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
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
Stretching about 600 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Avon Fishing Pier opened its doors in 1963 and was the final pier to be built on Hatteras Island. It’s...read more
Betsy and Brewster have a great little antiques store filled with an eclectic collection of antiques, furniture and other cool stuff. A store highlight is...read more
Bacchus Wine & Market offers a great selection of fine wines, craft beer, gourmet foods, imported cheeses and Boar’s Head deli meats as well as...read more
Barr-EE Station in Duck has been a shopping staple for 28 years. On the north end of The Waterfront Shops near The Blue Point, it’s filled to the brim with...read more
Beach Books is a northern Outer Banks bookstore that's locally owned and run by Corolla residents. They have a wide selection of fiction and...read more
Get the ultimate vacation souvenir with a colorful hairwrap, some cornrows or a temporary tattoo. Beach Braids is the only Outer Banks shop offering natural...read more
This gallery is filled with a wide variety of local art and oil paintings, so many that you’re sure to find one you like. Once you have selected a painting...read more
Beach Music and Gifts has everything from new and used guitars to amps and accessories. They carry all the best instrument manufacturers, and they can order...read more
Beach Treasures showcases an extensive and impressive collection of jewelry, with 14 cases overflowing with sterling offerings from lines such as MarahLago...read more
