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When it comes to planning a group vacation—whether it’s a family reunion, a friends’ getaway, or a special celebration—finding the right place to stay is half the battle. Hatteras Island, with its stunning natural beauty, laid-back atmosphere, and rich coastal heritage, is the kind of place that brings people together. And if you’re heading there with a crew in tow, Midgett Realty has you covered with a wide range of...

As the final days of summer begin to slip away, Labor Day weekend offers one last, beautiful excuse to break free, slow down, and reconnect. There’s no better place to mark the unofficial end of summer than Hatteras Island, where golden sands, salty breezes, and wide-open skies create the perfect backdrop for celebration and rest. Whether you’re traveling solo, with your sweetheart, or bringing the whole family — even the...

Nestled along the scenic coast of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Hatteras Island is more than just a beach destination. While its windswept dunes, picturesque lighthouses, and endless ocean vistas attract surfers, fishermen, and families year after year, the island also harbors a rich culinary landscape shaped by centuries of maritime tradition and a deep appreciation for local ingredients. For the discerning foodie, Hatteras Island offers a journey filled with flavor,...

If you have yet to plan your Hatteras Island vacation, now is the time to start! With our local’s guide on where to sleep, swim, and stuff your face, we’ll help you get started with some tips and tricks that will help streamline your planning process and make your Outer Banks beach vacation one that dreams are made of! Browse our Hatteras Island Summer Rentals Here! Where to Sleep Midgett...

Nowadays, it seems more rare than not to speak candidly with someone who knows what they want and are equally as passionate about it, so the conversation with island local, Tyler Naughton, was particularly refreshing when discussing his food truck, Toucana Grill. Located in the Teach’s Lair Marina parking lot, Toucana Grill has been a Hatteras Village hot spot ever since it opened its windows on June 3, 2024, but...

Lesser populated with homes and businesses, Frisco remains one of the quieter villages on Hatteras Island but is still filled with plenty of charm and a variety of attractions worth exploring! Unlike its more commercialized neighbors, Frisco retains a quiet, laid-back atmosphere that draws visitors looking for a tranquil escape. Whether you’re a beach lover, history buff, or nature enthusiast, Frisco has something for everyone. Here are some of the...

Take some time away with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day to enjoy an escape featuring plenty of sand, sun, water, and loads of romantic island fun. North Carolina’s Outer Banks, and especially Hatteras Island, have something for you and your significant other to enjoy during a well-deserved Valentine’s Day respite. Relax and unwind indoors or out, with a myriad of year-round and OBX Valentine’s Day activities to choose from. Dinner...

2 years into a global pandemic, we are finally starting to peek our heads out with confidence that we can start to really live again. After 2 years of losing everything from loved ones to relationships to jobs to actual time itself, we are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps not where we are fully ridding the world of Covid-19 but adapting to a life...

Previously, Hatteras Island has been enjoyed by its guests as a seasonal vacation destination, mainly in the summer. As people have started to experience and fall in love with our shoulder seasons, local businesses have been finding ways to better cater to our fall guests as well. With that, we have curated a list of the “top three must-try’s” for the remaining fall season on Hatteras Island. 1. Brunch at...

Fall is here and we’re coasting into October with boo-tiful beach days abounding! Shoulder season is a wonderful time to visit Hatteras Island as the kids are in school and the crowds are smaller, lines are shorter and bonus, the weather is still gorgeous!   Aside from all of the obvious perks, one thing you may not know is that rates are lower in the shoulder seasons and Fall specials...

Sometimes the best way to encounter an area is to move around without staying stagnant for too long. And if you only have a week on our expansive, yet small, little island, then doing just that might be the ticket for you to get the full experience. Something you definitely want to partake in? The food, because if there is one thing we islanders can do right, it’s EAT! You’ve...

Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill is one of the newer establishments in Hatteras Village…that is, of course, if you don’t include the years they ran the lovely little deli that once resided at Stowe on 12. Now perched upon the docks of Teach’s Lair Marina, I dare say it is a must-try when visiting Hatteras Island. Partners Chris Setzer and Christy Davis have spent the past two years curating a crew...