Crystal & Jason's Guidebook
Coffee & Breakfast
Town’s local coffee shop. There is a location in KDH right around the corner on the bypass in MP6 Plaza that’s walkable/bikeable (walk east towards the Bypass and hang a right on the sidewalk! They roast their own coffee and have a eclectic menu of coffee, espresso, and specialty drinks. Must try the West Third! $
https://frontporchcafe.com/
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Front Porch Cafe-Kill Devil Hills
2200 N Croatan HwyTown’s local coffee shop. There is a location in KDH right around the corner on the bypass in MP6 Plaza that’s walkable/bikeable (walk east towards the Bypass and hang a right on the sidewalk! They roast their own coffee and have a eclectic menu of coffee, espresso, and specialty drinks. Must try the West Third! $
https://frontporchcafe.com/
The outer banks original Bowl spot. Made to order, delicious Acai bowls and fruit smoothies, perfect for a quick healthy breakfast or snack. They also have hand dipped Ice-cream. Two locations (Kitty Hawk & Nags Head). The Kitty Hawk location is just North of our home on the Bypass (MP 4.5). $
thespotobx.com
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The Spot
2805 S Croatan HwyThe outer banks original Bowl spot. Made to order, delicious Acai bowls and fruit smoothies, perfect for a quick healthy breakfast or snack. They also have hand dipped Ice-cream. Two locations (Kitty Hawk & Nags Head). The Kitty Hawk location is just North of our home on the Bypass (MP 4.5). $
thespotobx.com
Need a quicky? This Nags Head gas station, convenience store and deli that is sure to peak your interest. Literally, the best biscuit on the beach + homemade Southern food. The fried chicken is to die for, but be prepared to wait as they usually run out. MP10 on the Bypass. $
Biscuitsnporn.net
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Biscuits N' Porn
2112 S Croatan HwyNeed a quicky? This Nags Head gas station, convenience store and deli that is sure to peak your interest. Literally, the best biscuit on the beach + homemade Southern food. The fried chicken is to die for, but be prepared to wait as they usually run out. MP10 on the Bypass. $
Biscuitsnporn.net
Food scene
Thin-crust & deep-dish stoned oven baked pizzas, plus pastas & other casual Italian fare, with in- & outdoor seating (and delivers). Did I mention their desserts? Cannoli, Gelato, and Tiramisu, Ohmy! Gluten Free options. MP 8.5, $$.
https://www.slicepizzeriaobx.com
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Slice Pizzeria
710 South Croatan HighwayThin-crust & deep-dish stoned oven baked pizzas, plus pastas & other casual Italian fare, with in- & outdoor seating (and delivers). Did I mention their desserts? Cannoli, Gelato, and Tiramisu, Ohmy! Gluten Free options. MP 8.5, $$.
https://www.slicepizzeriaobx.com
“Surfin’ Spoon is a radical little frozen yogurt bar established by professional surfer Jesse Hines in 2012”. Laid back atmosphere steps away from the ocean in Nags Head on the Beach road. Don’t forget to try their homemade cookie and ice cream sandwiches. Creative flavors, all made in an allergy friendly, peanut free kitchen. Closed on Sundays. MP11.5 (just south of Nags Head Pier), $.
https://www.surfinspoon.com/
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Surfin' Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar
3408 South Virginia Dare Trail “Surfin’ Spoon is a radical little frozen yogurt bar established by professional surfer Jesse Hines in 2012”. Laid back atmosphere steps away from the ocean in Nags Head on the Beach road. Don’t forget to try their homemade cookie and ice cream sandwiches. Creative flavors, all made in an allergy friendly, peanut free kitchen. Closed on Sundays. MP11.5 (just south of Nags Head Pier), $.
https://www.surfinspoon.com/
Half vintage shop, half sweet shop. Order a homemade premium milkshake while browsing their extensive shop for women’s and men’s clothing, accessories and jewelry – supporting fair trade and locally made goods. On the sweet shop side – get soft serve ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies, and acai bowls. They also sell handmade truffles & candy by the pound. MP5.5, $.
https://sweetstuffinside.com/pages/sweet-stuff
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Mom's Sweet Shop
3213 N Croatan HwyHalf vintage shop, half sweet shop. Order a homemade premium milkshake while browsing their extensive shop for women’s and men’s clothing, accessories and jewelry – supporting fair trade and locally made goods. On the sweet shop side – get soft serve ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies, and acai bowls. They also sell handmade truffles & candy by the pound. MP5.5, $.
https://sweetstuffinside.com/pages/sweet-stuff
Bad Bean Baja Grill – Locals favorite for fresh Mexican, Latin-American cuisine with Coastal Carolina, Baja California, Tex-Mex flavors. Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, wraps, and more. Daily specials that are always mouthwatering, and did I mention the margaritas? Our favorites are the fish or pork belly tacos! MP3.5, $$.
https://badbeanobx.com/
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Bad Bean Baja Grill
4146 N Croatan HwyBad Bean Baja Grill – Locals favorite for fresh Mexican, Latin-American cuisine with Coastal Carolina, Baja California, Tex-Mex flavors. Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, wraps, and more. Daily specials that are always mouthwatering, and did I mention the margaritas? Our favorites are the fish or pork belly tacos! MP3.5, $$.
https://badbeanobx.com/
An Outer Banks staple for over 40 years. Located on the beach road in Kitty Hawk, try the infamous Dolphin boat (you won’t want to share) coupled with a homemade PB milkshake. Sandwiches and subs are also offered if you’re not a seafood fan. John’s is a walk up establishment with a few picnic tables outside, but you’ll surely want to walk across the street to the ocean to enjoy your tasty meal. Beach Road. Open May-October. MP4.5, $.
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John's Drive In (Open for 2019 season!)
3716 N Virginia Dare TrailAn Outer Banks staple for over 40 years. Located on the beach road in Kitty Hawk, try the infamous Dolphin boat (you won’t want to share) coupled with a homemade PB milkshake. Sandwiches and subs are also offered if you’re not a seafood fan. John’s is a walk up establishment with a few picnic tables outside, but you’ll surely want to walk across the street to the ocean to enjoy your tasty meal. Beach Road. Open May-October. MP4.5, $.
Mellow surf shack style vibe eatery. Caribbean/Southern inspired burgers, Sandwiches, Quesadilla, and Wraps. Our favorite is the Cornmeal Fried Mahi Mahi Wrap or the Blackened Salmon wrap. Located on the Beach Road, MP9, $$.
http://www.fooddudeskitchen.com/menu/index.php
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Food Dudes Kitchen
1216 S Virginia Dare TrailMellow surf shack style vibe eatery. Caribbean/Southern inspired burgers, Sandwiches, Quesadilla, and Wraps. Our favorite is the Cornmeal Fried Mahi Mahi Wrap or the Blackened Salmon wrap. Located on the Beach Road, MP9, $$.
http://www.fooddudeskitchen.com/menu/index.php
Tortuga’s Lie – Caribbean fare located on Beach Road in Nags Head. Featured on Diners Drive ins with Guy Fieri. Seafood (including steamers), burgers/sandwiches, pasta and Lite Fare. Restaurant closed on Sundays. Tortuga’s also has backyard volleyball courts open to public play most days. MP11, $$.
https://www.tortugaslie.com/
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Tortugas Lie
3016 S Virginia Dare TrailTortuga’s Lie – Caribbean fare located on Beach Road in Nags Head. Featured on Diners Drive ins with Guy Fieri. Seafood (including steamers), burgers/sandwiches, pasta and Lite Fare. Restaurant closed on Sundays. Tortuga’s also has backyard volleyball courts open to public play most days. MP11, $$.
https://www.tortugaslie.com/
Nouveau Southern food in casual environment. Seafood, Steak, Chicken, and pork. We recommend trying the Fried Calamari (twist on the traditional version). Closed Sundays. Located in Surfside Plaza in Nags Head, MP13, $$.
http://bluemoonbeachgrill.com
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Blue Moon Beach Grill
102 S Virginia Dare TrailNouveau Southern food in casual environment. Seafood, Steak, Chicken, and pork. We recommend trying the Fried Calamari (twist on the traditional version). Closed Sundays. Located in Surfside Plaza in Nags Head, MP13, $$.
http://bluemoonbeachgrill.com
Crystal’s favorite restaurant on the beach! Low key and authentic Thai food and atmosphere. Vegetarian and gluten free selections. Perfect for take-out. Too many favorites on the menu to recommend, your choice will sure not disappoint! Closed Mondays. MP8.5, $$.
http://thairoomobx.com/
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Thai Room
710 S Virginia Dare TrailCrystal’s favorite restaurant on the beach! Low key and authentic Thai food and atmosphere. Vegetarian and gluten free selections. Perfect for take-out. Too many favorites on the menu to recommend, your choice will sure not disappoint! Closed Mondays. MP8.5, $$.
http://thairoomobx.com/
Hybrid Sushi-Thai Bistro. We go here for sushi, Poke, and their Papaya Salad. Serve your typical rolls and specialty rolls. Located on the Bypass in Nags Head, MP10.5, $$.
https://www.singlefinobx.com/
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Single Fin Bistro Bar & Grille
2424 S Croatan HwyHybrid Sushi-Thai Bistro. We go here for sushi, Poke, and their Papaya Salad. Serve your typical rolls and specialty rolls. Located on the Bypass in Nags Head, MP10.5, $$.
https://www.singlefinobx.com/
Classy restaurant serving premium, wood fired land and sea dishes. This is the place for steak and ribs! Daily special menu always changing and extensive wine list. Closed Sundays. On Bypass in Kill Devil Hill MP9, $$$.
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JK's Restaurant
1106 S Croatan HwyClassy restaurant serving premium, wood fired land and sea dishes. This is the place for steak and ribs! Daily special menu always changing and extensive wine list. Closed Sundays. On Bypass in Kill Devil Hill MP9, $$$.
Waterfront Restaurant in Nags Head specializing in quality locally caught seafood. Serving traditional seafood platters and land entrees. IN season, you can’t miss their softshell crabs or crab cakes. Gluten free options available. Also visit their Osprey Lounge where you can enjoy a specialty cocktail or glass of wine while watching the close by osprey nest. Local Entertainment varies. Closed Mondays. Located on the causeway heading Southwest, $$.
https://lonecedarcafe.com/
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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
7623 S Virginia Dare TrailWaterfront Restaurant in Nags Head specializing in quality locally caught seafood. Serving traditional seafood platters and land entrees. IN season, you can’t miss their softshell crabs or crab cakes. Gluten free options available. Also visit their Osprey Lounge where you can enjoy a specialty cocktail or glass of wine while watching the close by osprey nest. Local Entertainment varies. Closed Mondays. Located on the causeway heading Southwest, $$.
https://lonecedarcafe.com/
Upscale, eclectic dinner-only French cuisine destination set in a tree-shaded Victorian house with a garden. Seafood, pasta, filet mignon and chicken dishes. Place to go for a gourmet meal. Gluten Free menu available. Reservations strongly recommended. Off the beach down Colington Rd., $$$.
https://www.colingtoncafe.com/
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The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdUpscale, eclectic dinner-only French cuisine destination set in a tree-shaded Victorian house with a garden. Seafood, pasta, filet mignon and chicken dishes. Place to go for a gourmet meal. Gluten Free menu available. Reservations strongly recommended. Off the beach down Colington Rd., $$$.
https://www.colingtoncafe.com/
Amazing Pizza by the LARGE slice (if you dare order 2). Local Brewery next door to grab a cold one and sit outside on the deck over the sound.
Benny Tesoro's
Amazing Pizza by the LARGE slice (if you dare order 2). Local Brewery next door to grab a cold one and sit outside on the deck over the sound.
Awesome food with a view. If going with a group, we suggest ordering the daily Chefs board and try several of the menu items.
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NC Coast Grill & Bar
1184 Duck RdAwesome food with a view. If going with a group, we suggest ordering the daily Chefs board and try several of the menu items.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine, Beer, cheese and more! Gourmet wine/bottle shop with rotating beers on tap. Over 100 wines by the glass. Two levels to comfortably chill while sipping wine and enjoying a charcuterie board. Also offers a variety of salads, paninis, small plates, and fresh desserts. Live music year-round with a mix of acoustic rock, bluegrass to jazz. Closes at 9pm, Kitty Hawk MP4.5, $$.
https://obxtrio.com/
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TRIO Restaurant & Market
3708 N Croatan HwyWine, Beer, cheese and more! Gourmet wine/bottle shop with rotating beers on tap. Over 100 wines by the glass. Two levels to comfortably chill while sipping wine and enjoying a charcuterie board. Also offers a variety of salads, paninis, small plates, and fresh desserts. Live music year-round with a mix of acoustic rock, bluegrass to jazz. Closes at 9pm, Kitty Hawk MP4.5, $$.
https://obxtrio.com/
Craft beers from a wind-powered brewery & live music in nautical-themed digs. Enjoy the backyard with pirate ship playground. Also offers brewery tours weekly and beer to go! Regular late night live music (check online for schedule). Kill Devil Hills MP ,$$.
https://www.obbrewing.com/
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Outer Banks Brewing Station
600 S Croatan HwyCraft beers from a wind-powered brewery & live music in nautical-themed digs. Enjoy the backyard with pirate ship playground. Also offers brewery tours weekly and beer to go! Regular late night live music (check online for schedule). Kill Devil Hills MP ,$$.
https://www.obbrewing.com/
Towns sweet little beach road brewery with ocean view from upper deck. Family friendly with rotating taps, kombucha’s, seltzers and wines. Welcoming outdoor area with games and live music. Kill Devil Hills MP10 , $$.
https://swellsabrewing.com/
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Swels’a Brewing Beer Company
1802 South Virginia Dare TrailTowns sweet little beach road brewery with ocean view from upper deck. Family friendly with rotating taps, kombucha’s, seltzers and wines. Welcoming outdoor area with games and live music. Kill Devil Hills MP10 , $$.
https://swellsabrewing.com/
Lifestyle & Activities
Drive down South to Rodanthe and watch kiteboarders or even join them your self and take a lesson! Other wind sports include foiling, winging, Windsurfing.
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Kitty Hawk Kites
39432 NC-12Drive down South to Rodanthe and watch kiteboarders or even join them your self and take a lesson! Other wind sports include foiling, winging, Windsurfing.
Hidden gem in Nags Head. The Outer Banks is not all Ocean! Check out the wooded area and hike through the nature preserve (watch out for goat-man).
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Nags Head Woods Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
Hidden gem in Nags Head. The Outer Banks is not all Ocean! Check out the wooded area and hike through the nature preserve (watch out for goat-man).
Outer Surf
2500 Abalone Street Beach AccHip Surf school for all ages
Super fun water park for all ages. North across the Wright Memorial Bridge.
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H2OBX
8526 Caratoke HwySuper fun water park for all ages. North across the Wright Memorial Bridge.
Explore the town of Duck with unique and eclectic boutique shopping while strolling on the sound waterfront.
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Scarborough Faire Shopping Village
1177 Duck RdExplore the town of Duck with unique and eclectic boutique shopping while strolling on the sound waterfront.
Sightseeing
Fun Place to see all types of aqua animals. Perfect for that rainy day activity. A sure win for the kids.
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Ενυδρείο Βόρειας Καρολίνας στο Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdFun Place to see all types of aqua animals. Perfect for that rainy day activity. A sure win for the kids.
Check out the largest sand dune on the East Coast. Walk up (or roll down) the dune, check out the free museum, or even spend the day on the backside at the Sound (secret spot for shallow (wave free) water play and Kiteboarding enthusiast).
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Πάρκο Κράτους Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista DrCheck out the largest sand dune on the East Coast. Walk up (or roll down) the dune, check out the free museum, or even spend the day on the backside at the Sound (secret spot for shallow (wave free) water play and Kiteboarding enthusiast).
Come see where it all started with Orville & Wilber Wright.
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Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyCome see where it all started with Orville & Wilber Wright.
Trek up one of the local lighthouses. Views for days.
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Bodie Island Visitor Center
8180 Bodie Island Lighthouse RdTrek up one of the local lighthouses. Views for days.