Things To Do
Go Outside
The Outer Banks is an outdoor paradise with beautiful, wide open beaches, wooded parks and trails and sound side sunsets. The best way to enjoy your visit is to go outside for a walk or run, kayak on the sound, climb a lighthouse, surf the ocean, kite board or sit outside and let the magic surround you.
Hatteras Island Visitor Information
This is the best resource for activities including fishing, watersports (lessons and rentals), local attractions and more.
Restaurants and Supermarkets
Here is a list of local restaurants and supermarkets but PLEASE call before visiting as hours can vary from what is published online: Rodanthe, Salvo and Waves (where the wedding venue is located): GoodWinds Restaurant Mirros (serves breakfast) Beads and Beans (coffee) Boardwok South Hatteras Bowls (acai bowls, ice cream) Forbes Candies and Coffees Hoy Lechon Food Truck Neptune's Kitchen and Dive Bar Watermen's Bar and Grill The Dough Shack (doughnuts and pizza) Taqueria Las Ahumaderas (food truck) Waves Market and Deli (Supermarket and Restaurant) Avon - 10-15 minutes South: Pangea Tavern Oceana's Bistro Ketch 55 Seafood The Froggy Dog Gidget's Pizza and Pasta Nino's Pizza Food Lion (Supermarket) Buxton and Frisco 30 minutes south but worth the drive: Diamond Shoals Cafe Pamlico Frisco Sandwich Company Orange Blossom Bakery Tavern on 12 Connor's Supermarket
Visit Ocracoke Island - Day Trip
If you have time and are feeling adventurous, you can drive 45 minutes south from the wedding venue to the Ocracoke Ferry. Drive the car onto the ferry and then sit back and relax as you cross the water to Ocracoke Island - a truly unique gem in the Atlantic Ocean.
