2026 Gifts and Specialty Items Guide

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

2970 - Sunrise Symphony

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New windows. and new Queen Sleeper Sofa. Enjoy the most stunning Outer Banks beach views at Sunrise Symphony. This 1 bedroom, 2...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Knot A Care

The family will enjoy relaxing in the five person hot tub or taking a dip in the pool (14'x30') after a long day at the beach. On those rare rainy days, the kids will love hanging out in the game room and playing a few games of pool.  While staying...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Bonner Bridge Pier

Opened in 2021, the Bonner Pier is one of the more unique piers along the Outer Banks, as the 1,000-ft. long concrete structure was once the southern terminal of the original Bonner Bridge. Once the bridge was replaced by the new Basnight Bridge, a...

A SENSE OF PORPOISE

Major Renovations for 2026 include: brand new kitchen, remodeled baths and new LVP flooring in main living areas - New Photos coming soon! Discover your ultimate Outer Banks escape at “A Sense of Porpoise,” a beautifully appointed oceanfront...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/29
$4,363  $4,825
$462 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,924  $4,158
$234 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,666  $3,832
$166 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,308  $3,604
$296 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,195  $3,408
$213 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,259  $3,408
$149 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,131  $3,408
$277 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,942  $3,075
$133 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,885  $3,075
$190 off
12/26 - 1/2
$2,884  $2,924
$40 off
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

832 | Spyglass

This home is beautifully decorated in true coastal fashion with bright, inviting décor & upscale furnishings & finishes throughout including premium wood-look plank flooring & tiled baths. With a fenced yard that is perfect for...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

K7311 Sandcastle Sanctuary 4 Bedroom Hom...

Welcome to Sandcastle Sanctuary at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club and Westside Athletic Club included with your stay! At The Tides, you can indulge in a unique vacation experience like no other...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Twiddy Wedding Homes

Celebrate your love in a place you love! Twiddy & Company has a wide variety of wedding homes located throughout the Outer Banks. Find the perfect special event home for your Outer Banks wedding, whether you're planning an intimate elopement or...

Avalon Alibi (formerly Making Memories) ...

Experience the ultimate Outer Banks coastal lifestyle at Avalon Alibi, an ideal semi-oceanfront home featuring a private pool, ocean views, a rec room, 4 bedrooms, bonus sleeping areas, and more!Perfectly located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

7767 - Swordfish

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Discover the perfect coastal retreat at Swordfish, an inviting ocean-view home nestled in the heart of Buxton on...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...