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
Carolina Moon is a one-of-a-kind, eclectic gallery that is open for its 36th year on the Outer Banks. The owner specializes in unusual handmade earrings,...read more
Central Garden Center is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the beach for more than 40 years. They offer plants for all seasons and...read more
For 21 years Charlotte's has been a trusted women's boutique in downtown Manteo. Charlotte’s sells fine apparel from names like Jude Connally, Elliott...read more
This strip mall houses a variety of convenience and necessity stores. Advance Auto Parts offers supplies and parts for vehicles. Food-A-Rama is an IGA...read more
Chip’s Wine, Beer & Cigars has one of the largest wine and beer selections on the Outer Banks, including hard-to-find beers and lots of regional and N.C...read more
This thrift store benefits Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk. Shop for women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, toys, furnishings,...read more
Discover an enchanting place where the magic of Christmas abounds all year. You'll delight in their selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas...read more
It smells, sounds, looks and feels like Christmas year-round at The Christmas Shop, a Roanoke Island tradition since it opened in 1967. The original owner,...read more
You've got to see this place. It's full of stuff you'll definitely want! Restored furniture, shabby chic, garden ornaments, collectibles, metal accent...read more
Colorful and creative, Cloud Nine is a happening stop for shoppers and artisans and has been for more than 25 years. Buy beads to create your own jewelry or...read more
If you appreciate a sophisticated and rustic coastal aesthetic, you will love this lifestyle boutique in Duck. Owner Dan Deal has an eye for curating new...read more
Corolla Surf Shop opened in 1996. You will find all the best surf brand names in bathing suits, rash guards, surfboards,...read more