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.
North Carolina Beaches
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.
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.
Kitty Hawk Beach
Historic beach town famous for the Wright Brothers’ first flight. Features wide beaches with public access points, vacation rentals, and proximity to the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Known for good surfing conditions.
Kill Devil Hills Beach
Central Outer Banks beach town home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Features family-friendly beaches with lifeguards, numerous restaurants, and entertainment options. Known for consistent waves for surfing and bodyboarding.
Ocracoke Beach
Named one of America’s best beaches, Ocracoke features 16 miles of pristine shoreline with soft sand and clear water. This remote beach offers a quieter experience and is accessible only by ferry. Famous for its historic lighthouse and wild ponies.
Cape Hatteras Beach
Part of America’s first national seashore, Cape Hatteras features magnificent beaches, cultural resources, and the tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Known for its excellent surfing conditions and some of the best sportfishing on the East Coast.
Wrightsville Beach
A vibrant beach town with crystal-clear waters and spacious shores. Popular with surfers, paddleboarders, and families. Features a scenic harbor, beach volleyball, and a lively downtown with restaurants and shops.