Some of our favorite Hatteras Activities
The Beach
Hatteras has some of the best beaches in the US. 2 of the top 5 as ranked by Drbeach.org. Our own beach at the end of Wahoo is wide and beautiful:
- Wahoo beach access (3 min walk)
- Lighthouse Beach, Buxton (12 min drive) - #5 in the US
- Frisco Beach, Frisco (25 min drive)
- Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke (by Ferry) - #2 in the US
- Canadian Hole - sound side, watersports, shallow water for kids, sunsets (10 min drive)
Kiteboarding
Avon is the kiteboarding / kitesurfing capital of the world and options are limitless:
- Kite Club Hatteras - lessons, camps, gear (5 min drive)
- Cape Hatteras Kiteboarding - lessons, camps (20 min drive)
- REAL Watersports - lessons, camps, gear (15 min drive)
Fishing and charters
Hatteras is world renowned for surf fishing and charter boat fishing experiences. Hatteras is also home to the annual Red Drum tournament and is known as the blue marlin capital of the world
- Avon Pier (4 min drive or 25 min walk down the beach)
- Frank & Frans - bait / tackle (2 min drive)
- Dillon's Corner - bait / tackle / coffee (10 min drive)
- Red Drum Tackle, Buxton - bait / tackle (12 min drive)
- Tightlinez Charters - variety of charters / tours
- Godspeed Charters - variety of charters / tours
- Family Water Adventures - variety of tours and family fun
- Captain Stowe Head Boats / Miss Hatteras - tours, scenic cruises
Sites and History
There is no shortage of history on Hatteras Island dating back to the discovery by the Croatoan Indians. Explore some of the history on your visit.
- The Point, Buxton (15 min drive)
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Buxton (15 min drive)
- Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, Rodanthe (20 min drive)
- Ocracoke Lighthouse, Ocracoke (by Ferry)
- Pea Island Life Saving Station, Rodanthe (30 min drive)
- Frisco Native American Museum, Frisco (20 min drive)
- Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras (30 min drive)
Other Activities / Day Trips
There are a plethora of other Hatteras activities and day trips during your stay at our vacation rental
- Ocracoke - beaches, shops, restaurants (by car ferry or express passenger ferry)
- Roanoke Island & N Aquarium (50 min drive)
- Pea Island Wildlife Refuge (30 min drive)
- Jockey's Ridge State Park, Nagshead (50 min drive)
- Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills (1 hr drive)
- Equine Adventures - horseback tours Frisco (20 min drive)
- Buxton Woods Reserve - nature reserve (20 min drive)
- Lighthouse Horse Rides, Buxton (15 min drive)
Equipment and Jeep Rentals
- AS Austin - bike, kayak, beach gear rentals
- Island Cruisers - Jeep, VW rentals
- Hattiebuilt - Jeep rentals
- Island Cycles - Bike rentals
- Charlie's Rentals - Boats, Tubes, JetSki, Kayak rentals
- Moneysworth Equipment - anything you need
- Kitty Hawk Kites - Outdoor and beach gear
- Ocean Atlantic Rentals - Outdoor and Indoor beach gear