Heather’s OBX Guidebook
Food scene
Be prepared to wait to be seated for dinner at most restaurants. Wait times are often 1-2 hours during the summer.
Located in a historic diner. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The wings are the best on the beach
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailLocated in a historic diner. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The wings are the best on the beach
Some of the freshest seafood around in original dishes (open until 5pm). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greentails Seafood Market And Kitchen
3022 S Croatan HwySome of the freshest seafood around in original dishes (open until 5pm). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
Caribbean inspired food with a laid back surfer vibe. The Bajan Burger is a family fave!
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailCaribbean inspired food with a laid back surfer vibe. The Bajan Burger is a family fave!
Everything’s good especially the blackened fish tacos (best fish tacos on the beach according to many including me 😊)
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyEverything’s good especially the blackened fish tacos (best fish tacos on the beach according to many including me 😊)
Have a drink & a bite on the deck of a fishing pier. The food isn’t anything special but the view is! Often there’s live music
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdHave a drink & a bite on the deck of a fishing pier. The food isn’t anything special but the view is! Often there’s live music
The first windpowered brewery in America with tasty brews and food. We love the backyard which has outdoor dining, a boat shaped playground, cornhole, stage for live music and a bar
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyThe first windpowered brewery in America with tasty brews and food. We love the backyard which has outdoor dining, a boat shaped playground, cornhole, stage for live music and a bar
Woo Casa Kitchen
4900 S Croatan HwyThe tacos, the poke, the woo fries 🤤
Shine On Juicery
Delicious fresh pressed juices, smoothies and vegan lunch options!
Super hearty and delicious deli sandwiches owned and operated by the sweetest family (open until 6pm). The location on the map is incorrect. It has moved to Kill Devil Hills.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Country Deli
1900 S Croatan HwySuper hearty and delicious deli sandwiches owned and operated by the sweetest family (open until 6pm). The location on the map is incorrect. It has moved to Kill Devil Hills.
Yummy sandwiches & smoothies & a great selection of beer (lunch only). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan HwyYummy sandwiches & smoothies & a great selection of beer (lunch only). Biking distance from the Sweet Suite.
Delish breakfast and lunch with lots of healthy options, plus smoothies and juices. Indoor and outdoor dining directly on the water
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freshfit Cafe
7531 S Virginia Dare TrailDelish breakfast and lunch with lots of healthy options, plus smoothies and juices. Indoor and outdoor dining directly on the water
Famous for their dolphin boat and milkshakes since 1977. Outdoor dining only.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailFamous for their dolphin boat and milkshakes since 1977. Outdoor dining only.
Located on the oceanfront in an old life saving station. The fisherman’s risotto, daily seafood specials and wood-fired pizzas are great
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailLocated on the oceanfront in an old life saving station. The fisherman’s risotto, daily seafood specials and wood-fired pizzas are great
Sightseeing
The largest natural sand dune on the east coast with great kite flying & hang gliding. Fantastic place to watch the sunset! Walk or ride bikes to our neighborhood access around the corner.
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista DrThe largest natural sand dune on the east coast with great kite flying & hang gliding. Fantastic place to watch the sunset! Walk or ride bikes to our neighborhood access around the corner.
Visit the site of the world’s first successful motorized airplane flight on December 17, 1903 by Wilbur & Orville Wright
493 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyVisit the site of the world’s first successful motorized airplane flight on December 17, 1903 by Wilbur & Orville Wright
Location of Roanoke Colony (aka The Lost Colony) - the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & home to the first English child born in the New World.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sitio Histórico Nacional de Fort Raleigh
1401 National Park DrLocation of Roanoke Colony (aka The Lost Colony) - the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & home to the first English child born in the New World.
Outdoor play about the Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & was home to the first English child born in the New World.
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrOutdoor play about the Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in the present-day US which mysteriously vanished & was home to the first English child born in the New World.
World class aquarium with the Sea Turtle Assistance & Rehabilitation (STAR) Center. Perfect for a rainy day or if you've had too much sun.
291 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario de Carolina del Norte en la isla de Roanoke
374 Airport RdWorld class aquarium with the Sea Turtle Assistance & Rehabilitation (STAR) Center. Perfect for a rainy day or if you've had too much sun.
This is the closest lighthouse, but there is also Cape Hatteras, Currituck, Ocracoke and Roanoke Marshes. Some are open for climbing, while others are not.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdThis is the closest lighthouse, but there is also Cape Hatteras, Currituck, Ocracoke and Roanoke Marshes. Some are open for climbing, while others are not.
This company guarantees dolphin sightings. Other companies provide dolphin tours as well.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Watch
400 Queen Elizabeth AveThis company guarantees dolphin sightings. Other companies provide dolphin tours as well.
The oldest fishing pier on the Outer Banks, rebuilt after being destroyed by Hurricane Isabel to stretch 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. If you're lucky you could see whales, dolphins, schools of sting rays and a lot sea life at the end of the pier. The other fishing piers are Nags Head, Avalon, Outer Banks and Kitty Hawk.
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Jennette
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailThe oldest fishing pier on the Outer Banks, rebuilt after being destroyed by Hurricane Isabel to stretch 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. If you're lucky you could see whales, dolphins, schools of sting rays and a lot sea life at the end of the pier. The other fishing piers are Nags Head, Avalon, Outer Banks and Kitty Hawk.
If you have a full free day, take the ferry to Ocracoke, an old fishing village known for its pristine beaches, unique local art shops & restaurants and the nearly extinct Hoi Toider dialect
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocracoke Island
If you have a full free day, take the ferry to Ocracoke, an old fishing village known for its pristine beaches, unique local art shops & restaurants and the nearly extinct Hoi Toider dialect
Beach Accesses
Public beach accesses line the beach from Kitty Hawk to Nags Head. This website lists all the beach accesses by town and the amenities they have, ie: lifeguard, bathrooms, parking, etc. obxbeachaccess dot com
Hollowell St is the closest public beach access. There is a bike path & crosswalk if you walk or bike from the house and there is parking if you drive.
Hollowell St Beach Access
Hollowell St is the closest public beach access. There is a bike path & crosswalk if you walk or bike from the house and there is parking if you drive.
Beach access on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Parking & bathrooms
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coquina Beach
Beach access on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Parking & bathrooms
Ice Cream
The Spot
2805 S Croatan HwyFill your own bowl with unique frozen yogurt flavors and toppings. Make sure to leave money in the ceiling which will be donated to Surfing for Autism
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare TrailFill your own bowl with unique frozen yogurt flavors and toppings. Make sure to leave money in the ceiling which will be donated to Surfing for Autism
Order the Wicked Waffle (frozen custard sandwiched between 2 hot waffles) if you dare. Excellent burgers and beach fries as well.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan HwyOrder the Wicked Waffle (frozen custard sandwiched between 2 hot waffles) if you dare. Excellent burgers and beach fries as well.
Wild shaved ice and dippin dots creations
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Booty Treats Ice Cream and Shave Ice
2600 S Virginia Dare TrailWild shaved ice and dippin dots creations
Great for an after beach bite or ice cream. Biking Distance from the Suite Sweet and very close to the beach access closest to us.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snow Bird Burgers & Cones
3532 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat for an after beach bite or ice cream. Biking Distance from the Suite Sweet and very close to the beach access closest to us.
Coffee
Front Porch Cafe-Nags Head
2515 S Croatan HwyAshley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StMorning View Coffee House
2707 S Croatan HwyFarmer's Markets
Parque Dowdy
3005 S Croatan HwyThursdays 10am-1pm | Biking Distance
Saturdays in Wanchese | 8am-12pm May-Sept | 9am-12pm Oct-Thanksgiving
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Secotan Market
2868 NC-345Saturdays in Wanchese | 8am-12pm May-Sept | 9am-12pm Oct-Thanksgiving
Waterfront Boardwalk
207 Queen Elizabeth AveSaturdays 9am-1pm | On the waterfront in downtown Manteo
The Soundside Event Site
6800 S Croatan HwyTuesdays 10am-2pm at Aviation Park in KDH
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aviation skatepark
103 Veterans DrTuesdays 10am-2pm at Aviation Park in KDH
Shopping
Lots of great art from repurposed materials
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
seagreen gallery
2404 S Virginia Dare TrailLots of great art from repurposed materials
Hi-Vibe Holistics
Herbal Apothecary, Fair Trade/Local Market & Intimate Listening Room
An artist operated gallery featuring works of local artists
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
KDH Co-Op Gallery
502 S Croatan HwyAn artist operated gallery featuring works of local artists
An eclectic boutique of vintage & new that supports fair trade, locally made & low impact goods. The sweet shop serves ice cream, banging milk shakes, vegan smoothies & acai bowls.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mom's Sweet Shop
3213 N Croatan HwyAn eclectic boutique of vintage & new that supports fair trade, locally made & low impact goods. The sweet shop serves ice cream, banging milk shakes, vegan smoothies & acai bowls.
Swell Ceramics
2910 South Croatan HighwayOutlets Nags Head
7100 S Croatan Hwy