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Enjoy the natural scenery and the incredible serenity!

Historical Sites

Boating & Fishing

Boating & Fishing

Boating & Fishing

Boating & Fishing

Boating & Fishing

Watersports

Boating & Fishing

Golf and Amusements

Golf and Amusements

Permits and Special Use Applications

Golf and Amusements

Restaurants & Eateries

Permits and Special Use Applications

Permits and Special Use Applications

Permits and Special Use Applications

Permits and Special Use Applications

Permits and Special Use Applications

Markets and Convenience Stores

Markets and Convenience Stores

Markets and Convenience Stores

Historical Sites

Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks has some noteworthy historical sites you won't want to miss.

Historic Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station

The most complete site of all remaining life-saving stations in North Carolina and one of the most complete sites in the nation.  Open mid-April through November.  More info...

Wright Brothers National Memorial

After 4 years of experimentation, Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their memorial is open 7 days/week 9am-5pm. More info...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Pronounced “body,” this horizontally striped lighthouse is on the sound side at the southern end of Bodie Island in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Fully restored in 2013, you can climb to the top, late April through Columbus Day in October.  More info...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

This lighthouse has become the icon of the island, representing the hopeful, stalwart, survivalist attitude that is so pervasive among the people of Hatteras.  The grounds around the lighthouse are open 24/7 and a restoration of the lighthouse is expected to complete during the 2022 summer.  More info...

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Boating and Fishing

The sea has been a part of the history of the Outer Banks since before the first English settlers. Take in some of the boating and fishing activities during your stay.

Dolphin Tours

The Nags Head Dolphin Watch tour is open seasonally.

Fishing & Fishing Charters

Reel 'em in Charters, Rodanthe Pier (use your free passes here)

Fishing Supplies

Hatteras Jack, The Fishing Hole, 

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Watersports

Equipment Rental

 

VayK Gear (Sun Realty guests get discounts) 

Ocean Atlantic Rentals

Island Cycles & Beach Gear Rentals (free delivery)

Kiteboarding, Surfing, Jet Skiing, Paddle boarding, and Windsurfing

Rodanthe Surf Shop

REAL Watersports

Rad Kite and Jetski

Hatteras Island Surf & Sail Shop

Hatteras Watersports

Charlie's Tri-Village Watersports

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Golf and Amusements

Golf - there are many great options for golf in the Outer Banks

Highway 12 Amusements -  Rock Climbing, Laser Tag, Bowling, and Arcade games

Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts

Many more are listed in the Hatteras Guide


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Restaurants and Eateries

Blue Moon Beach Grill (in KDH and worth every minute of the drive)

Taqueria Las Ahumaderas (food truck with amazing food)

Watermen’s Grill

Good Winds

Boardwok South

Neptune's

Lisa’s Pizza

Leonardo’s Pizza

Big Waves Market & Deli (Best sandwiches around)

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Cape Hatteras National Sea Seashore Permits

You will need a permit for:   

  • Beach Driving
  • Beach Fires
  • Special Use (Weddings, Events)


Permit applications can be found here.

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Markets and Convenience Stores

Big Waves Market & Deli, Waves

Dollar General Store, Waves

Island Convenience & Deli/Liberty Gas station, Rodanthe (this is where you can refill the propane tank for the grill)

Blue Whale (Shell gas station), Salvo

North Beach Campground , Rodanthe

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