Similar to a honeymoon, many couples have jumped on the latest trend, “the babymoon”. If you’re unfamiliar, a babymoon is a calming vacation taken by parents-to-be before their new addition comes into the world. Some decide to take their babymoon after baby’s arrival as way to focus on establishing a bond with their little one as a new family. There are various reasons to hop on board with this seemingly...
Hatteras Island is unique in that it has a different fan base for each season. While folks that come to Hatteras Island certainly love it all year round, most folks are pretty dedicated to the time they choose to visit. This year, for the repeat Fall guests and those who are coming for the first time, we set up a collection of five fun things to try while you’re hanging...
Hans Christian Andersen famously said “to travel is to live”. While this inspiring little quote is the perfect mantra, we all know that life is not always peaches and cream and so, with the travelling good comes the travelling bad. Technology has come such a long way that the 4, 8, 15 hour drive up/down the coast to the breathtaking Outer Banks is no longer subject to the mundane tedium...
As the wind starts to weave through the intricacies of Hatteras Island, as it often does, adrenaline begins to course through the veins of every watersports junkie to have ever walked these coastal shores. It is no different for Ed Tack and Justin Davis of Radikal Kiteboarding. The first kiteboarding shop you hit as you enter Hatteras Island from the north, it is eagerly tucked on the sound side of...
Are you a night owl visiting Hatteras Island? Well, you won’t find a disco and you won’t find many places open past 9:00pm on this quiet little island get-away, so we’ve taken the time to map out a night life guide for those who just “got to boogie”. Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo (Tri-Village Area) Bars: 1. StingWray’s Bar & Grille: This casual, Caribbean-themed restaurantoffers open-mic night, karaoke and band nights!...
Hatteras is the most southern village on Hatteras Island. Home to the charter boat fishing community, Slash Creek and more, this close-knit village has a lot to offer in the way of things to do. 6:00am: Start your morning with a quick and tasty to-go breakfast from Sonny’s Restaurant 6:15am: Head to the docks for a half day inshore fishing or wreck-diving charter (you will need to arrange this well...
Frisco is a largely residential village, blossoming with nature and wildlife, and lined with miles of open beaches. With plenty to do, Frisco keeps people returning to Hatteras Island year after year! 9:00am: Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at The Gingerbread House and get some sustenance for another day of fun on Hatteras Island. 10:00am: Pop next door to Burrus Flying Service for one of the three available...
Buxton is the hub for all things Hatteras Island. Filled to the brim with things to do, places to eat and sites to see, you’ll love every second of your tour in Buxton! 8:00am: Start your morning out right at the world-renowned Orange Blossom Bakery. With generations of experience under their belts, these folks know just how to make your mouth water with every delicious bite! Don’t be fooled by...
While Avon is quietly nestled between significant stretches of untouched seashore, it is also a well-known hot spot, jamming with Hatteras Island hustle and bustle. 9:00am: Start in the heart of the village at Uglie Mugs Coffee House on Route 12. Enjoy some delicious baked goods while sipping on a great cup of coffee at this locally-owned island gem while perusing their selection of goodies in the bead shop! 9:30am:...
Once known as “Clark”, Salvo is the third most northern village on Hatteras Island, and the most southern of the locally coined “Tri-Villages”. Quiet and peaceful, this tiny town is chock-full of history and perfect for a nice day on the water. Again, we’d recommend touring the village of Salvo on a day with optimal weather so that you can get the most out of her outdoor pleasures, and be...
Waves is the middle of the locally coined “Tri-Villages” on Hatteras Island. A quaint fishing village, the area has amassed a large kiteboarding following. We recommend touring the village of Waves on an optimal weather day as the plethora of outdoor explorations is endless! 9:15am: Head to REAL Watersports in Waves and setup a beginner’s kiteboarding lesson. Start with the Ground Control Lesson (currently offered Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-12)...
Rodanthe is the most northern village on Hatteras Island, so depending on the location of your vacation rental home, it could be up to a 45 minute to one hour trek to get there from the southern end. That being said, it’s worth the drive, bike or walk there. With that, we’ll assume that wherever you’ve started, you’ve gotten ready for the day, made the haul and are in Rodanthe...
