Everything Outer Banks Guidebook
Food scene
Great local seafood, outdoor bar overlooking the beach, only 2 miles from the house, right next to beach access and bathhouse
184 locals recommend
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailGreat local seafood, outdoor bar overlooking the beach, only 2 miles from the house, right next to beach access and bathhouse
Local favorite, live music, best burger on the beach, and great top deck bar with ocean views!
161 locals recommend
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare TrailLocal favorite, live music, best burger on the beach, and great top deck bar with ocean views!
Great outdoor bar and happy hour! Directly across from Black Pelican and close to beach access with bathhouse
91 locals recommend
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
120 W Kitty Hawk RdGreat outdoor bar and happy hour! Directly across from Black Pelican and close to beach access with bathhouse
One of our favorite places to eat and great beers on tap! Great beaches near by and volleyball out back.
153 locals recommend
Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailOne of our favorite places to eat and great beers on tap! Great beaches near by and volleyball out back.
Excellent Thai food, small space, but also does take out- only about 8 min away
25 locals recommend
Vilai's Thai Kitchen
5230 N Virginia Dare TrailExcellent Thai food, small space, but also does take out- only about 8 min away
Best donuts ever!! Our faves are the Maple Bacon and Cinnamon Sugar. Only about 8 min away.
77 locals recommend
Duck Donuts
1190 Duck RdBest donuts ever!! Our faves are the Maple Bacon and Cinnamon Sugar. Only about 8 min away.
Stack'em High Pancakes MP 4.5
3801 N Croatan HwyEpic breakfast!! Only 2 miles away
Rundown Cafe
5218 Virginia Dare TrailAmazing food and vibes- Caribbean flare, only about 3 miles away
Southern Shores Pizza & Deli
1 Ocean BlvdAmazing pizza!! Delivery or take out
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkAmazing sunset views while dining.
Favorite coffee shop on the beach!! Great coffee, cool vibes, awesome local art
103 locals recommend
Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StFavorite coffee shop on the beach!! Great coffee, cool vibes, awesome local art
A really nice night out with spectacular views and fresh local food... more on the high end side, great date night!
121 locals recommend
The Blue Point
1240 Duck RdA really nice night out with spectacular views and fresh local food... more on the high end side, great date night!
Local friends- AMAZING frozen yogurt bar and ice cream sandwiches- have to a of vegan and dairy free options- super cute inside!
125 locals recommend
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare TrailLocal friends- AMAZING frozen yogurt bar and ice cream sandwiches- have to a of vegan and dairy free options- super cute inside!
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyGreat affordable food and also Bar at night
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
705 S Croatan HwySeafood Buffet
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan HwyAmazing Italian Food
The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailOne of our absolute favorite places to eat!!
High Cotton Barbeque
5230 N Virginia Dare TrailSome good NC BBQ
One of my family’s favorite places to have a romantic date night or family friendly dinner. French cuisine with amazing local seafood and daily dinner specials.
90 locals recommend
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdOne of my family’s favorite places to have a romantic date night or family friendly dinner. French cuisine with amazing local seafood and daily dinner specials.
Amazing sunset views on the water- can dine inside or out. We suggest ordering the chefs board- an amazing way to try all of the flavors this incredible restaurant has to offer!
73 locals recommend
NC Coast Grill & Bar
1184 Duck RdAmazing sunset views on the water- can dine inside or out. We suggest ordering the chefs board- an amazing way to try all of the flavors this incredible restaurant has to offer!
Amazing fresh seafood for purchase and best poke bowl on the beach!
55 locals recommend
Greentails Seafood Market And Kitchen
3022 S Croatan HwyAmazing fresh seafood for purchase and best poke bowl on the beach!
Sightseeing
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyA must see for our biggest historical attraction
Local shops, historic centers, art galleries, restaurants and a brewery are sprinkled around this quaint downtown that has so much charm! One of my favorite places to go! Only a 30 min drive with beautiful sightseeing along the way.
148 locals recommend
Manteo
Local shops, historic centers, art galleries, restaurants and a brewery are sprinkled around this quaint downtown that has so much charm! One of my favorite places to go! Only a 30 min drive with beautiful sightseeing along the way.
Wonderful aquarium, highlights a lot of local wildlife and history- TIP: try not to go on a rainy day, BIG crowds
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdWonderful aquarium, highlights a lot of local wildlife and history- TIP: try not to go on a rainy day, BIG crowds
Beautiful drive, wildlife, and history. Southern beaches along the way
226 locals recommend
Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdBeautiful drive, wildlife, and history. Southern beaches along the way
Historic, walk up the lighthouse, great beaches nearby, a day trip for sure.
217 locals recommend
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdHistoric, walk up the lighthouse, great beaches nearby, a day trip for sure.
Beautiful beaches! A 30-40 minutes drive but well worth it!
94 locals recommend
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC-12Beautiful beaches! A 30-40 minutes drive but well worth it!
Giant sand dunes, great sunsets, trails, state park and wildlife information
103 locals recommend
Jockeys Ridge
Giant sand dunes, great sunsets, trails, state park and wildlife information
Nightlife
If you like Karaoke - this is your place! Also has great breakfasts!
72 locals recommend
The Jolly Roger Restaurant
1836 N Virginia Dare TrailIf you like Karaoke - this is your place! Also has great breakfasts!
TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan HwyWine bar, beer on tap, great food, and live music!
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyLocal brewery, great food, and great music and shows
Outdoor Activities
Duck Woods Country Club
50 S Dogwood TrailGreat golf course!
Sea Scape Golf Links
300 W Eckner StFriends own and built this! An amazing place for anyone to go and be active on their ropes course right on the sound!
55 locals recommend
First Flight Adventure Park
6716 S Croatan HwyFriends own and built this! An amazing place for anyone to go and be active on their ropes course right on the sound!
A beautiful walk - see our Maritime forest!
122 locals recommend
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
A beautiful walk - see our Maritime forest!
H2OBX
8526 Caratoke HwyGreat slides for all ages, wave pool, food, drinks
Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding School
302 Carolista DrKitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School
6150 N Croatan HwyShopping / Groceries
It's Walmart- anything you need! I would suggest early morning shops to avoid crazy crowds.
60 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
5400 N Croatan HwyIt's Walmart- anything you need! I would suggest early morning shops to avoid crazy crowds.
Harris Teeter
5400 North Croatan HighwayFood Lion
1720 N Croatan HwyBike and walk around downtown Duck, summertime outdoor concerts, boardwalk along the marsh, great shopping, beautiful around sunset
82 locals recommend
Duck
Bike and walk around downtown Duck, summertime outdoor concerts, boardwalk along the marsh, great shopping, beautiful around sunset
Carawan Seafood
5424 N Croatan HwyFresh local seafood
On Thursdays from 9-12 there is an amazing local farmers market/art market, plus a really fun park for kids.
Dowdy Park Playground
On Thursdays from 9-12 there is an amazing local farmers market/art market, plus a really fun park for kids.