Mike & Camille’s guidebook
Food scene
Great local spot for breakfast - some of the best biscuits on the beach! Also fantastic burgers. They have music at night on some nights.
161 locals recommend
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare TrailGreat local spot for breakfast - some of the best biscuits on the beach! Also fantastic burgers. They have music at night on some nights.
Best açaí bowls on the beach. There are two locations, one is in Kitty Hawk, but this one is our favorite. Nice porch to hang out on.
67 locals recommend
The Spot
2805 S Croatan HwyBest açaí bowls on the beach. There are two locations, one is in Kitty Hawk, but this one is our favorite. Nice porch to hang out on.
Great food, gourmet chef at good prices. This is the place for a nice dinner. Great seafood choices.
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdGreat food, gourmet chef at good prices. This is the place for a nice dinner. Great seafood choices.
We've never had a bad meal here and always leave wondering how they make everything taste so good. It's a great lunch spot.
128 locals recommend
Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan HwyWe've never had a bad meal here and always leave wondering how they make everything taste so good. It's a great lunch spot.
Wonderful food, great atmosphere. We especially like their seafood enchiladas.
104 locals recommend
Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
3730 N Croatan HwyWonderful food, great atmosphere. We especially like their seafood enchiladas.
Great bar, fun place to hang out for a drink or get dinner.
161 locals recommend
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat bar, fun place to hang out for a drink or get dinner.
You have to try it to believe it. It's a one of a kind place, with great prices, and good food. It's walking distance to the cottage. They have music most nights.
72 locals recommend
The Jolly Roger Restaurant
1836 N Virginia Dare TrailYou have to try it to believe it. It's a one of a kind place, with great prices, and good food. It's walking distance to the cottage. They have music most nights.
Wonderful little spot, behind the hotel just down the street from us. You can eat on the deck with a view of the ocean.
6 locals recommend
Beachside Bistro
1731 N Virginia Dare TrailWonderful little spot, behind the hotel just down the street from us. You can eat on the deck with a view of the ocean.
Scammell's Corner Ice Cream, Surf Lessons & Bike Rentals
6406 S Virginia Dare TrailBest. Ice. Cream. and they sing show tunes.
So one of the best parts of going to Hatteras is going early to get an Apple Ugly. They sell out, so don't start late. It is worth it. Cinnamon buns never had a chance.
59 locals recommend
Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
47206 NC-12So one of the best parts of going to Hatteras is going early to get an Apple Ugly. They sell out, so don't start late. It is worth it. Cinnamon buns never had a chance.
Their burgers are some of the best around and BEER! They often have outdoor music.
227 locals recommend
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyTheir burgers are some of the best around and BEER! They often have outdoor music.
Country Deli
1900 S Croatan HwyBest sandwiches on the beach. We voted. They won.
Front Porch Cafe-Kill Devil Hills
2200 N Croatan HwyIf you like good coffee, this is the place.
This is a local favorite, and we've never had a bad meal here. The food is incredible. They have daily specials for lunch and dinner that you can find on their website. There's usually a wait, but it's well worth it.
226 locals recommend
The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailThis is a local favorite, and we've never had a bad meal here. The food is incredible. They have daily specials for lunch and dinner that you can find on their website. There's usually a wait, but it's well worth it.
Sightseeing
Beautiful and creative recycled art, wonderful atmosphere, lovely staff.
71 locals recommend
seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare TrailBeautiful and creative recycled art, wonderful atmosphere, lovely staff.
Incredible artwork from local artists with great talent. Very worth the stop.
14 locals recommend
KDH Co-Op Gallery
502 S Croatan HwyIncredible artwork from local artists with great talent. Very worth the stop.
One of our favorite experiences was tandem hang gliding, out near Sanctuary Vineyards. You reserve your spot through Kitty Hawk Kites. It was absolutely amazing, and very easy, since you were with an experienced guide.
89 locals recommend
Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth AveOne of our favorite experiences was tandem hang gliding, out near Sanctuary Vineyards. You reserve your spot through Kitty Hawk Kites. It was absolutely amazing, and very easy, since you were with an experienced guide.
Seeing the Outer Banks from the sky is breath-taking and highly recommended. We had an amazing experience with these guys.
14 locals recommend
OBX Airplanes
410 Airport RdSeeing the Outer Banks from the sky is breath-taking and highly recommended. We had an amazing experience with these guys.
Beautiful lighthouse just north of the quaint town of Duck.
176 locals recommend
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
Beautiful lighthouse just north of the quaint town of Duck.
Avalon Pier
2111 N Virginia Dare TrailGreat fishing, colorful locals. What's not to love?
Neighborhoods
Manteo
A charming little town on the water with good dining and shopping.
City/town information
Wonderful day trip, uncrowded beaches. You take a ferry to the island, and it runs often, but check the schedule to be sure.
49 locals recommend
Ocracoke
Wonderful day trip, uncrowded beaches. You take a ferry to the island, and it runs often, but check the schedule to be sure.