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
If you’re curious about vapor products, check out Vape Hatteras. Electronic cigarettes offer a way to taper off smoking. With 38 flavors of handcrafted...read more
Village Thrift Store is much more than just a business; it's also a joint venture with Ocracoke Youth Center. Proceeds from all sales are donated to the...read more
Vineyards on the Scuppernong, based in nearby Columbia, has a tasting room and gift shop in downtown Manteo. Stop in to try their wines – Simply Scuppernong...read more
Surely you’re familiar with Walmart. This is the only location on the Outer Banks, and you can buy just about anything you might need here. This location...read more
In the red-roofed building across from the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, Wanchese Pottery features the handcrafted pottery of local potters Bonnie and Bob...read more
Wave Riding Vehicles has been on the beach since 1980, and in that time their wave of porpoises logo has made their surfboards one of the most recognizable...read more
After touring the house and grounds (see Attractions) visit the Museum Gallery. The gallery showcases the talents of both local and regional artists who...read more
Wicked Parrot Tattoo & Fashion Boutique is the place to go for a tattoo with a view! Overlooking Kitty Hawk Bay on Colington Road, Wicked Parrot Tattoo...read more
Just north of old Corolla village, Winks is a landmark store on the northern beaches. They sell gas, grocery items, snacks, drinks, ice, beer (including...read more
Wright Brothers National Memorial commemorates two ingenious brothers from Dayton, Ohio, who, in 1900, chose the sparsely populated area known as the Outer...read more
Nags Head's beloved Yellowhouse Art Gallery has moved to The Waterfront Shops in Duck and is now connected to its sister gallery, SeaDragon Gallery. It's...read more
