The northernmost and most remote Outer Banks beach community, accessible only by 4×4 vehicles driving on the beach. No paved roads, stores, or commercial development. Famous for wild horses that roam freely among beach homes.
North Carolina Beaches
Oak Island
Family-oriented beach town with 10 miles of shoreline and over 60 public beach access points. Features two fishing piers, Oak Island Lighthouse, and a relaxed atmosphere with small-town charm.
Avon Beach
Located on Hatteras Island, Avon offers wide beaches with good fishing conditions and water sports. Features Avon Pier, rental homes, and proximity to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Known for windsurfing and kiteboarding.
Currituck Beach
Home to the historic red-brick Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the Whalehead Club. Features a mix of developed beaches with amenities and remote 4×4-accessible areas. Known for its natural beauty and wild horses.
Coquina Beach
Part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, featuring the remains of the Laura A. Barnes shipwreck. Known for wide, uncrowded beaches with bathhouse facilities, and excellent for shell collecting and ghost crab hunting at night.
Rodanthe Beach
Made famous by the Nicholas Sparks novel and movie “Nights in Rodanthe.” Features excellent conditions for watersports including kiteboarding and surfing. Home to the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station historic site.
Salter Path Beach
Historic fishing village on Bogue Banks with a more local, authentic feel. Features less development, uncrowded beaches, and access to both the ocean and Bogue Sound. Known for its maritime history and local seafood.
Frisco Beach
Remote beach area on Hatteras Island with less development and more natural surroundings. Features 4×4 beach driving areas, Frisco Native American Museum, and Frisco Campground. Known for good surfing conditions.
Hatteras Village Beach
Historic fishing village at the southern end of Hatteras Island, known as the “Blue Marlin Capital of the World.” Features the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, ferry service to Ocracoke, and excellent offshore fishing opportunities.
Nags Head Beach
One of the Outer Banks’ most popular destinations, featuring 11 miles of shoreline, the famous Jennette’s Pier, and nearby Jockey’s Ridge State Park with the East Coast’s largest sand dune. Dotted with beach cottages and family-friendly attractions.