This was such a cute fun place to look around at. I found so much stuff I loved, and the staff were…read moresuper sweet and helpful.

A treasure on the island. They have so many unique items. Staff is helpful and friendly. There is…read moresomething for everyone if you are looking for a little reminder of your time in OBX!

This place is amazing. Such a large collection of beautiful artwork. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful. I was able to purchase some unframed print that i just love.

Beautiful art gallery! A bit pricey, but what art gallery isn't? They have some of the coolest…read morepieces from paintings, to figurines, to antique jewelry.

Eccentric & original art gallery showcasing various medias of art! Excited that we met artist Meg…read moreand bought one of her watercolor paintings! Artist Willow was at the register, warmly greeted and welcomed us in (also had beautiful art on display). Additionally, we bought a small watercolor paintings by artist, Chris Haltigan. Can't wait to put them on display in our home. The Dukes will be back next time we are in town.

Bottom Line: Lots of locally made art in a variety of mediums and friendly employees…read more I am so glad that I learned about KDH Cooperative this summer. I was able to make two trips to the gallery and I made purchases both times. I really enjoyed looking at the variety of locally made art. In the end, I proudly purchased several pieces of pottery from different potters, two photographs from different photographers and a greeting card with a watercolor print on the front. I am most excited about a framed photograph of the iconic Sea Foam hotel from photographer Cyndi Goetcheus Sarfan. Aside from the aforementioned items, the store has various types of paintings, jewelry, sculptures, glass, candles and mixed media art. The employees, who I believe are local artists themselves, were very friendly.

Tried twice in the late morning to see the Bird Store, it was never open. I wanted to see what they…read morehad to offer in small carved coastal birds. Maybe we'll try again next time we're up that way.

Best source for decorative and/or collectable decoy, shorebirds folk art in the southeast. The…read moreowners are true professionals and set me in a new direction of decoy appreciation and collecting. They have a fantastic inventory of "bird" merchandise and can help fill your needs at just about any price point. Thanks Phillip and Susan for selling us some great items but also for the education and appreciation of my new passion.

My (now) fiancé proposed to me while we were on vacation in Nags Head and unfortunately the ring…read morewas too big. Gail came in and saved the day with a spacer so I could vacation without worrying it would fall off. She is the kindest woman and the jewelry in her shop is beautiful! 10/10 would recommend!

From the owner: Custom designed gold, platinum, and silver jewelry creations. Earrings, bracelets, pendants,…read morenecklaces, and Gail's famous rings, all designed and made on-site in her jewelry work studio

LOVE this store! Full of one-of-a-kind beach treasures - you won't find any typical souvenir…read more"trash" here! And, the owners are just lovely to talk with. They're engaged in their business and they treat each thing like a treasure when you buy it. We stop here every time we're in the Outer Banks and really look forward to it!

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.

Growing up, it was my family's tradition to get an old time photo while we were at the beach. I…read morewanted to relive the good times we had so I convinced my brother and sister to get our photo taken before heading home. We arrived at lunchtime and there was a family ahead of us. It took a while before they changed, posed, chose photos, and payed. My group agreed there should have been a second person working to assist with the flow of multiple groups. The man working was fun and knowledgeable about photography during different time periods. For example, he suggested we order a "colorized" photo for the pirate theme since pirates didn't want their picture taken and most depictions of pirates are paintings. When it was time to pay, I wasn't expecting the $50 price tag for one 8X10", but other than that and the wait it was a fun experience.

Very professional Excellent prices…read moreFamily owned and operated. Lots of outfits and opportunities for you and your family/friends to get amazing photos. My fiancé and her 2 girls treated me to a photo shoot here and not only did we have a great time taking the pictures but for under a hundred bucks we got several shots taken in different poses and several printed photos and we all had a great time. If you want an experience worth paying for and a memory that will last a lifetime, this is the place to get it!

Bottom Line: Unique and quality toys and friendly service…read more OBX Toys and Engraving, formerly Monkey Business/Make it Personal, opened around June 2020 on the bypass/Hwy 158 at MP 13.5 in the same shopping center with Sound Feet Shoes and Radio Shack (maybe in Yellowhouse Gallery's old spot?). I enjoyed wandering around this toy store. I was looking for a family friendly game but I wasn't able to make a decision so I moved on to checking out the plethora of Melissa and Doug toys and the Create-a-Critter machine. I've always been a Melissa and Doug fan because I feel like they make quality, timeless toys. I like their wooden puzzles in particular but they offer offer lots of great toys. Anyone who likes Melissa and Doug will probably appreciate the diverse selection at OBX Toys. Create-a-Critter was new to me. Lucky for me there was a little boy making a bear so I got to witness a little bit of the creation process. Basically, Create-a-Critter is like Build-a-Bear. You pick the critter you want to make yours and then the staff help you use this big gumball-machine-looking-thing that fills the critter to make it a plush toy. Critters start at about $20 and then you can pick out outfits and such. In addition to selling toys, including hosting Create-a-Critter birthday parties, OBX Toys also has an engraving business. I saw some of their samples but didn't get a very close look. Also, I saw an advertisement that says they do gender reveal boxes which seems like a neat idea. I didn't interact with the staff while I was at the store but I saw them helping other customers and could see how kind, patient and helpful they are. I definitely plan to return the next time I am in the area.

From the owner: Welcome to OBX Toys and Engraving. Party event fun! We cater to birthday and children's parties…read more Take a look at our photos and book your party or pick up to go kits. Paint parties are also available. Layered art ornaments We also offer custom engraving services. Get your products in as little as 1 week. We offer some day service for an additional rush fee. If you can imagine it we can create it. Call or message me for availability and pricing!