Guidebook for OBX

Lauren & Guy
Guidebook for OBX

Food Scene

Mama Kwans has great food and atmosphere. Best of all they are across the street from our house. They are known for their blackened fish tacos.
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Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan Hwy
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Mama Kwans has great food and atmosphere. Best of all they are across the street from our house. They are known for their blackened fish tacos.
Jack Browns has all the beer, burgers, fries and fried oreos you could ever want. I believe they have over 100 different types of beer on hand with 7 rotating draft beers every week.
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Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint KDH
800 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Jack Browns has all the beer, burgers, fries and fried oreos you could ever want. I believe they have over 100 different types of beer on hand with 7 rotating draft beers every week.
Barefoot Bernie's is like a one stop restaurant. You will surely find something on their menu you will like.
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Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar
3730 N Croatan Hwy
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Barefoot Bernie's is like a one stop restaurant. You will surely find something on their menu you will like.
Pigmans has great BBQ and shrimp plate. great place to eat real quick.
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Pigman's Bar-B-Que
1606 S Croatan Hwy
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Pigmans has great BBQ and shrimp plate. great place to eat real quick.
Ocean Blvd is a restaurant across from the beach that is great for date night. Its a small intimate restaurant that has great food and friendly staff. Be sure to call ahead for reservations in season. More on the pricey side but never disappoints! Heads up menu is seasonal but website is not always up to date. :)
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Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar
4700 N Virginia Dare Trail
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Ocean Blvd is a restaurant across from the beach that is great for date night. Its a small intimate restaurant that has great food and friendly staff. Be sure to call ahead for reservations in season. More on the pricey side but never disappoints! Heads up menu is seasonal but website is not always up to date. :)
This little locals favorite is tucked in a shopping center and is easy to drive right by. But what you are driving by is the best little Italian restaurant we have on the OBX! When I say little I mean its a small restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and great prices with large portions! Lauren and I crave Josephine's regularly! Pro tip: go early or super late and snag a seat at the bar!
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Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen
3701 N Croatan Hwy
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This little locals favorite is tucked in a shopping center and is easy to drive right by. But what you are driving by is the best little Italian restaurant we have on the OBX! When I say little I mean its a small restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and great prices with large portions! Lauren and I crave Josephine's regularly! Pro tip: go early or super late and snag a seat at the bar!
Owens Restaurant has been around for a long time and has an old time feel on the inside. The main menu items are seafood, steak, & pasta. Lauren and I go here for date night a few times a year.
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Owens' Restaurant
7114 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Owens Restaurant has been around for a long time and has an old time feel on the inside. The main menu items are seafood, steak, & pasta. Lauren and I go here for date night a few times a year.
This restaurant is about 20 mins from us in Manteo. We both love the fish tacos and their Churro's. Manteo is a cool small town with lots of shopping ice cream, brewery and distillery to visit.
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Ortega'z Southwestern Grill and Wine Bar
201 Sir Walter Raleigh St
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This restaurant is about 20 mins from us in Manteo. We both love the fish tacos and their Churro's. Manteo is a cool small town with lots of shopping ice cream, brewery and distillery to visit.
We are regulars here for breakfast and lunch! Friendly staff with great prices and portions! Try the Beach Bum Breakfast Burrito and for Lunch try the Buffalo Chicken Wrap or Chicken Cesaer Wrap! This is more of a grab and go restaurant, but they do have 3 or 4 tables outside to eat at.
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Ten O Six
1006 S Virginia Dare Trail
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We are regulars here for breakfast and lunch! Friendly staff with great prices and portions! Try the Beach Bum Breakfast Burrito and for Lunch try the Buffalo Chicken Wrap or Chicken Cesaer Wrap! This is more of a grab and go restaurant, but they do have 3 or 4 tables outside to eat at.
This place is a great local spot that is loved by many, They have great food and staff. Very small dining area so tends to be busy In the summer
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Food Dudes Kitchen
1216 S Virginia Dare Trail
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This place is a great local spot that is loved by many, They have great food and staff. Very small dining area so tends to be busy In the summer
This is Lauren and I's favorite place to grab a quick bite and a few drinks that is budget friendly. This place has a great view of the ocean, as this restaurant is on a pier. They have live music most weekends an have lots of beer on tap. We frequent this place often and it stays busy all summer long
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Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet Rd
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This is Lauren and I's favorite place to grab a quick bite and a few drinks that is budget friendly. This place has a great view of the ocean, as this restaurant is on a pier. They have live music most weekends an have lots of beer on tap. We frequent this place often and it stays busy all summer long
One of the coolest frozen yogurt bars you will go to. Dont let the yogurt scare you it tastes just like ice cream and the owners are awesome locals. This place is super busy at night and highly recommended! What’s with the money covering the walls and ceiling? Each year the owner donates it to Surfing for Autism and an event is held for special needs children who want to learn to surf.
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Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare Trail
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One of the coolest frozen yogurt bars you will go to. Dont let the yogurt scare you it tastes just like ice cream and the owners are awesome locals. This place is super busy at night and highly recommended! What’s with the money covering the walls and ceiling? Each year the owner donates it to Surfing for Autism and an event is held for special needs children who want to learn to surf.
Another great local spot to hit.
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Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Another great local spot to hit.
They may be known for the best burgers in OBX, but they also make the best homestyle breakfast. They have a few tables inside with a bar and lots of outdoor seating including a rooftop with a view of the ocean. If you choose to eat outside be sure to go inside and grab a menu to your left and let a server know. Don’t let their slogan scare you away “Locals Welcome, Tourists Tolerated” you will be met with a friendly staff.
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Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare Trail
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They may be known for the best burgers in OBX, but they also make the best homestyle breakfast. They have a few tables inside with a bar and lots of outdoor seating including a rooftop with a view of the ocean. If you choose to eat outside be sure to go inside and grab a menu to your left and let a server know. Don’t let their slogan scare you away “Locals Welcome, Tourists Tolerated” you will be met with a friendly staff.
Great place for a large family or romantic night out. They have a wine flight and great view of the sound.
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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Great place for a large family or romantic night out. They have a wine flight and great view of the sound.
one of our go to breakfast sandwich spots. They also have great lunch sandwiches as well. We go here 3 times a week! Food rec: The Ben, the Waverider, cucumber salad, & smoothies!
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Waveriders Coffee & Deli
3022 S Croatan Hwy
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one of our go to breakfast sandwich spots. They also have great lunch sandwiches as well. We go here 3 times a week! Food rec: The Ben, the Waverider, cucumber salad, & smoothies!
Two Roads Tavern is tucked away in a corner of a strip mall and if you made it to our house you passed it a few miles back! Lauren and I had never heard of it until we moved here and we have been visiting the Outer Banks since we were babies. They have unique burger options and they sure are good.
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Two Roads Tavern
3105 N Croatan Hwy
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Two Roads Tavern is tucked away in a corner of a strip mall and if you made it to our house you passed it a few miles back! Lauren and I had never heard of it until we moved here and we have been visiting the Outer Banks since we were babies. They have unique burger options and they sure are good.
If your craving some Chinese or Thai food this is our go to place!
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Thai Room
710 S Virginia Dare Trail
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If your craving some Chinese or Thai food this is our go to place!
This restaurant has been around for many years serving our locals and visitors. Lauren and I love their seasonal Sunday Brunch and they have a good little crowd at the bar for some nightlife fun.
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Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill
3001 N Croatan Hwy
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This restaurant has been around for many years serving our locals and visitors. Lauren and I love their seasonal Sunday Brunch and they have a good little crowd at the bar for some nightlife fun.
This place has it all great view, food, prices, and staff. Lauren and I tend to take our friends and family here when they come into town .
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Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar
2000 Sailfish Dr
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This place has it all great view, food, prices, and staff. Lauren and I tend to take our friends and family here when they come into town .
Bluemoon has the best fish and chips in my opinion on the beach! Ive tried other items on the menu which are great as well but Lauren and I both find ourselves back to the fish and chips. They have a nice atmosphere in the restaurant as well .
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Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Bluemoon has the best fish and chips in my opinion on the beach! Ive tried other items on the menu which are great as well but Lauren and I both find ourselves back to the fish and chips. They have a nice atmosphere in the restaurant as well .
Favorite to go seafood lunch spot in Nags Head! Don’t skip the Brussels! Seriously the best! & any sandwich lunch special!
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Greentails Seafood Market And Kitchen
3022 S Croatan Hwy
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Favorite to go seafood lunch spot in Nags Head! Don’t skip the Brussels! Seriously the best! & any sandwich lunch special!
They source all ingredients locally and try to use organic whenever possible. The best breakfast spot in town- menu highlights: superfood organic smoothie, avocado toast, & delicious specialty coffees. Literally any special!
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Old Nags Head Cafe
3948 S Virginia Dare Trail
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They source all ingredients locally and try to use organic whenever possible. The best breakfast spot in town- menu highlights: superfood organic smoothie, avocado toast, & delicious specialty coffees. Literally any special!
You’re on vacay- go for the breakfast sandwiches and donuts -absolutely to die for!
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Proof Bakery
402 S Croatan Hwy
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You’re on vacay- go for the breakfast sandwiches and donuts -absolutely to die for!
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Woo Casa Kitchen
4900 S Croatan Hwy
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Miller's Seafood & Steak House
1520 S Virginia Dare Trail
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Millers (Waterfront) has a separate bar and seating upstairs. Has a smaller menu but it doesn’t disappoint, and the view is so worth it! Beautiful place to grab drinks and watch the sunset! They also have a dock onsite you can enjoy.
Miller's
6916 S Croatan Hwy
Millers (Waterfront) has a separate bar and seating upstairs. Has a smaller menu but it doesn’t disappoint, and the view is so worth it! Beautiful place to grab drinks and watch the sunset! They also have a dock onsite you can enjoy.
The best comfort food in town! Go for the Brussels!
The Pony and The Boat
The best comfort food in town! Go for the Brussels!
The food is delicious and the staff is super friendly!
Noosa Beach Grille
The food is delicious and the staff is super friendly!
Best donuts on the beach! They started out as a tiny donut shop in Duck years ago and now have numerous locations in North Carolina and Virginia. I would recommend ordering online in advance to avoid the chaos.
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Duck Donuts
1716 S Croatan Hwy
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Best donuts on the beach! They started out as a tiny donut shop in Duck years ago and now have numerous locations in North Carolina and Virginia. I would recommend ordering online in advance to avoid the chaos.
Hersheys ice cream and the best Açaí bowls on the beach
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The Spot
2805 S Croatan Hwy
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Hersheys ice cream and the best Açaí bowls on the beach

Drinks & Nightlife

TRIO is a wine bar/ restaurant that usually has live music on weekends. Cool place to relax have a glass of wine or sit and have dinner as well. The food can be a little pricey for the portions BUT the shrimp and grits are amazing along with the prosciutto & Brie panini 💯💯 In season they usually have weekend brunch in Saturday’s, always call first- it varies but it’s so good. Mimosa flights all the way!
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TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan Hwy
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TRIO is a wine bar/ restaurant that usually has live music on weekends. Cool place to relax have a glass of wine or sit and have dinner as well. The food can be a little pricey for the portions BUT the shrimp and grits are amazing along with the prosciutto & Brie panini 💯💯 In season they usually have weekend brunch in Saturday’s, always call first- it varies but it’s so good. Mimosa flights all the way!
The food is good here and they usually have the best nightlife scene with bands and dancing. Personally we’re not a fan of the beer but they make great mules and have plenty of other drink options.
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Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan Hwy
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The food is good here and they usually have the best nightlife scene with bands and dancing. Personally we’re not a fan of the beer but they make great mules and have plenty of other drink options.
New! Local friend of ours owns it - tons of hand picked beer & wine options!
Beach Road Bottle Shop
New! Local friend of ours owns it - tons of hand picked beer & wine options!

Sightseeing

If you have never seen a lighthouse in person I suggest you go see this. Its 156ft tall with 200 steps and only 20 mins away. Must buy tickets to walk to the top of lighthouse or you can walk the grounds of the lighthouse for free. There is a path that leads to a sitting area over the water on the left side of the lighthouse.
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse Rd
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If you have never seen a lighthouse in person I suggest you go see this. Its 156ft tall with 200 steps and only 20 mins away. Must buy tickets to walk to the top of lighthouse or you can walk the grounds of the lighthouse for free. There is a path that leads to a sitting area over the water on the left side of the lighthouse.
Check out the birthplace of aviation at the location of the first flight made by the Wright Brothers! Beautiful monument and small museums to learn about the history of the remarkable determination and engineering to create the first airplane.
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan Hwy
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Check out the birthplace of aviation at the location of the first flight made by the Wright Brothers! Beautiful monument and small museums to learn about the history of the remarkable determination and engineering to create the first airplane.
Stop in and climb the largest natural sand dune on the east coast. Great for catching a sunset as well.
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Государственный парк Джокей Ридж
300 W Carolista Dr
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Stop in and climb the largest natural sand dune on the east coast. Great for catching a sunset as well.
Want to see just how tiny our little OBX is? Take a biplane tour with your love and experience the breath taking views from above. Feeling a little more spunky book the aerobatic tour where you will do back flips, barrel rolls and wing tips! I didn't tell Lauren I booked the aerobatics tour so if your spouse is adventurous as my love is this will make for a great surprise. If you youtube Guy & Lauren Biplane tour you can watch for yourself!
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OBX Airplanes
410 Airport Rd
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Want to see just how tiny our little OBX is? Take a biplane tour with your love and experience the breath taking views from above. Feeling a little more spunky book the aerobatic tour where you will do back flips, barrel rolls and wing tips! I didn't tell Lauren I booked the aerobatics tour so if your spouse is adventurous as my love is this will make for a great surprise. If you youtube Guy & Lauren Biplane tour you can watch for yourself!

Entertainment & Activities

Be sure to check out the Turtle rehab center- that’s our daughters favorite part!
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Океанариум Северной Каролины на острове Роанок
374 Airport Rd
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Be sure to check out the Turtle rehab center- that’s our daughters favorite part!
This is a great place to play some arcade games and laser tag.
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Destination Fun Laser Tag & 3D
1217 S Croatan Hwy
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This is a great place to play some arcade games and laser tag.
one of our favorite mini golf spots!
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Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf
6704 S Croatan Hwy
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one of our favorite mini golf spots!
Want a little adventure and sightseeing? Check out a kayak tour
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Outer Banks Kayak Adventures
101 West Airstrip Road
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Want a little adventure and sightseeing? Check out a kayak tour
If you love hiking or walking this is a beautiful collection of trails. There is a handicap friendly trail that is paved along with multiple dirt paths including one that leads out to the sound.
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Nags Head Woods
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If you love hiking or walking this is a beautiful collection of trails. There is a handicap friendly trail that is paved along with multiple dirt paths including one that leads out to the sound.
Looking for just a little bit more excitement then getting a sun tan on our beautiful beaches? Check out OBX Skydive! Lauren & I did this about 4 years ago and we loved every second of it
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Skydive OBX, LLC
410 Airport Rd
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Looking for just a little bit more excitement then getting a sun tan on our beautiful beaches? Check out OBX Skydive! Lauren & I did this about 4 years ago and we loved every second of it
Putt Putt close to the house!
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Lost Treasure Golf
1600 N Croatan Hwy
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Putt Putt close to the house!
Island Farm is a beautiful, quaint 19th century farm that has been preserved to pre-civil war times. They have various events throughout the year and provide educational and hands-on experiences for children including candle making, animals to feed and pet, a museum. A pumpkin patch in the fall and a beautiful Christmas display.
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Ферма Island Farm
1140 U.S. 64
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Island Farm is a beautiful, quaint 19th century farm that has been preserved to pre-civil war times. They have various events throughout the year and provide educational and hands-on experiences for children including candle making, animals to feed and pet, a museum. A pumpkin patch in the fall and a beautiful Christmas display.

City/town information

Historic Downtown Manteo is our favorite place to park and walk. They have several local shops, a brewery, ice cream, coffee etc to check out.
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Manteo
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Historic Downtown Manteo is our favorite place to park and walk. They have several local shops, a brewery, ice cream, coffee etc to check out.

Favorite Coffee Spot

Top two best local coffee- we would recommend the South Swell hot or iced
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Ashley’s Espresso Parlour & All-Time Roasting Co.
100 E Helga St
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Top two best local coffee- we would recommend the South Swell hot or iced

Beach Accesses

This is a walking access and has no parking. Its about a 10 min walk from the Airbnb with a sidewalk.
3rd Street Beach Acc, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, США
This is a walking access and has no parking. Its about a 10 min walk from the Airbnb with a sidewalk.
3 min drive and a very popular access however parking is tight so beware! (0.8 miles away)
2nd Street Beach Access
3 min drive and a very popular access however parking is tight so beware! (0.8 miles away)
1st Street Beach Access: This access is also pretty tight for parking and is a popular local access spot (0.9 miles away)
1st Street Beach Acc, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, США
1st Street Beach Access: This access is also pretty tight for parking and is a popular local access spot (0.9 miles away)
Asheville St Beach Access: (1.4 miles away) 4min
Asheville St Bch Acc, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, США
Asheville St Beach Access: (1.4 miles away) 4min
Prospect Ave Beach Access: This Access has restroom facilities (1.6miles away) 4 min drive
Prospect Avenue Public Beach Access
Prospect Ave Beach Access: This Access has restroom facilities (1.6miles away) 4 min drive
Hayman Blvd Beach Access: Has lots of parking. (1.5miles away) 4 min drive
Hayman Blvd Beach Acc, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, США
Hayman Blvd Beach Access: Has lots of parking. (1.5miles away) 4 min drive
Glenmere Ave Beach Access: Has a Gazebo overlooking the water. (1.6 miles away) 4 min drive
Glenmere Avenue Beach Acc, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, США
Glenmere Ave Beach Access: Has a Gazebo overlooking the water. (1.6 miles away) 4 min drive
Woodmere Ave Beach Access: Lots of parking (1.6 miles away) 4 min drive.
Woodmere Avenue Beach Access
Woodmere Ave Beach Access: Lots of parking (1.6 miles away) 4 min drive.
Listed above is a just a few beach accesses nearby. If you continue to drive down N Virginia Dare Trail or (beach road as we call it) you will see multiple other beach accesses as well!
N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC, США
Listed above is a just a few beach accesses nearby. If you continue to drive down N Virginia Dare Trail or (beach road as we call it) you will see multiple other beach accesses as well!