The aroma alone will draw you into the Dancing Turtle, a great stop for coffee, edibles and gifts. With indoor and outdoor seating, the venue is comfortable through all seasons. They even have WiFi. But lets get to the eats and drinks! Dancing Turtle literally has hundreds of drinks and variations on drinks including coffees, teas, smoothies and Italian sodas. They also sell loose tea and coffee beans. They will ship! Foods include bagels and baked goods such as biscotti, brownies and pastries. Fresh baked muffins, including apricot, mango and gluten-free versions – family recipes, are on the menu. Enjoy a bowl of hearty oatmeal or umpqua oats. Gifts include travel, regular and custom logo mugs, art by Stephanie Kiker, T-shirts and sweatshirts and bags and journals made by No Hope. The latter products are made from recycled coffee bags and help children in need.  Owners/operators Evan O’Connell and Brian Scall are warm folks who are true dog lovers. Dogs are welcome on the porch. The interior is comfortable with beautiful wood floors, wicker furniture and plenty of elbowroom. Evan and Brian are outdoor folk and have a passion for the island and beaches. This is a great place to kick bag, sip a drink, check your e-mail and simply soak in the ambiance of the laid back Outer Banks.


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252-986-4004
Hours
  • Monday6:30am-5:00pm
  • Tuesday6:30am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday6:30am-5:00pm
  • Thursday6:30am-5:00pm
  • Friday6:30am-5:00pm
  • Saturday6:30am-5:00pm
  • Sunday6:30am-5:00pm
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Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and maritime forest. The park features a wooden boardwalk, two gazebos, a fishing and many more amenities for the enjoyment of the area's natural beauty and wildlife. On a stroll through the park you will likely run into many of the area's indigenous creatures and plants.Just after entering the park, and next to the ample parking area you’ll find a covered picnic pavilion, a putting green, cookout grills and a basketball half court. Below the pavilion is a canoe and kayak access deck. Beyond this recreation and picnic area is a half-mile loop, mostly boardwalk, that will take you on a scenic and educational tour of a large section of the Preserve, where wildlife and plants are identified by plaques placed along the route. At the first gazebo stop is another kayak and canoe access where you’re sure to see many yellow-bellied slider turtles swimming all around and an Osprey family nesting above. Other creatures you may get a glimpse of include deer, otter, egrets, raccoons and even a nutria. Also along the boardwalk you’ll find an observation deck and a pier for fishing (license required). The fishing pond is stocked with several varieties of fish, including brim and bass..Sandy Run Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Although the cost is free, the natural serenity and beauty it offers is priceless.