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This map of the Outer Banks shows the fragile barrier islands stretching over 100 miles along the coast of North Carolina. If you have visited the Outer Banks during the summer season, then you’re well aware that it is a hot vacation spot, and has been for decades.
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- Nags Head. The name Nags Head, supposedly related to pirate activities, may not inspire much of a pleasant mental picture; however, cast those worries aside.
- Kitty Hawk Beach. If you are coming to the Outer Banks from the north, the beach at Kitty Hawk will be the first one you come to after you cross Currituck Sound.
- Avon Beach. The beach at Avon is a low-key affair and flies below most people's radar. Wide, long, and uncrowded, this beach is primarily the domain of families renting one of the numerous beach houses.
- Ocracoke Island. One of the more unique places to hit the beach is Ocracoke Island. It takes a bit of work to get here. Two routes are available: a long drive down the entire Outer Banks then a ferry ride from Hatteras in the north, or a twisty route from Moorehead City to Cedar Island in the south.
- Kitty Hawk
- Nags Head
- Kill Devil Hills
- Southern Shores
- Duck Beach
- Corolla Beach
- Ocracoke
- Hatteras Island
- Roanoke Island
- Avon Beach
In the 1900s, the Wright Brothers famously carried out experiments in flight right in our very own Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk’s name has spread far and wide in unison with the beginnings of aviation. The architecture of the area is centered on historic beach homes, offering a quaint, small-town charm. As it rests on such a wide section of the Outer Ba...
This stretch of sandy coastline is home to a vibrant community and a wealth of natural beauty. Nags Head is known for having the longest public pier in North Carolina, a charming wooden structure that provides the perfect sunset stroll. There is an abundance of beachside amenities here, making it an Outer Banks vacation hotspot. Nags Head is known ...
Kill Devil Hills is just the busy, bustling beach town that you may expect. It’s home to all of the usual beachfront shops, selling trinkets to tourists with just the right amount of kitsch. There are many hotels and resorts in the area for a luxury stay. There are eateries and bars galore, so take your pick for delicious oceanfront dining and drin...
Here, you will find stunning, sweeping views across the Atlantic Ocean making it one of the best Outer Banks beaches. There is little commercial development in this area, resulting in a more undisturbed beach-going experience. Southern Shores is almost entirely residential, and it has an overtone of secluded charm. The shores are quiet and calm – i...
If you have a furry friend in tow this vacation, Duck Beach is one of the best Outer Banks beaches for you. Not much of a resort town, you will probably need to rent a cozy beach cottage, or possibly extravagant beach estate for your stay. Duck is also home to the originalDuck Donuts. We recommend a breakfast stop here at least once while you’re in...
Corolla is a special beach town in the Outer Banks. Its name means the collection of petals on a flower, and its atmosphere is just as delightful. Corolla’s main draw is the population of wild horses which roam the coastline here. Be sure to appreciate the beauty of the Spanish Mustangs from a safe distance as they have been living free for centuri...
Located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashoreat the far southern end of the banks, Ocracoke is accessible only by boat. This adds to the mystique and seclusion of the space. It’s a quaint and historic town with calm and quiet beaches. Hop aboard a ferry and make your way to this magical haven. Keep your eyes out for plenty of native wildlife here ...
If you’re hoping to fish on your Outer Banks excursion, then you’ll be hooked on Hatteras Island. It’s home to several small villages and long stretches of shoreline. It’s an often uncrowded and charming beach break to take. Over the centuries it has been the site of over 600 shipwrecks as the sandbars here can shift due to rough waves and currents...
Roanoke Island is shrouded in history and mystery as it was the site of the first English colony in the New World. It’s also the site where the 120 settlers of this colony simply vanished. There are many theories of theLost Colony,as it’s now known, but to this day it remains a legend of intrigue and uncertainty. It’s also famously the birthplace o...
Avon Beach has miles and miles of undeveloped beaches. It is a popular spot for surfing, fishing, and watersports and is often considered the best place to surf in the Outer Banks. Besides surfing, you’ll find a fishing pier and a water tower that reads “Kinnakeet,” the former name of Avon. Kinnakeet is an Algonquin word meaning “that which is mixe...
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On the Outer Banks, beach driving enthusiasts will find miles of shoreline to explore, from the uninhabited shoreline along Ocracoke Island to the solely 4WD accessible beaches of Carova, north of Corolla.
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The Northern Beaches region includes the following areas: Carova (the northernmost area), Carolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head (the southernmost section).
