2026 Hatteras Activities Guide

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Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

OVERSEAS

Heaven's a little closer in this charming oceanside cottage by the sea. Located near the heart of Duck Village with an easy walk to shops, restaurants, and the Duck Municipal Park (boardwalk, playground, picnic area, and entertainment.) The house is...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Just Ducky OCD-17

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Duck and only 475 feet to the nearest beach access, Just Ducky offers your family everything you need for the perfect Outer Banks vacation!Walk or ride your bike to all of the shops and restaurants that...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Windrift

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsAs you drift off to the sound of waves lapping the shore and awaken to brilliant Ocean sunrises, you'll want to stay forever at this enchanting oceanside home.Ground Level...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

PIER JOY

OverviewExtensive updates for 2024 and 2025; read more below!Any way you cut it, this spacious oceanfront home in South Nags Head is truly special. The location is second to none, and you'll immediately notice the gorgeous views of Jennette's...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

How Sweet the Sound

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYou'll adore this vacation home in the family friendly resort community of Corolla Light. Located close to the indoor sports center, Soundfront walking trails, tennis and pickle ball...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

TUSINDTAK II

Tusind Tak means “a thousand thanks” in Danish. “Thanks” from the owners of this wonderful semi-oceanfront home for visiting and “thanks” from their guests for providing such a lovely vacation home only 50 yards from the beach access. A...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

315 | Sea Escape

At the Beach or on the Links, this custom built Kitty Hawk Beach Home has it All! Located on the 2nd Fairway of SeaScape Golf Links this very spacious & beautifully decorated home offers panoramic Views of the Ocean & Golf Course &...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

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...