Food scene
One of our favorite dessert places to take our kids. Its bike able from the house if you are in the mood for a summer cruise
125 locals recommend
Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare TrailOne of our favorite dessert places to take our kids. Its bike able from the house if you are in the mood for a summer cruise
A lunch favorite that is around the corner from our neighborhood. Fun seafood options
55 locals recommend
Greentails Seafood Market And Kitchen
3022 S Croatan HwyA lunch favorite that is around the corner from our neighborhood. Fun seafood options
A cute coffee, breakfast, and lunch option also around the corner from our neighborhood. With staffing shortages hours change, but check them out. Our kids love the different root beers
88 locals recommend
Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan HwyA cute coffee, breakfast, and lunch option also around the corner from our neighborhood. With staffing shortages hours change, but check them out. Our kids love the different root beers
Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailA great spot to enjoy a lunch or dinner that is close to the house.
Great food! One of our favorites, but it gets busy quick. Fried chicken Friday's is a hit, but often sells out not long into lunch
226 locals recommend
The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat food! One of our favorites, but it gets busy quick. Fried chicken Friday's is a hit, but often sells out not long into lunch
Grab a treat or an açaí bowl also around the corner from our neighborhood.
67 locals recommend
The Spot
2805 S Croatan HwyGrab a treat or an açaí bowl also around the corner from our neighborhood.
Woo Casa Kitchen
4900 S Croatan HwyGreat lunch spot for bowls that is not far from our house
Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailAnother spot we frequent for lunch
A little further up the bypass. On trend clothing, nostalgic candy, delightful candies, milkshakes, and ice cream.
54 locals recommend
Mom's Sweet Shop
3213 N Croatan HwyA little further up the bypass. On trend clothing, nostalgic candy, delightful candies, milkshakes, and ice cream.
Another lunch spot further up the bypass. My favorite is a dolphin (Mahi) boat with a peanut butter milkshake. Parking can be tough, but thats because its so popular
89 locals recommend
John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailAnother lunch spot further up the bypass. My favorite is a dolphin (Mahi) boat with a peanut butter milkshake. Parking can be tough, but thats because its so popular
The Blue Point
1240 Duck RdA favorite for a special occasion dinner.
A bit of a drive to Duck, but another favorite for a special occasion dinner.
73 locals recommend
NC Coast Grill & Bar
1184 Duck RdA bit of a drive to Duck, but another favorite for a special occasion dinner.
Tucked away down Colington road, this restaurant has wonderful lunch and dinner options
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdTucked away down Colington road, this restaurant has wonderful lunch and dinner options
One of regular stops when we are dining with several kids. It has a big fenced in back yard so kids can run and play.
227 locals recommend
Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyOne of regular stops when we are dining with several kids. It has a big fenced in back yard so kids can run and play.
Tale of the Whale
7575 S Virginia Dare TrailGreat views and good food
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailAnother spot with great views and great food
Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga StGood coffee and super owners
Sightseeing
Around the corner from the house enjoy flying kites or walking the dunes. Of course, our kids love jumping or boogie boarding down the dunes.
395 locals recommend
Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista DrAround the corner from the house enjoy flying kites or walking the dunes. Of course, our kids love jumping or boogie boarding down the dunes.
Up over the bridge going north, but a fun day activity if you are spent from the beach. We buy passes every year and the kids have a ball.
91 locals recommend
H2OBX
8526 Caratoke HwyUp over the bridge going north, but a fun day activity if you are spent from the beach. We buy passes every year and the kids have a ball.
A great rainy day activity, but of course can also get crowded on rainy days. This is another place we have bought yearly passes that our kids enjoy.
291 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdA great rainy day activity, but of course can also get crowded on rainy days. This is another place we have bought yearly passes that our kids enjoy.
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyCheck out some of our history!
The beach access just across the bypass from our neighborhood. We love it because of the convenient bath house, life guard stand, ample parking
7 locals recommend
Bonnet Street Beach Access
2919 E Bonnett StThe beach access just across the bypass from our neighborhood. We love it because of the convenient bath house, life guard stand, ample parking
The park just across the bypass from our neighborhood. Great place for kids to play and in the summer there is a wonderful farmers market on Thursday from 9am-3pm
74 locals recommend
Dowdy Park
3005 S Croatan HwyThe park just across the bypass from our neighborhood. Great place for kids to play and in the summer there is a wonderful farmers market on Thursday from 9am-3pm
If the beach is rough enjoy some time at Jockey's ridge sound side access.
Jockey's Ridge Sound Access
If the beach is rough enjoy some time at Jockey's ridge sound side access.
Check out a nearby lighthouse and if the winds are cooperating hike to the top. If you want to continue south there is another one down in Buxton
226 locals recommend
Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdCheck out a nearby lighthouse and if the winds are cooperating hike to the top. If you want to continue south there is another one down in Buxton
A beautiful pier for a family walk or a fishing adventure. Just a few minutes south from our house
215 locals recommend
Jennette's Pier
7223 S Virginia Dare TrailA beautiful pier for a family walk or a fishing adventure. Just a few minutes south from our house
If you need a break from the beach take a little day trip 15 minutes away to Manteo. Visit Roanoke island festival park or just enjoy the quaint downtown
151 locals recommend
Roanoke Island Festival Park
1 Festival ParkIf you need a break from the beach take a little day trip 15 minutes away to Manteo. Visit Roanoke island festival park or just enjoy the quaint downtown