Steve's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
46379 Lighthouse RdOcracoke is a must see. You can catch the free ferry over to the island in Hatteras. Plan on at least a 1/2 day or more. Ocracoke is very laid back and has some great places to eat and small shops to visit. Our personal favorites are Jason’s Restaurant and The Pirates Chest for souvenirs.
91 locals recommend
Ocracoke Island
Ocracoke is a must see. You can catch the free ferry over to the island in Hatteras. Plan on at least a 1/2 day or more. Ocracoke is very laid back and has some great places to eat and small shops to visit. Our personal favorites are Jason’s Restaurant and The Pirates Chest for souvenirs.
Great for fishing or just for some great views. You can sightsee off the pier for $1 per person.
41 locals recommend
Avon Fishing Pier
41001 NC-12Great for fishing or just for some great views. You can sightsee off the pier for $1 per person.
Great place to swim, kiteboard or fish in the calm waters of the sound. You can catch some GREAT sunsets here!
7 locals recommend
Haulover Day Use Area
North Carolina Highway 12Great place to swim, kiteboard or fish in the calm waters of the sound. You can catch some GREAT sunsets here!
Food scene
Mad Crabber Restaurant
40606 NC-12Best food on the island, in my opinion!
Food Lion
41934 NC-12Dirty Dick's Crab House - Avon
41934 North Carolina Highway 12Great food and atmosphere!
La Fogata Restaurant
41934 NC-12Really good Mexican restaurant if you get tired of seafood!
Traveler advice
Getting around
WATCH YOUR SPEED!
The police are very active and will issue tickets for speeders!