Carla's Guidebook
Food scene
Tavern on 12
53060 NC-12Casual dining, great food and waitresses! Pet-friendly!
If you like oysters, I highly recommend the Southern Rockefeller. Amazing! Make sure to say “hi” to Gabe and Tonya at the bar!
45 locals recommend
Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill
58646 NC-12If you like oysters, I highly recommend the Southern Rockefeller. Amazing! Make sure to say “hi” to Gabe and Tonya at the bar!
You just can’t come to Hatteras Island without eating a scrumptious “Apple Ugly” or any of their breakfast sandwiches. Located in Buxton, 20 minute drive. Get there early-the line is long, but moves quickly!
59 locals recommend
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
47206 NC-12You just can’t come to Hatteras Island without eating a scrumptious “Apple Ugly” or any of their breakfast sandwiches. Located in Buxton, 20 minute drive. Get there early-the line is long, but moves quickly!
Rocco's Pizza
57331 NC-12Highly recommend ordering a pound or two of Parc’s steamed shrimp ( spiced) and grab a Key Lime pie! Don’t forget cocktail sauce! Tell him Ladybug Carla sent you!
9 locals recommend
Risky Business Seafood
57896 NC-12Highly recommend ordering a pound or two of Parc’s steamed shrimp ( spiced) and grab a Key Lime pie! Don’t forget cocktail sauce! Tell him Ladybug Carla sent you!
Sonny's Waterfront Restaurant
57947 NC-12Get your hardy, diner-style breakfast at Sonny’s
Delicious goodies no matter what you choose. Breads, cookies, croissants, scones, and more made fresh everyday. I like the Stoner’s cheesecake personally
15 locals recommend
Scratchmade Snackery
57544 NC-12Delicious goodies no matter what you choose. Breads, cookies, croissants, scones, and more made fresh everyday. I like the Stoner’s cheesecake personally
Happy Belly Ice Cream
57204 NC-12Open until 9pm. Get your ice cream fix!!
Sightseeing
Hatteras Village Park
57262 Eagle Pass RdOcracoke Island
Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island and explore the shops, historic sites, and beach. Eat lunch at Howard’s Pub. The ride is free and takes about an hour. The terminal is minutes away.
North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division
59063 NC-12Take the ferry to Ocracoke Island and explore the shops, historic sites, and beach. Eat lunch at Howard’s Pub. The ride is free and takes about an hour. The terminal is minutes away.
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
59200 Museum DrOne of many ramps to get you on the beach! Don’t forget to let the air out!!
Beach permit needed.
6 locals recommend
Ramp 49 Frisco beach
One of many ramps to get you on the beach! Don’t forget to let the air out!!
Beach permit needed.
Due to Covid-19, the lighthouse is not open right now, but still worth visiting.
217 locals recommend
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdDue to Covid-19, the lighthouse is not open right now, but still worth visiting.
A S Austin's
57698 NC-12Fishing needs
The Pelican's Roost
57331 NC-12Help the small business out with any fishing needs. Very helpful.
Grocery store
Village Red & White Market
57196 Kohler DrConner's Supermarket
47468 NC-12Food Lion
41934 NC-12Hardware store , but more!
Nedo’s has it all
Nedo True Value Shopping Center
57866 NC-12Shopping
Local artists, pottery, and gifts
SeaWorthy Gallery
58401 NC-12Local artists, jewelry, and if you’re a knitter, an impressive yarn and knitting section in this cool store
Blue Pelican Gallery
57762 NC-12Local artists, jewelry, and if you’re a knitter, an impressive yarn and knitting section in this cool store
Rentals
Right down the road! Kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and more. Lessons and guided tours available
8 locals recommend
A S Austin's
57698 NC-12Right down the road! Kayaks, paddle boards, bikes and more. Lessons and guided tours available