Fun Hatteras Activities

Some people say your 20’s are the best years of your life. While we happen to think there is beauty in every age, there is something majestic about one’s youth:  a time of freedom, a time of figuring things out, a time of exploration and a time of adventure. Finding your place in the job world can mean funds aren’t as disposable as they are later in life and budgeting...

Whether you are strolling across the dune solo with a beach bag in tow, or carting loads of gear over with the whole family, one thing you are not going to want to forget when you head to Hatteras Island is a good read. Even if you’re more of a splash in the waves type, at some point during your glorious day of fun in the sun, it’s good to...

One thing is for certain, there is no place on Earth to enjoy the beach like Hatteras Island. You won’t find the constant stream of ads that congest other beaches with boats that cruise the shoreline, planes that fly overhead and billboards plastered on every inch of marketable space. Instead, you’ll find quiet seclusion from the crowds, plenty of room to sprawl out, clean beaches and friendly faces. You’ll also...

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:...