Hidden Treasures of the Outer Banks
Where the Locals eat!
There's 100's of restaurants on the Outer Banks! Here are a few suggestions of amazing food and atmosphere. If you have any questions or need more options, please message me anytime!
Visited year round by visitors and in the off season a local go to! From local seafood to land lovers, even a wood burning pizza oven, and homemade desserts!
184 locals recommend
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailVisited year round by visitors and in the off season a local go to! From local seafood to land lovers, even a wood burning pizza oven, and homemade desserts!
Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan HwyVery close, always good, and a great margarita!
In walking distance!
Happy Hour Specials!
Oceanview Deck for cocktails and live entertainment!
91 locals recommend
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
120 W Kitty Hawk RdIn walking distance!
Happy Hour Specials!
Oceanview Deck for cocktails and live entertainment!
Established in 1977 and has been loved by all since!
89 locals recommend
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailEstablished in 1977 and has been loved by all since!
Best local seafood! Best views! Lots of history. I promise, you will enjoy this local favorite!
99 locals recommend
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailBest local seafood! Best views! Lots of history. I promise, you will enjoy this local favorite!
Oceanview seating! Very busy! Worth the wait. Music and entertainment at night!
161 locals recommend
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare TrailOceanview seating! Very busy! Worth the wait. Music and entertainment at night!
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar
2106 N Virginia Dare TrailGreat local seafood and watering hole!
Sandtrap Tavern
300 W Eckner StDuck Donuts
1190 Duck RdFishing on the Outer Banks!
Depending on your desires, length of stay, weather, need for adventure, relaxation, or spending every moment on the beach, we Outer Banks has it all.
Avalon Pier
2111 N Virginia Dare TrailA KDH landmark and local favorite! Our best kept secret!
Home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. The fleet comes back to the dock at 4pm and each boat presents their catch. Its a unique site to see.
83 locals recommend
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
8770 Oregon Inlet RdHome of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. The fleet comes back to the dock at 4pm and each boat presents their catch. Its a unique site to see.
Nags Head Fishing Pier
3335 S Virginia Dare TrailLunch with a view or just a pier walk! Worth the drive!
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailExploring the local habitat
Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve
Nags Head Woods
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC-12Coquina Beach
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrShopping
The Waterfront Shops
1240 Duck RdEndless amounts of fine shopping!
Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth AveFrom shopping to hang gliding its a days worth of fun!
seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare TrailLocal History
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyAn outdoor theater that has been production since 1939 about the history of the first English colonies on Roanoke Island.
193 locals recommend
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrAn outdoor theater that has been production since 1939 about the history of the first English colonies on Roanoke Island.
Manteo Waterfront Marina
207 Queen Elizabeth AveLots and lots of local history!
Lighthouses
Closest lighthouse and my favorite! Open year around, open for climbing the 214 steps 3rd week of April thru Columbus day.
226 locals recommend
Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdClosest lighthouse and my favorite! Open year around, open for climbing the 214 steps 3rd week of April thru Columbus day.
Worth a day trip if planned correctly! Check ferry times. A day trip to remember!
91 locals recommend
Ocracoke Island
Worth a day trip if planned correctly! Check ferry times. A day trip to remember!
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdA short drive north past Duck to visit the Historic Village of Corolla!
176 locals recommend
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
A short drive north past Duck to visit the Historic Village of Corolla!
Fun Activities
If the red flags are stopping you from going to the beach the waterpark is less than 15 min away!
91 locals recommend
H2OBX
8526 Caratoke HwyIf the red flags are stopping you from going to the beach the waterpark is less than 15 min away!
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdOuter Banks Bicycle
203 S Virginia Dare TrailDuck Village Outfitters
1207 Duck Road