There’s a little something for everyone at the aptly named Absolutely Outer Banks, a cool Kitty Hawk destination that’s filled with coastal style and unique items that can’t be found anywhere else. Featuring a host of local Outer Banks artists, with distinctive goodies that range from postcards to stunning décor, visitors will want to linger at this store that’s a must-stop destination on any central OBX shopping expedition.

There’s a lot to discover at Absolutely Outer Banks, with plenty of hand-crafted items that are truly distinctive, and which will be well-loved souvenirs or gifts for folks back home. While the merchandise changes regularly and can differ with every visit, shoppers can expect to discover artworks of all styles and mediums, bath and body products, drinkware, home décor items, magnets and signs, postcards, holiday ornaments, jewelry, and so much more. Colorful and enticing, with shelves that are stocked with treasures, visitors can expect to spend some time perusing all the goodies at this shop. With gifts and souvenirs of all varieties, Absolutely Outer Banks is a great Kitty Hawk destination to discover new artists and pick up a few items that will serve as distinct reminders of a memorable Outer Banks getaway.  


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*Off-season hours may vary*
  • Monday10:00AM-06:00PM
  • Tuesday10:00AM-06:00PM
  • Wednesday10:00AM-06:00PM
  • Thursday10:00AM-06:00PM
  • Friday10:00AM-06:00PM
  • Saturday10:00AM-06:00PM
  • Sunday10:00AM-06:00PM
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Sailing the Outer Banks

Sailing the Outer Banks

Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue a long coastal voyage. Some vacationers are even in it for the long haul, docking for a summer or a winter season at a number of local marinas that offer all the comforts of home. Clearly, sailing lovers of all varieties have plenty of options, but even newcomers to the sport can experiment with life on the water with a local sailing lesson, rental, or waterfront cruise.

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 25! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo steamed shrimp, something you will not find on any other buffet in the OBX. The buffet offers a variety of seafood and non seafood options. Try some of Jimmy’s seafood options and load your plate with blackened tuna, Louisiana crawfish, steamed scallops and mussels, fried oysters and deviled crabs. Not in the mood for seafood? Fill your plate with steak, pineapple glazed ham, fried chicken, BBQ ribs, and fettuccini Alfredo to name a few. The buffet also offers a kid section. Let your kids load their plates with chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and corn dog nuggets. Don’t forget dessert! The buffet also offers soft serve ice cream and a plethora of baked goods. 

 

It’s been 25 years since Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet opened its doors for the first time. Since that inaugural summer, the goal has remained the same: provide customers with a tasty, fresh array of seafood full of Caribbean flavor.

 

Elizabeth Dowless and her husband Jerry had always worked in restaurants in the Outer Banks, so when the opportunity to open Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet with a couple of friends arose, it was an easy yes. The Dowlesses bought out the business in 2003, excited to turn Jimmy’s into an Outer Banks staple. When Jerry passed away later that year, Dowless knew she wanted to continue pursuing their dream on her own.

 

Dowless went all in on the concept of a fresh, flavorful seafood buffet and her hard work paid off. Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a beloved fixture of Outer Banks dining, with customers returning year after year for the fresh fare.

 

“Customers keep in contact with me throughout the winter. I get people every day asking me when we’re opening for the season, and customers book their vacations around our opening,” Dowless says. “I absolutely love getting to see familiar faces come back to see us each year. I love seeing them lose their minds over the buffet! Their excitement is what I love most about my job.”