Deb’s guidebook
Colington Island food and attractions
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdGreat crabby benedict!
Fancy, French and delicious. Has quite a reputation so get a reservation....
90 Einheimische empfehlen
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdFancy, French and delicious. Has quite a reputation so get a reservation....
Fresh seafood and small grocery. You can get a bushel of crabs. It's been here forever!
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Billy's Seafood
1341 Colington RdFresh seafood and small grocery. You can get a bushel of crabs. It's been here forever!
Right around the corner from us. Nice coffee and ice-cream. I like the ice-cream tacos. Lovely deck to enjoy the view.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Higher Grounds - Coffee & Ice Cream
2141 Colington RdRight around the corner from us. Nice coffee and ice-cream. I like the ice-cream tacos. Lovely deck to enjoy the view.
Beach access
Great shows, brand new bath house, good surf break.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Bonnet Street Beach Access
2919 E Bonnett StGreat shows, brand new bath house, good surf break.
Closest to us and right off the main road. As you come out Colington Road just go straight across the highway to the bath house at the end of the road.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Public Beach Access - Ocean Bay Blvd
204 Ocean Bay BlvdClosest to us and right off the main road. As you come out Colington Road just go straight across the highway to the bath house at the end of the road.
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailBeach access north of the pier, great sand bar.
Food scene
Great Food. Back yard to play, live band, outdoor dinning and fire pit, corn hole etc. See website for events. **We go in the back way and sit in the booths at the bar. We don't have to wait for a table.... and its like our neighborhood pub.
227 Einheimische empfehlen
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyGreat Food. Back yard to play, live band, outdoor dinning and fire pit, corn hole etc. See website for events. **We go in the back way and sit in the booths at the bar. We don't have to wait for a table.... and its like our neighborhood pub.
Quintessential Outer Banks. Drive in on the beach road. Dolphin Boats are fantastic and get them with a "black and white" (vanilla ice-cream with chocolate syrup) milkshake.
89 Einheimische empfehlen
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailQuintessential Outer Banks. Drive in on the beach road. Dolphin Boats are fantastic and get them with a "black and white" (vanilla ice-cream with chocolate syrup) milkshake.
Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan HwyBaja Burger is great but I love the shrimp tacos.....
Great italian food, rice balls are a special treat! Intimate.....Menu changes so check out the website.
78 Einheimische empfehlen
Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan HwyGreat italian food, rice balls are a special treat! Intimate.....Menu changes so check out the website.
Buffalo shrimp is awesome. great food, fun drinks....
161 Einheimische empfehlen
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailBuffalo shrimp is awesome. great food, fun drinks....
Great food, has a diner car as the from of the building. Key Lime cheesecake.... YES!
226 Einheimische empfehlen
The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat food, has a diner car as the from of the building. Key Lime cheesecake.... YES!
An old life saving station that was converted into a resturant. Good food, great views if you get the right table.....
184 Einheimische empfehlen
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant
3848 N Virginia Dare TrailAn old life saving station that was converted into a resturant. Good food, great views if you get the right table.....
Happy hour is great! I go there for the happy hour shrimp and tacos. The drinks are pretty good too....
91 Einheimische empfehlen
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
120 W Kitty Hawk RdHappy hour is great! I go there for the happy hour shrimp and tacos. The drinks are pretty good too....
At the end of Colington Road just to the right on the highway. great pizza can dine in or sit outside on the deck. They deliver..
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Slice Pizzeria
710 South Croatan HighwayAt the end of Colington Road just to the right on the highway. great pizza can dine in or sit outside on the deck. They deliver..
LOVE this place Great fish tacos and the pork plate is delicious and very Hawaiian!
159 Einheimische empfehlen
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyLOVE this place Great fish tacos and the pork plate is delicious and very Hawaiian!
Miller's Seafood & Steak House
1520 S Virginia Dare TrailThe Dunes Restaurant
7013 S Croatan HwyBlue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailSightseeing
Wonderful museum and information on the Wright Brothers and you can even walk the distance of the first flight.
493 Einheimische empfehlen
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyWonderful museum and information on the Wright Brothers and you can even walk the distance of the first flight.
Hang gliding lessons, walk the dunes, and fly kites. Great Fun!
103 Einheimische empfehlen
Jockeys Ridge
Hang gliding lessons, walk the dunes, and fly kites. Great Fun!
Nice light house on Pea Island. Part of the Pea Island reserve.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Bodie Island
Nice light house on Pea Island. Part of the Pea Island reserve.
Great park and cool light house. You can hike to the top and the view is amazing. The Whalehead Club is there as well as the Nature Center. Quaint Village, Wild horse tours are available.
176 Einheimische empfehlen
Currituck Beach Lighthouse Museum Shop
Great park and cool light house. You can hike to the top and the view is amazing. The Whalehead Club is there as well as the Nature Center. Quaint Village, Wild horse tours are available.
World famous light house that was relocated a few years back. It was quite the undertaking. Lots of information about the lights on the outer banks.
217 Einheimische empfehlen
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdWorld famous light house that was relocated a few years back. It was quite the undertaking. Lots of information about the lights on the outer banks.
Step back in time to the first English Colony in the new world. You can visit a replica of he Elizabeth II tall ship, experience the village and life as a colonist as well as attend events. Check out their website for more.
151 Einheimische empfehlen
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkStep back in time to the first English Colony in the new world. You can visit a replica of he Elizabeth II tall ship, experience the village and life as a colonist as well as attend events. Check out their website for more.
The refuge is huge and spans the whole island. If you go on their site you will see all sorts of things to do from Rodanthe to Nags Head.
94 Einheimische empfehlen
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
14500 NC-12The refuge is huge and spans the whole island. If you go on their site you will see all sorts of things to do from Rodanthe to Nags Head.
Lovely walks and trails to see some of the oldest Live oaks on the Outer Banks.
122 Einheimische empfehlen
Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Lovely walks and trails to see some of the oldest Live oaks on the Outer Banks.
Lovely step back into a simpler time. It's about ah hour drive and then an hour + ferry so you will want to be there the whole day and leave early because the ferry lines start early.... Couple great restaurants, Flying Melon and Back Porch, Edwardos taco truck alone is worth the trip. The coffee house is very relaxing. Oh... and the beach is gorgeous!
91 Einheimische empfehlen
Ocracoke Island
Lovely step back into a simpler time. It's about ah hour drive and then an hour + ferry so you will want to be there the whole day and leave early because the ferry lines start early.... Couple great restaurants, Flying Melon and Back Porch, Edwardos taco truck alone is worth the trip. The coffee house is very relaxing. Oh... and the beach is gorgeous!
Right on the sand dune. They give hang gliding lessons, sell kites and have a cool multi level shopping area with fudge, clothes, icecream and outdoor stuff.
89 Einheimische empfehlen
Kitty Hawk Kites
307 Queen Elizabeth AveRight on the sand dune. They give hang gliding lessons, sell kites and have a cool multi level shopping area with fudge, clothes, icecream and outdoor stuff.
Outdoor drama of the first English Colony in the new world and the birth of the first English child..... Virginia Dare. Bring bug spray. Nice show!
193 Einheimische empfehlen
The Lost Colony
1409 National Park DrOutdoor drama of the first English Colony in the new world and the birth of the first English child..... Virginia Dare. Bring bug spray. Nice show!
A lovely garden. Some of the plants are original to the settlers. beautifully landscaped. They have a killer Christmas display.
122 Einheimische empfehlen
The Elizabethan Gardens
1411 National Park DrA lovely garden. Some of the plants are original to the settlers. beautifully landscaped. They have a killer Christmas display.
Farmdog Surf School
2403 S Virginia Dare TrailMiles says "these guys are the best!"
This is a great thing to do on a rainy day or after a sunburn.....Its on Roanoke island near the elizabethan gardens, Island farm and Fort Raleigh. They feed the sharks and you can see the rescued sea turtles in the rehab area...
291 Einheimische empfehlen
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdThis is a great thing to do on a rainy day or after a sunburn.....Its on Roanoke island near the elizabethan gardens, Island farm and Fort Raleigh. They feed the sharks and you can see the rescued sea turtles in the rehab area...
This is the oldest single family owned business in America. Quite a step back in time....Only one movie, shows for a week and moves on...
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Pioneer Theatre
109 Budleigh StThis is the oldest single family owned business in America. Quite a step back in time....Only one movie, shows for a week and moves on...
Only Rum distillery on the beach. Interesting process..
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Kill Devil Hills Rum
510 Budleigh StreetOnly Rum distillery on the beach. Interesting process..
If your going to Ocracoke, this is very close to the ferry dock. Talks about the sunken ships off the Atlantic costs and has artifacts that have been reclaimed...
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
59200 Museum DrIf your going to Ocracoke, this is very close to the ferry dock. Talks about the sunken ships off the Atlantic costs and has artifacts that have been reclaimed...
Secotan Market
2868 NC-345I hear this pace is awesome! Next chance I get , I'm going!
Yummy Treats
The Spot
2805 S Croatan HwyGreat ice cream, açaí bowls and poke bowls. A Surfer hang out...
LOVE love this place. so cool. and on the beach road.
125 Einheimische empfehlen
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare TrailLOVE love this place. so cool. and on the beach road.
Custard is great. They also serve burgers and fries. Tell Julie, Deb sent you.....
53 Einheimische empfehlen
Kill Devil's Frozen Custard & Beach Fries
1002 S Croatan HwyCustard is great. They also serve burgers and fries. Tell Julie, Deb sent you.....
Fishing
Fishing daily from the pier. You don't need a fishing license there.
215 Einheimische empfehlen
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailFishing daily from the pier. You don't need a fishing license there.
There are two on the beach. One at the 7/11 at Kitty Hawk Road and one in Nags Head. They are very knowledgeable about fishing here on the Banks. I think you may be able to get a 10 day fishing permit there as well...
16 Einheimische empfehlen
T.W.'s Bait & Tackle, Inc.
3864 N Croatan HwyThere are two on the beach. One at the 7/11 at Kitty Hawk Road and one in Nags Head. They are very knowledgeable about fishing here on the Banks. I think you may be able to get a 10 day fishing permit there as well...
Shopping
Outlets Nags Head
7100 S Croatan HwyLots of outlet shops; great prices.
Lots of little specialty shops in a winding boardwalk setting. There is a coffee shop and restaurants there as well...
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Scarborough Faire Shopping Village
1177 Duck RdLots of little specialty shops in a winding boardwalk setting. There is a coffee shop and restaurants there as well...
A collection of shops. there is Taiko Sushi there, Grits Grill for breakfast, Tuesday Mornings, Dollar Tree, Home Goods West Marine and more.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Outer Banks Mall
5000 S Croatan HwyA collection of shops. there is Taiko Sushi there, Grits Grill for breakfast, Tuesday Mornings, Dollar Tree, Home Goods West Marine and more.