Outer Banks Book & Gift Stores
Find that Special Something...
We all want to take a piece of the Outer Banks home with us - seashells, t-shirts or a little something more unique. You'll also want to browse through Outer Banks bookstores to find the perfect magazine or book for beach reading! On this page you'll find a list of Outer Banks bookstores, candles shops, nautical shops, and more. Outer Banks stores on this page are listed by town, north to south.
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Corolla
Cotton Gin
789 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927 (Timbuck II Shopping Center)
(252) 453-4446
Filled with beach remembrances, Pandora jewelry, Vera Bradley, resort wear for women and men and home decor.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Gift Shop
1101 Corolla Village Road, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-4939
Located at the site of the Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla, the gift shop offers a variety of lighthouse items as well as Outer Banks souvenirs.
Island Bookstore
1130 Corolla Village Road, Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-2292
Browse the rows of books covering a wide variety of subjects, special order that particular one of interest or ship a book back home to a friend of family member.
Mystic Jewel
793 Sunset Blvd. Unit E, Corolla, NC 27927 (TimBuck II Shopping Center)
(252) 453-3797
The Mystic Jewel specializes in providing hand picked, limited quantity jewelry from around the world as well as unique gems and hand beaded jewelry.
Nags Head Hammocks
799 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927 (TimBuck II Shopping Center)
(252) 453-4611
Nags Head Hammocks offers handcrafted rope furniture and hammocks. They'll also ship your purchase for you!
794 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927 (TimBuck II Shopping Center)
(252) 457-5011
The Cottage Shop
790 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927 (TimBuck II Shopping Center)
(252) 453-3525
The cottage shop also known as Kellogg's has a keen insight to assisting home owners and visitors alike finding the items which make any home a home. It features home accents, accent furniture, bed linens, flat and serving ware, and everything else that you will need for your home.
Duck
Beach Gallery
1177 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Faire Shoppes)
(252) 261-5757
Here you will find a variety of different oil paintings and once you decide which you like you can even choose your own frame to go with it to match your home decor.
Carolina Moon Gallery
1177 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Faire Shoppes)
(252) 619-4298
Carolina moon gallery specializes in crafted worl'1s of art that blend modern and ancient ideas, combining man-made art with the cosmic art of nature's creations. The offer jewelry, pottery, extraordinary cards, books, natural oils, soap and even toys for all ages.
Christmas Mouse
1171 Duck Road Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Lane Shoppes)
(252) 261-5404
Here you can find everything that you need for Christmas. They have a wide collection of lights, decorations, trees, stockings and anything else that you could think to need for Christmas.
Cotton Gin
1185 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-2387
Filled with beach remembrances, Pandora jewelry, Vera Bradley, resort wear for women and men and home decor.
Dazzles
1240 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (Waterfront Shops)
(252) 255-5818
Here you can find fun and fun stuff like colorful jewelry, glass mobiles, gifts for everyone, home decor, glassware, mermaids, lamps and fun furniture.
Diane's Lavish Linens
1171 Duck Road, Suite A8, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Lane Shoppes)
(252) 255-0555
This store offers all your fine bed and bath linens and more. They have new baby gifts, Vera Bradley, Table Linens, and Bath and Body Luxuries and much more.
Duck's Cottage Coffee & Book Shop
1240 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (Waterfront Shops)
(252) 261-5510
More than your typical bookstore Duck's Cottage Coffee & Book Shop offered fresh brewed coffee, pastries and a wide variety of books. Stop in and stay awhile!
Growlers to Go
1187 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
(252) 715-1946
Choose from 42 taps to fill your growler with fresh draft beer that can even be delivered straight to your beach house, as well as about 100 types of bottled and canned beer, fully-stocked coolers and kegerator rentals! Located in the Loblolly Pines shopping center in downtown Duck.
Island Bookstore
1177 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-8981
Browse the rows of books covering a wide variety of subjects, special order that particular one of interest or ship a book back home to a friend of family member.
Mystic Jewel
1171 Duck Road, Suite A-4, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Lane Shoppes)
(252) 255-5515
The Mystic Jewel has one of the largest selections of sterling silver jewelry and semi-precious gemstone jewelry on the Outer Banks. It specializes in unique style jewelry for any jewelry lover's taste.
Nags Head Hammocks
1212 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-1062
Nags Head Hammocks offers handcrafted rope furniture and hammocks. They'll also ship your purchase for you!
Outer Barks
1240 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (Waterfront Shops)
(252) 715-4981
If you are a dog lover then this is the store for you. They have everything imaginable for you four-legged furry friends. They offer natural and gourmet treats, toys and clothes are sold here.
Sara Despain Jewelry
1190 Duck Road #2, Duck, NC 27949
(252) 255-0633
The pieces of jewelry in this store are a lyrical blend of substance and poetry. You can find gold and silver along with diamonds and other rare gemstones here.
The Cottage Shop
1201 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-8121
The cottage shop also known as Kellogg's has a keen insight to assisting home owners and visitors alike finding the items which make any home a home. It features home accents, accent furniture, bed linens, flat and serving ware, and everything else that you will need for your home.
The Kid's Store
1240 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (Waterfront Shops)
(252) 261-3553
Here you can choose from all sorts of popular and educational toys, pirate stuff, games, puzzles, Rites and stuffed animals. It a great place to come when you want to treat your kids.
The Nags Head Shop
1171 Duck Road, #C-6, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Lane Shoppes)
(252) 261-7262
The first Outer Banks Espresso shop that not only offers a variety of coffee of different blends, but Sunglasses, hats, shoes, gifts and more.
Toy-Riffic
1171 Duck Road, #A-5, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Lane Shoppes)
(252) 261-3939
ToyRific is a fun shop for kids of all ages. They feature toys like Thomas, Lego, Steiff, Playmobil and Gund and some of the other hard-to-find favorites.
Try My Nuts Nut Company
1171 Duck Road, #B-8, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Lane Shoppes)
(252) 261-0900
They specialize in nuts for everyone's taste. They have gourmet nuts, chocolates, candies, toffees, brittles, wide assortment of nuts - almonds, cashews, pecans, pistachios and much more.
Urban Cottage
1177 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 (Scarborough Faire Shoppes)
(252) 261-1711
This is a one of a Rind house decor store. They offer everything from rugs to furniture, wall decor to gifts and accessories. They offer interior design services as well as full house packages.
Kitty Hawk
Beef Jerky Outlet
3809 N Croatan Hwy, Suite E, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 715-5800
All things jerky!
Absolutely Outer Banks
3708 N Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 255-1606
Locally crafted home decor, art, gifts and more.
Island Bookstore
3712 North Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 255-5590
Browse the rows of books covering a wide variety of subjects, special order that particular one of interest or ship a book back home to a friend of family member.
Islander Flags
6146 North Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-6266
Offering commercial and residential flags and banners.
Kill Devil Hills
Class and Trash
906 South Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 715-4412
Thift store providing a cool, funky, affordable, and ever-changing array of furniture and objects for customers.
Forbes Candy & Gift Shop
1700 South Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-2122
Homemade candies, candy, fudge, chocolates, peanut brittle, salt water taffy, brittle, and more.
Mom's Sweet Shop
3105 North Croatan Hwy #8, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-6667
Mom's Sweet Shop is an electric mix of clothing, furniture, and more. From street, skate, vintage and dead stock clothing to vintage furniture to locally made items such as jewelry, art, candles, soaps and more.
Nags Head Hammocks
1801 South Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-6115
Nags Head Hammocks offers handcrafted rope furniture and hammocks. They'll also ship your purchase for you!
Outer Banks Specialty Baskets
909 Colington Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449 - 4352
Put together that one of a kind basket! No matter what the occasion or season, business or personal, they can make the perfect gift for you. Each basket is personalized to your request and your price point.
Sea Isle Gifts
1216 South Virginia Dare Trail # A, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-7206
At Sea Isle Gifts you’ll find all sorts of beach-oriented gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, shells, artwork and home decor items. In the adjoining Lamp Shop they have nautical lamps of all kinds, including beautiful stained-glass lamps.
The Gift Garden
1808 South Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8867
Gift shop offering home décor, garden flags, candles, jams/jellies, and more!
Manteo Blacksmith at the KDH Cooperative
502 South Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 473-1709
Nags Head
Christmas Mouse
2401 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-8111
Here you can find everything that you need for Christmas. They have a wide collection of lights, decorations, trees, stockings and anything else that you could think to need for Christmas.
Forbes Candy & Gift Shop
1. 6321 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 - (252) 441-7293
2. 2707 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959 - (252) 441-9411
Homemade candies, candy, fudge, chocolates, peanut brittle, salt water taffy, brittle, and more.
Gulf Stream Gifts
2512 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-0433
Located at milepost 10.5 on the Beach Road in Nags Head, Gulf Stream gifts offers a large selection of nautical gifts, jewelry, prints, lighthouse and dolphin memorabilia.
Life on a Sandbar
3933 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 449-9066
Specializing in braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, henna tattoos, air brush tattoos, stepping stones, and sand art creations. Featuring Del Sol, Disney, and Marvel color-changing products, and color-changing nail polish.
Shipwreck Museum
7746 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-5739
Located on the Causeway the Shipwreck Museum has been locally owned since 1953. Shipwreck Museum, Inc. offers a variety of coastal gifts including seashells, driftwood, live hermit crabs, jewelry, lamps, local crafts, nautical gifts and more.
Something Fishy
2506 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-9660
Located in the heart of Nags Head, Something Fishy offers a unique assortment gifts with an Island flair including a large selection of "fishy" jewelry, gifts and handcrafts!
Souvenir City
6902 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-7452
Souvenir City offers a variety of beach items for your vacation including beach chairs, floats, toys, boats, clothing, souvenirs and more!
Roanoke Island
Downtown Books
105 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo NC 27954
(252) 473-1056
Bookstore located downtown Manteo. Genres include fiction and non-fiction, a large Outer Banks and local section, children's and young adult, graphic novels, cookbooks and a few small specialty genres like reference and foreign language. They carry a large variety of unique greeting cards, boxed notes, journals, calendars and pens. In the Toy Room you'll find an incredible selection of Melissa and Doug toys.
Mermaid's Purse
101 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-6880
Located in the heart of Manteo, My Secret Garden offers a variety of bird houses, jewelry, garden ornaments, signs, cat and dog items and a bit of whimsy with mermaids and fairies!
The Christmas Shop
621 US Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2838
Located on the main road in Manteo, The Christmas Shop offers a wide variety of unique gifts and décor for all seasons.
Hatteras Island
Buxton Village Books
47918 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-4240
Offers a wide variety of modern authors as well as books on historical Hatteras and Indie.
Forbes Candy & Gift Shop
24502 NC Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
(252) 987-2320
Homemade candies, candy, fudge, chocolates, peanut brittle, salt water taffy, brittle, and more.
Island Spice and Wine
40246 NC Highway 12, Avon, NC 27915
(252) 995-7750
Offering over a 1,000 choices in wine, fine cheeses, breads, spices, ethnic ingredients, gourmet coffee beans and treats.
Hatteras Island Toy Store
46928 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-7171
Offering Thomas the Train, toy boats, pirates, educational toys, Hello Kitty and more.
Home Port Gallery & Gifts LLC
26006 NC Highway 12, Waves, NC 27982
(252) 987-1550
Gallery and gift shop specializing in regional and local photography, jewelry, artwork, candles, pottery and gourmet foods.
Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts
51684 NC Highway 12, Frisco, NC, 27936
(252) 995-4242
Offers over 24 flavors of saltwater taffy, jelly beans and other Outer Banks gifts such as hermit crabs and t-shirts.
The Old Gray House Gift & Shell Shop
47074 Light Plant Road, Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-4740
Get lost in Hatteras history! The Old Gray House & Shell Shop was built from old pieces of wood found on the beach. You'll also find handmade soaps, clothes, towel sets, placemats and napkin sets, and Raggedy Ann and Andy sets.
Uglie Mugs Coffee House
40534 NC Highway 12, Avon, NC 27915
(252) 995-5590
Uglie Mugs has a BIG Coffee Menu! Muffins, cinnabuns, & scones are baked fresh in house every morning! Uglie Mugs multitasks as a bead shop as well, so don’t be surprised to find trays of beads and craft supplies scattered around the store too.