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
The Belk department store offers clothing, swimwear, shoes and accessories for the whole family. In the summer the swimsuit selection is huge, and year...read more
Sarah Fiore's working studio showcases her vividly colored pottery. Her works are microwave, oven and dishwasher safe and include plates, bowls, mugs and...read more
Ben Franklin is a great stop for beach items such as floats, towels, boogie boards, hats and sandals. You can pick up souvenirs and sundries and browse a...read more
Bob's Frisco Tackle and Convenience offers everything you need for fishing – bait and tackle, gear, ice, beer and wine, drinks, convenience items, rod and...read more
Pronounced “body,” this horizontally striped lighthouse is on the soundside at the southern end of Bodie Island in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It re-...read more
Duck’s tiny post office is located at this shop, which is in the Loblolly Pines Shopping Center. The shop sells locally made art, greeting cards, postcards...read more
This vintage, family-owned grocery store offers fresh meats, a great selection of fine wines and a variety of groceries....read more
Wonderful treats await you at this store. Satisfy your sweet tooth with classic candies, taffy and chocolate or gourmet nuts and salty snacks. Candy and...read more
If one thing represents all of Hatteras Island, it has to be the famous black-and-white, spiral-striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The lighthouse has...read more
In Duck’s Scarborough Lane Shops you'll find Cariloha Outer Banks, where you’re invited to experience the extraordinary plushness of fabrics made from...read more
