Meredith’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit one of the most famous lighthouses in the world. Tickets available at the sight to climb.
217 locals recommend
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdVisit one of the most famous lighthouses in the world. Tickets available at the sight to climb.
Want to take an air tour of the OBX? Look no further! My husband is a pilot here and will be happy to help you get an awesome tour!
14 locals recommend
OBX Airplanes
410 Airport RdWant to take an air tour of the OBX? Look no further! My husband is a pilot here and will be happy to help you get an awesome tour!
Take a day trip or the passenger ferry to the quaint village of Ocracoke. Have authentic Thai food at Thai Moon and visit the Ocracoke Coffee Company for a delicious coffee.
37 locals recommend
Ocracoke Lighthouse
360 Lighthouse RdTake a day trip or the passenger ferry to the quaint village of Ocracoke. Have authentic Thai food at Thai Moon and visit the Ocracoke Coffee Company for a delicious coffee.
One of many beach accesses. For some reason they all don't show up. Our go-to beach (top 10 in the nation) is Lighthouse Beach, which is walkable, bike-able and drivable.
Beach Access Ramp 34
Beach Access Ramp 34One of many beach accesses. For some reason they all don't show up. Our go-to beach (top 10 in the nation) is Lighthouse Beach, which is walkable, bike-able and drivable.
Lovely little store that stocks handmade and local items. A great place for gifts and such.
9 locals recommend
Old Gray House Gifts
47074 Light Plant RdLovely little store that stocks handmade and local items. A great place for gifts and such.
Food scene
Please note that most restaurants close at 9pm. The most popular places will likely have a wait time during the peak of the season (mid June-mid August).
Scratchmade Snackery
57544 NC-12Amazing handmade pastries and treats!
Lighthouse Sports Bar
47170 NC-12Laid back eats. Offer delivery to the beach!
Gingerbread House Bakery
52715 NC-12The BEST pizza on the island!
Always good, pleasant staff and yummy burgers. They also have a veggie burger.
24 locals recommend
Bros Sandwich Shack
41934 NC-12Always good, pleasant staff and yummy burgers. They also have a veggie burger.
Our favorite place for steamed shrimp, clams and oysters. They also have great burgers.
19 locals recommend
Pop's Raw Bar
48967 NC-12Our favorite place for steamed shrimp, clams and oysters. They also have great burgers.
Changing menu, upscale dining. They accept reservations. Beautiful sound views.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Pamlico
49684 NC-12Changing menu, upscale dining. They accept reservations. Beautiful sound views.
Our favorite restaurant on the island for dinner! Water views and delicious food. Always good, always busy. In the summer they usually have live music.
45 locals recommend
Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill
58646 NC-12Our favorite restaurant on the island for dinner! Water views and delicious food. Always good, always busy. In the summer they usually have live music.
Our favorite grocery store! They stock ordinary items as well as many hard to find organic, gluten free and vegan items. Visit their deli during the week for a hot lunch or grab to-go sandwiches for the beach.
42 locals recommend
Conner's Supermarket
47468 NC-12Our favorite grocery store! They stock ordinary items as well as many hard to find organic, gluten free and vegan items. Visit their deli during the week for a hot lunch or grab to-go sandwiches for the beach.
Amazing, fresh off the docks seafood. No frills, counter service.
58 locals recommend
O'Neal's Sea Harvest
618 Harbor RdAmazing, fresh off the docks seafood. No frills, counter service.
Lovely place for drinks and dinner in Kitty Hawk.
77 locals recommend
Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
4700 N Virginia Dare TrailLovely place for drinks and dinner in Kitty Hawk.
Horseback riding
http://www.hatterasislandhorsebackriding.com/index.html
Jeff and Suzie are awesome folks who LOVE their horses.
Horseback Riding Lessons
52193 Flowers Ridge Roadhttp://www.hatterasislandhorsebackriding.com/index.html
Jeff and Suzie are awesome folks who LOVE their horses.
Shopping/ Gallery
Sandy Bay Gallery
53013 NC-12Beautiful gallery with art, jewelry, clothing and more.
Empty Nest Studio & Gallery
North Carolina Highway 12Adorable little shop
Gaskins Gallery
40462 North End RdBeautiful shop with local pottery.
Surf shop
Natural Art Surf Shop
47331 NC-12Surf lessons, beach apparel, shoes and more!
Hatteras Island Boardsports
41056 NC-12Clothing, surfboard rentals, beach attire