The Outer Banks of North Carolina

Outer Banks NC Vacation Activities

Kitty Dunes offers vacation rentals on the Outer Banks beaches of Corolla, Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Colington Island. From simple cottages to fancy beach house accommodations, Kitty Dunes is the company for your vacation rental needs on the Outer Banks North Carolina.

Outer Banks Movie Theaters

R/C Theaters
MP 6 on the By-Pass
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-5630

This cineplex has 10 theaters with the latest box office hits. For advance tickets and a list of what's playing.

 

R/C Theaters
Monteray Plaza
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-2999

This cineplex has 4 theaters with the lastest box office hits.
For advance tickets and a list of what's playing.

*This theater is open in-season only.

Pioneer Theaters
113 Budleigh St
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-2116

Enjoy the older releases at an affordable price at the historical Pioneer Theater. For a list of what's playing call or check our local Coastland Times.


Outer Banks Entertainment and Local Attractions

Roanoke Island Festival Park
Across from Manteo Waterfront
Manteo, NC 27954
252-384-3494

Outdoor venue bringing live bands for your entertainment. Don't miss out on the Outer Banks Beach Music Festival on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

Outer Banks Music Showcase
MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk Plaza
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
252-261-7505

Live musical performances, featuring favorite music from country, 50's & 60's pop, to showtunes. Fun for the entire family.

The Comedy Club
Ramada Plaza Hotel
MP 9.5 on the Beach Road
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-207-9950

A night full of laughs. Have dinner before the show and get preferred seating.

The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre
Manteo, NC 27954
Tickets 252-473-3414

Live outdoor performances. Mystery - Drama - Music - Dance
The Lost Colony tells the story of the events leading to the disappearance of the English colonists who settled here over 400 years ago.

Pirate Adventures
Waterfront, Downtown Manteo
Manteo, NC 27954
252-489-4881

A day full of adventure. Climb aboard the pirate ship Sea Gypsy. Get there 30 minutes prior to for face painting and dress up. Fire the water cannons, search for sunken treasure or maybe even find a message in a bottle.

North Carolina Aquarium
Just off Hwy 65/264, Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3494

Visit the "Waters of the Outer Banks". See the otters at play, alligators, turtles and many other reptiles and sea life. Watch fish and sharks in the large tank. Gently stroke a stringray or touch a horseshoe crab in the touch tanks.
The Whalehead Club at
Currituck Heritage Park

Just past MP 11 on the left
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-9040

Picnic areas, dock for crabbing, tour the historic Whalehead Club take a long walk along the sound and enjoy an incredible sunset. Leashed pets are also welcome to the park. Public boat ramp from dawn to dusk for small water craft only.
Outer Banks Center for
Wildlife Education

Currituck Heritage Park
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-0221

Explore the coastal North Carolina's wildlife, natural history and cultural heritage and take home a souvenier from our NC Wild Store. Educational materials also available.

The Wright Brothers
National Memorial

MP 7.5 on the By-Pass
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-473-2111

This landmark is where Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the first plane.
Climb to the top of this hill and take in the beautiful sound to ocean views. Tour the Wright Brothers Visitor center and learn the history of flight.

Children at Play
3809 N. Croatan Hwy
Kitty Hawk NC 27949
252-261-0290

Looking for a fun and educational place to take your youngsters? Children @ Play is Kitty Hawk's ownChildren's Museum, located at Mile Post 4.5 on the bypass! The museum is designed for children 0-7 and hosts a number of interactive exhibits geared towards learning about the Outer Banksthrough hands-on interactive experiences. Science Thursdays, daily art activities and music timeswith special guests are just some of the fun to be found here! For more information visit: www.childrenatplayobx.com


Outer Banks Recreation and Amusements

Kitty Hawk Watersports
MP 16 Soundside
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-2756

Enjoy a full day of water adventures including waverunners, jet skis, parasailing, kayaking, bumper boats, pedal boats, hobie cats, windsurfing and dolphin cruises. Sales, lessons rentals and tours available.

 

Grog's Watersports
On the causeway just pass Lone Cedar Cafe. Look for 30ft tower.
Nags Head, NC 27949
252-441-8875

Grog's offers dolphin tours, kayak & waverunner tours, as well as kayak, waverunner, pontoon and fishing boat rentals. Harbour cruises and parasailing is alwo available.

 

Kitty Hawk Watersports
Timbuck II Shopping Center
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-6900

Enjoy a full day of water adventures including waverunners, jet skis, parasailing, kayaking, bumper boats, pedal boats, hobie cats, windsurfing and dolphin cruises. Sales, lessons rentals and tours available.

Outer Banks YMCA
MP 11 on the By-Pass
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-449-8897

Inquire about our homes offering the YMCA pass. This facility offers an outdoor pool and water park, a skate park, an indoor pool, fitness center, racquetball courts and full court gymnasium. Fun for all ages.

 

Outer Banks Gear Works
Laser Tag and Fun Center

MP 10.5, South Beach Plaza
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-480-8512

Fun for the entire family. Gearworks has laser tag, inflatable bounces, arcade games, snack bar and free Wi-Fi.

Nags Head Bowling Center
MP 10 on the By-Pass
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-7077

Your family entertainment center. Computer scoring, video arcade for all ages, billiard tables and snack bar.

Nags Head Raceway
MP 16.5 on the By-Pass
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-480-4639
Colington Speedway
1064 Colington Rd
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-480-9144
Corolla Raceway
Timbuck II Shopping Center
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-9100

The Promenade
MP 0,  At the foot of the Wright Memorial Bridge
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
252-261-4900

Golf for all ages and levels, including a Chip and Putt Course, a Full Size Driving Range and a Waterfall Themed Mini Golf. Indoor recreation includes Skee Ball and Air Hockey Games.  Visit the on-site Ice Cream Shop for a scoop of your favorite summer treat.

 

Paradise Golf and Arcade
MP 5.5 on the By- Pass
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-7626

Largest  miniature golf course on the Outer Banks, offering three 18 hole courses.   Play all day with no re-entry fee.   Get out of the sun, come inside and enjoy one of the many indoor activities.  We have air hockey, foosball, and pool tables as well as top quality video and arcade games. 

 

Lost Treasure Golf
MP 7 on the By-Pass
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-480-0142

A mining train takes you to the first hole of this 36-hole course, complete with waterfalls, dinosaur footprints and lost treasure.  Visit this putt-putt course for an adventure to remember.

Galaxy Golf
MP 11 on the Beach Road
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-5875

Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf
MP 16 on the By-Pass
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-480-6606
Jurassic Putt
MP 16 on the By-Pass
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-6841

The Outer Banks have something for everybody! If you're a golfer, try one of our many beautiful beach-side, North Carolina golf courses. If you're interested in exploring some of North Carolina's pristine, sandy beaches, try one of the tours around these beautiful barrier islands. If you just want to kick back and do a little fishing, there is plenty of opportunity in the Outer Banks for just that at one of the six fishing piers!

Outer Banks Tours
Coastal Helicopter Tours
PO Box 715
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-475-HELI(4354)
www.obxhelicopters.com

Coastal Helicopter tours offer unparalleled views of local beaches and landmarks, and will give you memories that last a lifetime!  See the sights of the Outer Banks in the most unique and spectacular way.   They fly an  air conditioned Robinson R-44 helicopter, and every seat is a window seat and front seating is available.  You won't forget the experience, it's the ULTIMATE thrill!  

Sandy Beach Tours
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-441-9800
www.sandybeachtours.com

At Sandy Beach Tours, we provide luxurious transportation for everything from weddings, guided tours and step on service to corporate functions. We let you experience the beauty of the Outer Banks in comfort and style.
See the Outer Banks sites in comfort from either our 35 Passenger Motorcoach or one of our shuttles.
Beach Jeeps of Corolla
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-6141
www.beachjeepsofcorolla.com

At Beach Jeeps we let you do the driving and we plot the course.
We now have 4 door Jeeps. This will allow you to seat 5 people mostly comfortably, (it’s still a Jeep). Each trip will cover a verity of driving conditions. We will drive on rutted sand beaches and traverse the dunes. Behind the dunes are several neighborhoods where the horses graze. The horses are broken up into several small harems. So you may encounter 5-7 per group.

Back Country Outfitters & Guides
Corolla Light Town Center
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-0877

Four amazing adventures including a four wheel drive horse safari to see the Wild Spanish Mustangs, four wheel drive kayak expediation, Historic Corolla Segway tour, or Mustang trail ride on Segways.
Wild Horse Adventure Tours
610 Currituck Clubhouse Dr
Corolla, NC 27927
252-489-2020

Take a tour in 4 wheel drive country to see the Spanish Mustangs and other unique sites of the Northern beaches.

Corolla Outbank Adventures
Next to the Corolla Post Office
Corolla, NC 27927
252-453-4484

Where the road ends, the adventure begins. Take a 20-mile road trip with your personal guide to explore the northern beaches to see the Spanish Mustangs in their habitat along with the


Outer Banks Golf Courses

The Carolina Club


127 Carolina Club Dr
Grandy, North Carolina
252-453-3588
www.thecarolinaclub.com

The Currituck Club


NC Hwy 12
Corolla, North Carolina
252-453-9400
www.thecurrituckclub.com

Duck Woods Country Club


50 Dogwood Trail
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
252-261-2609
www.duckwoodscc.com

Goose Creek Golf & Country Club


6562 Caratoke Hwy
Grandy, North Carolina
252-453-4008

Holly Ridge Golf Course


8818 Caratoke Hwy
Harbinger, North Carolina
252-491-2893

Kilmarlic Golf Club


215 West Side Ln
Powell’s Point, North Carolina
252-491-4220
www.kilmarlicgolfclub.com

Nags Head Golf Links


5615 S Seachase Dr
Nags Head, North Carolina
252-441-8073
www.nagsheadgolflinks.com

Sea Scape Golf Links


300 W Eckner St
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
252-261-2158
www.seascapegolf.com

The Pointe Golf Club


308 Pointe Club Dr
Powells Point, North Carolina
252-491-8388
www.thepointegolfclub.com

Looking for more golf info?


This site offers useful information about special events, course descriptions, tee times and pricing.

The Official North Carolina Golf Guide
www.visitncgolf.com

 

Is a fishing license required when surf fishing on the Outer Banks?

The answer to your question is "yes", in most cases. In some areas farther north as in Corolla, you may be required to have a freshwater license for the sound and a saltwater/coastal license for ocean fishing. You do not have to have a saltwater/coastal license on fishing piers and charter boats.

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding fishing on the Outer Banks.

Saltwater/Coastal License

 



Where to purchase fishing licenses on the Outer Banks


 

Dare County (Sanderling to Cape Hatteras)
Currituck County (Pine Island to Carova *Corolla & 4-Wheel Drive Beaches)


Looking to go off-shore fishing?

 

Visit our friends at Phideaux Fishing to plan your off-shore trip while visiting on the Outer Banks. Take home some local catch from the our pristine waters.


Outer Banks Fishing Piers

Avalon Fishing Pier


MP 6
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-7494

Nags Head Fishing Pier


MP 11.5
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-5141
www.nagsheadpier.com

Outer Banks Fishing Pier


MP 18.5
South Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-5740
www.fishingunlimited.net

Hatteras Island Fishing Pier


Rodanthe
252-987-2323


 

Avon Fishing Pier


Avon
252-995-5480

Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier


Frisco
252-986-2533
*closed for repairs

Outer Banks Bait & Tackle Shops

 

TW’S Bait & Tackle
MP 4 Next to 7-11
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-7848

 

Stop-n-Shop Convenience & Deli
MP 8.5 on the Beach Road
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-6105

 

TI's Bait & Tackle
100 W. Clark St
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-3166
TW’S Bait & Tackle
MP 10.5 on the By-Pass
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-4807
Fishing Unlimited
On the Causeway
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-5028
Whalebone Tackle
Beach Road
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 441-7413
TW’S Bait & Tackle
Food Lion Shopping Center
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-3339

Bob’s Bait & Tackle
1180 Duck Rd
Duck, NC 27949
(252) 261-8589

Corolla Bait & Tackle
603 Currituck Clubhouse Dr
Corolla, NC 27927
(252)453-9690

 

Outer Banks Beach Cams

 

Eagle nesting

Outer Banks Communities with Amenities

Monteray Shores Amenities Corolla Light Amenities
The Currituck Club Amenities Sea Dunes Amenities