Hatteras Island Vacations

The 13th annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, a celebration of wildlife and wild lands in Eastern North Carolina, will run from Tuesday, Nov. 3, until Sunday, Nov. 8. The six-day event celebrates the natural wonders of the Outer Banks and offers many opportunities to explore and discover the richness of the region’s environment. Keep reading »

The staff at Surf or Sound celebrating Halloween Hatteras Island Style! Photos by Joy Crist of Surf or Sound Realty.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, a Halloween parade and party marks the spooky season in Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo.

Children are invited to wear costumes for the parade which starts at 2 p.m. at the North Beach Campground in Rodanthe and passes along Highway 12 to the villages’ Community Center for the party. The party features a costume fashion show, games and lots of fun. Keep reading »

Fergus enjoys playing in the sand on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Hatteras Island is the perfect place for a pet friendly vacation! Photo by Bruce Matthews of Surf or Sound Realty.

The Outer Banks Scenic Byway received national status on Friday as one of America’s Byways®, placing NC Highway 12 on the map, so to speak, for its fascinating coastal heritage and unique natural landscapes, making the leg of the historic two-lane highway from Nags Head, NC to Down East a perfect autumn drive for exploring the beauty of the barrier islands and connecting with the coastal communities that set the destination apart.  Keep reading »

Ashley, the daughter of Shiralee Timmons of Surf or Sound Realty loves to surf on Hatteras Island. Bring a surfboard on your vacation or rent one while here and experience the Hatteras waves! Photo by Ann Wood of Surf or Sound Realty.