This place is a hidden gem. We drove past and I saw the big rope door mats. Came back Saturday and…read moremet the owner in the parking lot. Wish I'd asked her name. They were fixing the roof so she offered to take us in the back way. They wholesale shells and stuff, amazing selection. The retail side had great stuff at very reasonable prices, ended up getting way more than just the door mat. Had a great time.

Bottom Line: Small shop with seashells and Wanchese apparel…read more This shop looks so fun and beachy from the outside and I have been curious about it for years. I recently finally stepped in to do a little exploring this August. The retail store has shells, more shells, driftwood, nautical home decor, some jewelry, small gifts and Wanchese apparel. By Wanchese apparel I mean t-shirts and such paying homage to the charming fishing village. I was expecting local shells but it seems a lot of them were from overseas. Everything was so nicely labeled with the type of shell and the origin - I really appreciate those details. The retail store is just a small portion of their building as I believe the core of their business is being a wholesaler. The business participates in various trade shows throughout the year and retailers can sign up for wholesale accounts. Overall this was a neat stop in the quaint village of Wanchese.

Went into this small tourist shop to browse. Staff was friendly and helpful, and they had a wide…read moreselection of items. It's in an old 50s house that looks small from the front but once inside it goes deep. Prices are typical tourist prices for the area. Will go back for outdoor statues if decorating my garden.

I love this store on the Nags Head beach main drag! It has so much to see and buy that we walked…read morethrough the store several times, and each time we saw something new! The owners are super friendly.

I love the store and am a huge fan of the products she has, yes they are pricey but the quality and…read morestyle never goes out of style!

Such a gem if you are looking forward hard to find luxury. Highly recommend! Ridiculous amounts of…read moreFrank and Eileen and fun French Finds!

Loved variety of items and the reasonable pricing. Staff was very friendly and accomadating.read more

this store is nice and all but the fact yall are selling these poor little sharks in jars is…read moreabsolutely disgusting and sick. i cannot believe people stand for this abuse and neglect to our poor ocean life, especially while being at the obx?????

Lovely jewelry... fine and fun! Great gifts with beach decor for yourself and friends. Wonderful…read morestaff that is very helpful!

Lots of cute mass produced items. Loads of jewelry- great selection of larimar. If you are…read morelooking for typical but nice beach decor or souvenirs this is a great spot.

This shop is in the Duck Waterfront. There's plenty of parking. The nearby shops are also fun to…read morevisit. There's also a coffee shop and a casual eatery. This shop has some of the BEST stuff for gifts, and just fun stuff to buy for yourself. Staff is super friendly! Follow them on socials because they have some great FB live shows with heavily discounted items.

Dazzles is a great place to shop. We love to walk the Duck boardwalk when we visit and this is one…read moreof the places we always check out. They have a great selection of home decor, jewelry, candles, and personal care items. The people who work here are very nice. We highly recommend!

You've gotta stop in to this beautiful store! I'm a super crafty chick so I took a resin art class…read moreon my trip. Eric and Robert are so fun and friendly, very no-BS guys who tell it to you straight. They made the class super fun and we were always laughing. Given the time of year, there were only 3 of us in class so it was nearly 1-on-1 instruction. I learned so much! I came back the next day to pick up my mirror and was stunned at how beautiful it came out! Y'all got me into a new hobby! Thank you for such an awesome class!

Bottom Line: Large store full of locally made arts and crafts with some vintage items and other…read moregood finds sprinkled throughout. I stumbled upon Absolutely Outer Banks a handful of years ago and I was impressed with the selection of locally made arts and crafts. Ever since, this is my go to spot for legitimate and tasteful Outer Banks souvenirs. In addition to locally made items they also have some vintage items and even some new items for sale. One item that this store specializes in is really cool resin windows that are unique and exude happiness. Absolutely Outer Banks has artwork in all mediums and in all price points. They have jewelry, wood signs, candles, prints, glass work, textiles, metal work, etc.  On my most recent visit I enjoyed looking at a vintage pin ball machine and eyeing up the beautiful array of Fiestaware. There is plenty of opportunity for ooohhhing and ahhhing.  The owner is super friendly so that adds to the overall great experience. Absolutely Outer Banks is centrally located in Kitty Hawk in the former spot of a bank.

It is almost a requirement when you come to the Outer Banks that you have to stop at one of these…read morelocations. It's almost like a magnet drawing you in. And why not, if you forgot something needed for the beach, this is one of your best bets to go to. Super Wings dot the Outer Banks. The stores come in all sizes and are recognizable by the yellow buildings. I swear they are spaced just right on the road through the area, and on either side of the road. I was in need of some board shorts and a seat for the beach. They were having a deal for the chairs that day, or it could be for the whole season, and I picked one up. Even though it is for the beach, I still have it in my vehicle and I'm sure it will come in handy. When it came to the board shorts, there area many to choose from. All types of designs including ones with characters. It is almost a requirement, as well, to check out the souvenir section while in here. Knick knacks galore, always something that you can bring home with you.

Friendly people work here, comfy WARM sweatshirts are sold here (when mother nature decides to be…read morebipolar), and good deals to be had if you look. Touristy souvenirs for days.