive is downtown Manteo's olive oil and vinegar store, where you can sample 15 different gourmet oils and vinegars and get suggestions about...read more
A longtime favorite in Duck, The Island Attic specializes in “Unique Decor from Islands Afar.” Every winter, wanderlust takes the owners Ryan and Leigh...read more
