2026 Hatteras Activities Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

5397 - Happy Ours

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Happy Ours is a charming oceanside retreat in the heart of Nags Head on the Outer Banks. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

5424 - Nags Header

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: New hot tub. Nags Header is a 5 bedroom 3 bathroom Outer Banks vacation home ready for you and your family to enjoy! This Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

VACATION OASIS

Overview Vacation Oasis is a beachfront sanctuary located in the popular Nags Head Oasis community just north of Jennette's Pier. This design offers trendy amenities, and the home was professionally decorated in a bold nautical theme...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

B1G McBoujee

Your Perfect Coastal Escape in Southern Duck! Escape to your ideal coastal retreat with this charming 2-bedroom vacation rental condo, boasting comfortable, stylish and updated decor. Nestled along the pristine shoreline in southern Duck, this...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Knot for Sail

Serene Soundfront Sanctuary with Private Dock Awaits! Step into Knot for Sail, where coastal elegance meets unparalleled comfort. Bathed in natural light from expansive windows, the spacious living area offers sweeping ocean views that promise...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Swandipity

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Welcome to Swandipity, where you'll know you've arrived the moment you set eyes on it! This...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Salty Attitude KSD-16

Welcome to Salty Attitude, the perfect location to spend your vacation! The soothing color scheme throughout this home is calming and serene. This property features an all-floor keyless elevator entrance accessible at ground level, private saltwater...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Captain Tim has over 20 years of fishing experience in the waters off the Outer Banks. His focus is on providing exceptional fishing experiences for first time anglers to the more seasoned pros. He provides great opportunities for families with...

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

A marina, accomodations, deli and gift store wrapped up in one. 

Visitors who are in the mood for a new variety of adventure on their next vacation to Hatteras Island can sign up for a stunning horseback ride along the beach through Hatteras Island Horseback Riding. This Hatteras-based business offers incredible...

From exploring the diverse wildlife that crowds the local beaches, to taking a lazy tour through the winding marshes and creeks of the Pamlico Sound, there’s a lot to discover at the Hatteras Island Ocean Center. This unique interactive...

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

Guided hunting and fishing on the Outer Banks.

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Memorable, enjoyable and convenient. The Ocracoke Express is the new and easy passenger & bicycle ferry to Ocracoke. Leave your vehicle behind and sail directly to Ocracoke Village, within walking or biking distance of all the village has to...

From fishing charters to marine supplies, Oden’s Dock in Hatteras village has something for every Hatteras Island visitor who loves the open waters. Situated on the edge of the Pamlico Sound and an easy cruise away from Hatteras Inlet...

Climb aboard one of the largest boats in Hatteras Harbor Marina for an adventure that you and your fishing crew will never forget. Sea Creature Sportfishing brings decades of fishing experience to the table with every trip, and launches from the tip...

Pelagic bird watching trips for the birding enthusiast. 

Sitting at the closest point to the Gulf Stream north of Florida, Teach’s Lair Marina is an ideal destination for a successful and memorable fishing experience. Teach’s is a full-service marina in south Hatteras Village that advertises...

A world-class fishing fleet for sportfishing adventures. 

The Village Marina & Motel is an all-encompassing site where water lovers, mariners, fishermen, and anyone who’s in the mood for an on-the-water sunset and a meal can meet in the heart of Hatteras Village. Located close to Hatteras Inlet...