2026 Gifts and Specialty Items Guide

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Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

4668 - 85 Ocean Blvd

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Do you dream of breathtaking ocean views, large picture windows to drench your home in sunlight, a large crystal clear shimmering pool in the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

079 | Whalebone Beach

Fantastic location w/direct access to the Beach, lovely decor, great amenities and a location that provides Ocean to Sound views combine to make "Whalebone Beach" an outstanding vacation choice. Enjoy the convenience of having your own Private...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

1761 - Flip Flops & Tree Tops

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Flip Flops & Tree Tops awaits you and your family for your next Corolla vacation. Located in the Ocean Sands community, you'll have easy...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

BEACH HEAVEN

Southern Shores oceanside home with new carpet throughout in 2024. Short walk 310 yards to beach access with no streets to cross. Hear the waves and watch the sunset from the front decks. Enjoy the sun at the pool in the morning and relax in the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/15 - 8/22
$4,183  $4,850
$667 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,761  $4,205
$444 off
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

THE JADE WAVE

Overview Catch this wave and ride the crest of a fun vacation for every member of your family. From the moment you arrive, The Jade Wave entertains - whether you're hanging out in the comfort of its indoor spaces, which are decorated...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Just Beachy

NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR 2024! Now accepting Flex Stays All Seasons with a 3 nighttime minimum!Located in Corolla/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Be one of the first to stay in this NEW CONSTRUCTION home in the 4x4. Feel the...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

1446 - Whale Of A Good Time

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Fun for the whole family to play and stay in this spacious Whalehead Beach home! Lots of places to gather together or...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms

There is a world of treasures to discover at The Salty Seahorse, a chic little gift shop that celebrates beach life with a wealth of handmade items and goodies. From unique pieces of décor made out of driftwood to charming gifts that will be...

Shop our exclusive selection of spices, custom blends, loose-leaf teas, naturally-flavored sugars, sea and mineral salts, gourmet gifts and accessories. With a wide selection of seasonings for any food lover and dozens of choices for any tea...

Welcoming all sun seekers, The Sun Shack Tiki-Bo-Tiki Tanning Salon has been offering “beautiful tans since 1999” - and without the hassle of contracts or membership fees. It specializes in professionally detailed mist tanning and will...

Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing stores to gift shops, realty...

A complete office supply store that includes art supplies, as well. 

A specialty gourmet market and wine shop with plenty of surprises!

Billed as a specialty store for "big and little girls and boys," this well-stocked store offers a fabulous selection of both time-honored toys and the newest favorites. Most of the high quality brands can be found here: Ravensburger puzzles...

Centrally located on the Beach Road near the Kill Devil Hills bath house, The Trading Post has everything you could possibly need for fun and sun on the beach. And you won’t have to fight highway traffic to get it.For the water there are...

Gourmet Nuts, Chocolates, Hot Sauces, Spices, Rubs, Salsa, T-Shirts, Candy and lots more! Have a nutty day!    

With more than 7,500 square feet, TW’s new store in Nags Head is chock full of a wide selection of fishing and hunting gear. Racks of popular clothing lines,  including Aftco Bluewater Wear, Salt Life and Pelagic, and sunglasses and hats...

Food, creativity and coffee at this delicious stop.

Urban Cottage is your source for ‘fashion for your home’. Here you’ll find that perfect something for that perfect place in your home or beach cottage. Urban Cottage offers painted furniture, beach decor, custom art pieces, outdoor...

Located in the central town of Avon in the southern Outer Banks, Vape Hatteras is the only source of e-Cigarettes, eJuices, and other cigarette alternatives on Hatteras Island. Featuring a wide range of hand-crafted eJuices as well as multiple...

An eclectic art, craft and gift shop on beautiful Ocraoke Island.

You never know what treasures you’ll uncover at Village Thrift, which is the only thrift store on Ocracoke Island. Featuring an ever-rotating array of goodies that can range from beachy apparel to books, games, and other unique items, Village...

Grab all the gear you’ll need for a sunny Outer Banks vacation at this apparel and gift shop that has an inherent coastal vibe. The Vitamin Sea Beach Shop is stocked with a wealth of goodies that can be enjoyed on the coast and at home, making...

Walgreens pharmacy and convenience market is a convenient one-stop shop for just about anything you might need while on vacation. Walgreens is where you can get some of the best deals on the beach for essentials, such as ice, water, coolers, milk...

A gallery and creative working studio in downtown Manteo.

Wave Riding Vehicles is a water sporter’s dream. The store offers gear that any beach goer would love and use. From pro surfers to pro sandcastle builders, Wave Riding Vehicles is sure to please.

30 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Since the beginning, the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops, Malt, Yeast and Water. No...

This outfitter, one of 316 in the U.S. and abroad, offers boaters of every stripe just about anything they need to keep their vessel ship-shape, whether it’s used for work or for fun. The store has rows and rows of shelves with boat supplies...

Owners Jim and April Vaughn operate a surfer’s surf shop, with a great selection of wetsuits, sportswear, swimwear and accessories for men, women and youth from all major surf brands. Upstairs, there’s an exceptional range of surfboards...

The quintessential tourist store, Wings is stocked floor to ceiling with beach-related clothing and nearly every other possible  beach-y item imaginable. With store locations from Corolla to Hatteras Island, this is the place visitors depend on...

Wink’s Grocery is much more than a convenience store to the Outer Banks.  The iconic winking smiley face has served Outer Banks locals and tourist a like since 1957. In fact, in the 1960s and 1970s, Wink’s was one of the only stores...

Located just a short stroll from the Nags Head beaches, Yarn and More Inc is a fun stop for knitting enthusiasts from the Outer Banks and miles beyond, thanks to its lengthy selection of yarn, accessories including needles, hooks, and notions, and...