Location: Nags Head
Top Things to do in Nags Head
What to do and see in Nags Head, North Carolina (NC): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
With eleven miles of sand, it's no surprise the beach is everyone's favorite attraction in Nags Head. This Outer Banks town just south of Kitty Hawk offers ocean fans every sort of shoreline sport, from sailing and kayaking to snorkeling past shipwrecks or hang-gliding over the sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park. Step into the past with a walk through the historic district and enjoy the area’s distinct architecture.
Restaurants in Nags Head
1. Cloud Nine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 1BSHICKS1995 - Maryland, United States
My male friend is into bracelets and has never made his own. So we decided to visit this shop. We came to the shop on Monday and found it was closed so we came back on Tuesday. The shop owner was VERY helpful and through our conversation she found out that I bead as well. So she provided me some pointers that will help me. She also helped my friend in adding smaller stones in his bracelet to make it stand out. The finish product was beautiful. I took these pictures and sent them to the shop owner and she took pics of us with his bracelet for her social media platforms.
2. Glen Eure's Ghost Fleet Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By lynnc94954 - Petaluma, United States
We have been visiting Glen Eure’s gallery each year when we go to the Outer Banks. And over the years we have bought some amazing art and sculptures! However this year was our first visit without Glen Eure, who passed away in September 2018 at the age of 87. His art and inspiration (wife Pat) live on and shouldn’t be missed!
3. Kitty Hawk Hammocks & Outdoor Furniture
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
We are a quality and affordable hammock and outdoor furniture store in the Outer Banks, NC. Always providing a fair price and a product that is sure to impress anyone! Seasonal hours, we hope to be open year-round. Stop in TODAY.
4. Seagreen Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By 776kristinw - Newport, United States
Creative and amazingly unique items. There was a variety of price points so anyone could find something. Love the repurposed and upcycled items. A must visit!
5. Gulf Stream Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
A unique contemporary gift shop specializing in 14kt. gold and sterling silver jewelry. We feature one of the finest selection of charms, earrings, bracelets and anklets with a coastal or beach flair. This year we picked a wonderful selection of fun and fabulous jewelry that you will love to wear all year. Since 1987, Gulf Stream Gifts has been a favorite shopping destination for visitors.
Reviewed By bubby2six - Pittsburgh, United States
I have been stopping in Gulf Stream Gifts for over twenty years. They have the nicest variety of items. Nothing junky. Great prices. Very unique items. Love their jewelry. I always come home with such nice "beachy" items after my stop at this great store. The owners do a wonderful job keeping their store full of beautiful things.
6. Life is Good - Nags Head
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Spreading good vibes and positivity in Nags Head, North Carolina! Located next door to Kitty Hawk Kites and across the street from Jockey's Ridge State Park, this Life is Good location is the largest on the Outer Banks. Boasting a huge selection of the latest clothing and accessories from LIG (including tire covers!), this store also features goods from the Natural Life brand. Open year-round!
7. Pirates and Pixies
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Toy store filled with toys, games, puzzles, plush animals, crafts, and fun for all ages. Crazy Aaron’s, Playmobil, Calico Critter, Breyer, Lego, and Melissa and Doug are just some of the name brands found at Pirates and Pixies.
8. Jewelry by Gail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
9. Life On A Sandbar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Life on a Sandbar specializes in braids, hair wraps, henna, temporary tattoos, and making sand art creations. New this year is mermaid and pirate makeovers. We also carry Del Sol color-changing nail polish, t-shirts, hats, and more. Plus, we carry beautiful silver jewelry, and very unique. Our store is locally owned and operated for over 18 years. We especially enjoy seeing familiar faces every year, plus new ones. Our motto is creating fun, sun, and memories. This year we moved our location downstairs , next to the Fudgery. Same, same, but different.
Reviewed By SwimSew
Sarah was familiar and friendly when she visited our time-share owners' meeting. First visited the shop in 2000, and have gone back every time we have come to the Outer Banks, since then. We love the color changing t-shirts, tote bags, and nail polish: we've had many compliments on them when we return home!! Sarah also carries a fabulous selection of reasonably priced jewelry: love the sea turtles! Sand art creations are available for you to make and be creative.
10. Kitty Hawk Kites - Nags Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
With locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is the largest retailer of kites on the Outer Banks, offering everything from single-line kites for kids to advanced stunt kites for experienced fliers. In addition, Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of toys, flags, and wind art that you won’t find anywhere else on the beach, as well as a leading selection of quality resort apparel, footwear, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sunglasses, gifts, adventure and beach gear and more. If you're looking for adventure on the Outer Banks, look no further! Kitty Hawk Kites is the Outer Banks' leader in adventure and recreation. Choose from over 25 adventures at locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, including hang gliding, kiteboarding, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, surf lessons, jet ski rentals and tours, parasailing, JetPak, aero tours and flight instruction, sailing cruises, dolphin tours, horseback riding and wild horse tours, Segway tours, wakeboarding and tubing, light tackle and chartered fishing excursions, 4x4 beach tours, clamming, drone school, and more!
Reviewed By thegozguy - Hollywood, United States
Do it. No doubt if you are on your way to Outer Banks and have done any preliminary web search for cool stuff to do when you get there you're already seen some adventures on offer from Kitty Hawk Kites. BOOK IT! I did and I couldn't be happier. My buddy and I learned to hang glide at Jockey Ridge Dunes with the top team of instructors from Kitty Hawk Kites. That was an amazing adventure. We also booked horseback riding and looked into kitesurfing lessons, but found it was out of season by the time we arrived. This is a very professional operation and they are putting tourist in touch with locals who are doing things they love. What a great synergy! Take part in the action!
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