2025 Hatteras Gifts and Specialty Items Guide

Regardless of whether a visitor need a prescription refill in a pinch, or just a few over the counter medications to have on hand, Beach Pharmacy of Hatteras can assist with just about every medical need in the southern Outer Banks. Located in the heart of Hatteras village, this small pharmacy that has been established for decades continues to provide exceptional service to residents and visitors alike through a professional staff and ample options.

An eclectic art gallery and gift shop in an old Hatteras-style home. 

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the Outer Banks. A state-of-the-art structure, the year round museum houses and displays artifacts, and presents a variety of exhibits and interprets the rich maritime culture that includes war, piracy, ghost ships and more. Artifacts include thoseex from the USS Monitor, which sank 16 miles off the Hatteras coast. The lobby features the stunning and original, 1854, First Order Lens from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Current hibits include those on piracy and the Civil War on Hatteras Island.

A marina, accomodations, deli and gift store wrapped up in one. 

An old fashion general store not to miss! 

Fragrant and delicious coffee  and goodies are found here!

The quintessential tourist store, Wings is stocked floor to ceiling with beach-related clothing and nearly every other possible  beach-y item imaginable. With store locations from Corolla to Hatteras Island, this is the place visitors depend on to get low-priced Outer Banks T-shirts and souvenirs. Locals are not as prone to shop here, but it’s not unusual to see a resident run in to buy some sand toys or a beach chair. In addition to boogie boards and bathing suits, there’s flip-flops, umbrellas, sun dresses, beach balls, OBX items, sun hats, costume jewelry, sunscreen, lighters, magnets, key chains . . .  the list goes on. The stores are a little gaudy, and the merchandise is not known for its high quality, but whatever you purchase will at least get you through your vacation without your wallet taking too much of a hit.