2020 Nags Head Gifts and Specialty Items Guide

Here’s a place you can’t help feeling happy visiting. Founded in 1994 by brothers Bert and John Jacobs, Life is Good is centered around products featuring a simple drawing of a character, Jake, and his...

 Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for 2016! Braids by Life on a Sandbar & Braids is about fun and creating memories. We specialize in: braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, as well...

A fun clothing shop geared to teenage girls and young women, the Lil’Grass Shack has a long history on the Outer Banks. It began as the Bikini Hut in 1987. The location moved a couple of times before it landed...

This store claims to be the only personal, state-of-the-art engraving service store on the Outer Banks.  Located next to the Outer Banks Bear Store,  professional engraving is offered on nearly all materials...

Shoes for the outdoors are Merrell’s specialty.  Choices have expanded greatly since the company was founded in 1981 with what was then a revolutionary hiking boot. Now consumers can purchase all kinds of...

Opened in 2002, shortly before the Outer Banks’ first annual Bike Week, the Nags Head Harley-Davidson sells just about everything a hog rider would want except the motorcycle. The shop gives a nod to local outlaws...

Not only can you find the cutest stuffed bears here, you can also select just the bear you want, stuff it and buy adorable clothing to dress him or her.  There’s an enormous selection of Teddy Mountain...

An independent family-owned surf shop in Nags Head, the Outer Banks Boarding Company is a friendly place that local and out-of-town surfers depend on for inside tips on the best local surf spots and conditions. ...

The Outer Banks is known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” because of the hundreds of shipwrecks off the coast, which is the reason it’s a favorite destination for shipwreck divers, spear fishermen...

Locally-owned Outer Banks Furniture, located at Milepost 14 off the Bypass, bills itself as having the largest showroom on the Outer Banks. With more than 20,000 square feet at the Outer Banks Mall store filled with...

At Outlets Nags Head, we’re committed to bringing you the ultimate shopping experience. For us, that means guiding you towards the best deals at your favorite designer and brand-name stores. And, thanks to our...

Locally owned and operated, Rock-A-Bye Baby boasts that it is the only full service kids store on the Outer Banks. This store may look small from the outside, but don’t let appearances fool you. It is stuffed to...

Themed on recycled and repurposed materials, Seagreen Gallery is one of the newest and most innovative art establishments on the Outer Banks.  This is a great place to find a one-of-a-kind gift for someone who has...

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his...

An authentic Outer Banks treasure, this shell shop is one of the oldest family-owned stores in Nags Head, and it is without a doubt one of the most interesting.  Opened in 1954 by Woodrow Stetson, a Coast...

There’s a lot more than “fishy” things at this store, which is much bigger than it looks from the road.  With island music getting customers in the mood as soon as they step inside, the store...

This outlet store has an excellent selection of sunglasses for men and women made by favorite designers. Everything from edgy urban trends to classic pretty styles are available to try on, and although they’re not...

Sunsations offers the largest selection of t-shirts, swimwear, beach chairs, souvenirs, beach toys and more!