The Scooby Shack Guide Book

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The Scooby Shack Guide Book

Food scene

Dog-friendly eats! They even have a Dog Menu :)
69 locals recommend
Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
4005 S Croatan Hwy
69 locals recommend
Dog-friendly eats! They even have a Dog Menu :)
Dog-Friendly Deck overlooking the Sound
151 locals recommend
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival Park
151 locals recommend
Dog-Friendly Deck overlooking the Sound
Dog-friendly patio.
10 locals recommend
Sooey's BBQ & Rib Shack
3919 S Virginia Dare Trail
10 locals recommend
Dog-friendly patio.
Dog-Friendly Coffee Shop
33 locals recommend
Front Porch Cafe-Nags Head
2515 S Croatan Hwy
33 locals recommend
Dog-Friendly Coffee Shop
Dog-friendly eats with shade on porch and in the backyard.
161 locals recommend
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare Trail
161 locals recommend
Dog-friendly eats with shade on porch and in the backyard.
Close to The Scooby Shack. Nice outdoor area with live music some nights. Cycle/Seasonal Menu.
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington Rd
90 locals recommend
Close to The Scooby Shack. Nice outdoor area with live music some nights. Cycle/Seasonal Menu.
Very close to The Scooby Shack. Pick-up or Delivery.
16 locals recommend
Colington Pizza
100 Colingwood Ln
16 locals recommend
Very close to The Scooby Shack. Pick-up or Delivery.
Super cute and DELISH! Close to The Scooby Shack.
14 locals recommend
Higher Grounds - Coffee & Ice Cream
2141 Colington Rd
14 locals recommend
Super cute and DELISH! Close to The Scooby Shack.
Close to The Scooby Shack. Finer Dining. Outdoor seating available. Reservations strongly recommended.
90 locals recommend
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington Rd
90 locals recommend
Close to The Scooby Shack. Finer Dining. Outdoor seating available. Reservations strongly recommended.
Close to The Scooby Shack. Great dive bar with deck overlooking the water.
Blue Crab Tavern
1180 Colington Rd
Close to The Scooby Shack. Great dive bar with deck overlooking the water.
On main drag in KDH. Yummy island fare + Bushwackers!
159 locals recommend
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan Hwy
159 locals recommend
On main drag in KDH. Yummy island fare + Bushwackers!
On the beach road. Yummy island fare. Highly recommend the plantains and their BUSHWACKER!
71 locals recommend
The Bonzer Shack
1200 S Virginia Dare Trail
71 locals recommend
On the beach road. Yummy island fare. Highly recommend the plantains and their BUSHWACKER!
Sushi & Thai Food
52 locals recommend
Single Fin Bistro Bar & Grille
2424 S Croatan Hwy
52 locals recommend
Sushi & Thai Food
Walk-up window in backyard for delicious smoothies and milkshakes!
54 locals recommend
Mom's Sweet Shop
3213 N Croatan Hwy
54 locals recommend
Walk-up window in backyard for delicious smoothies and milkshakes!
I love their rooftop bar/dining!
91 locals recommend
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
120 W Kitty Hawk Rd
91 locals recommend
I love their rooftop bar/dining!

Sightseeing

The clubhouse offers a Community Pool, Private Sound-side Beach and Marina for our guests. If you launch your kayak or paddleboard from this marina, the canals in the harbor make for a lovely paddle... especially at sunset. And keep an eye out for manatee!!!!
6 locals recommend
Colington Harbour Yacht And Raquet Club Pool
1000 Colington Dr
6 locals recommend
The clubhouse offers a Community Pool, Private Sound-side Beach and Marina for our guests. If you launch your kayak or paddleboard from this marina, the canals in the harbor make for a lovely paddle... especially at sunset. And keep an eye out for manatee!!!!
Best ocean-side beach access with handicap access - including tread path into the sand. There are several other public access lots within a few blocks north of here. Sutton Ave, Carlow Ave, Raleigh Ave to name a few.
11 locals recommend
Public Beach Access - Ocean Bay Blvd
204 Ocean Bay Blvd
11 locals recommend
Best ocean-side beach access with handicap access - including tread path into the sand. There are several other public access lots within a few blocks north of here. Sutton Ave, Carlow Ave, Raleigh Ave to name a few.
4WD Outing to see the Wild Horses. Tours available in Corolla if you don't have a 4WD. Do not attempt to drive on the beach without 4x4!!!!!
Carova Beach Park & Boat Ramp
2100 Ocean Pearl Rd
4WD Outing to see the Wild Horses. Tours available in Corolla if you don't have a 4WD. Do not attempt to drive on the beach without 4x4!!!!!
My favorite day trip! Start early and take the ferry from Hatteras Island over to Ocracoke. Ocracoke is a lot less built-up than Nags Head area... it's the way I remember OBX in the 80s. No chains or box stores. All locally owned shops, galleries and restaraunts.
91 locals recommend
Ocracoke Island
91 locals recommend
My favorite day trip! Start early and take the ferry from Hatteras Island over to Ocracoke. Ocracoke is a lot less built-up than Nags Head area... it's the way I remember OBX in the 80s. No chains or box stores. All locally owned shops, galleries and restaraunts.
Great paddle spot. Very small parking lot!
Windgrass Circle
Windgrass Circle
Great paddle spot. Very small parking lot!
Nature Conservancy Hiking Trails - Doggies love it!
53 locals recommend
Nags Head Woods
53 locals recommend
Nature Conservancy Hiking Trails - Doggies love it!
Nice museum and hiking trail around property
493 locals recommend
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan Hwy
493 locals recommend
Nice museum and hiking trail around property
Climb the dunes or learn to hang glide!
103 locals recommend
Jockeys Ridge
103 locals recommend
Climb the dunes or learn to hang glide!
Great doggy hike!
8 locals recommend
Run Hill State Natural Area Dedicated Nature Preserve
2200 Old Nags Head Woods Rd
8 locals recommend
Great doggy hike!
Sandy Run Park at Kitty Hawk Woods offers a raised path for level ground walking - handicap accessible.
9 locals recommend
Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
4361 The Woods Rd
9 locals recommend
Sandy Run Park at Kitty Hawk Woods offers a raised path for level ground walking - handicap accessible.
Kayak/Paddleboard launch spot... small parking lot right by 2nd Street Bridge less than a mile from The Scooby Shack.
East 2nd Street
East 2nd Street
Kayak/Paddleboard launch spot... small parking lot right by 2nd Street Bridge less than a mile from The Scooby Shack.
Nice day trip south! Lots of places to stop and explore along the way, and of course, the Hatteras Lighthouse is a must see!
15 locals recommend
Hatteras Island
15 locals recommend
Nice day trip south! Lots of places to stop and explore along the way, and of course, the Hatteras Lighthouse is a must see!
The lighthouse will reopen for climbing at the end of April 2022.
26 locals recommend
Bodie Island
26 locals recommend
The lighthouse will reopen for climbing at the end of April 2022.
Off-roading fun if you've got 4WD! Beach driving pass required. https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm#ORV
25 locals recommend
Oregon Inlet
25 locals recommend
Off-roading fun if you've got 4WD! Beach driving pass required. https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm#ORV

City advice

Book before you go

Farmdog Beach Services

Why lug your beach gear everyday when Farmdog will do it for you! They will set up beach chairs, umbrellas and/or a cabana for you and your family during your stay, so all you have to do is show up with your sunscreen and a towel. They also offer Stand-Up Paddleboard and Surf Board rentals. 252.256.1434 • farmdogbeachservices.com
Book before you go

Ocean Atlantic Rentals

Ocean Atlantic offers a variety of gear and services - including gas grills*, dog crates, coolers, kayaks, cornhole, and the list goes on! They also provide beach set-up services. 252.441.7823 • oceanatlanticrentals.com *If you choose to rent a gas grill, please DO NOT place it on the screened it porch. Please have them set it up on the patio near the firepit.