Hatteras Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse showing signage
Hatteras Island
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse showing a lighthouse

Where to stay in Hatteras Island

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Brigands' Bay

If you're spending some time in Brigands' Bay, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pamlico Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Brigands' Bay
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Ocean Isle Estates

While Ocean Isle Estates isn't home to many top sights, Avon Fishing Pier and Hatteras Island Boardsports are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ocean Isle Estates
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Wimble Shores

While Wimble Shores isn't home to many top sights, Rodanthe Pier and Salvo Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wimble Shores
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Wind Over Waves

While Wind Over Waves may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Pier.

Wind Over Waves
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Kinnakeet Shores

While Kinnakeet Shores isn't home to many top sights, Avon Fishing Pier and Surf's Up are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kinnakeet Shores
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Spindrift Banks

Spindrift Banks might not have many top sights, but Salvo Beach and Rodanthe Pier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Spindrift Banks
Hatteras Island Inn

Hatteras Island Inn

2 out of 5
46745 Hwy 12, Buxton, NC
The price is NZ$186 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$186
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Not bad for a night, clean room and bathroom. Bed was comfortable and located in a area with places to eat and shop and walking distance to the beach."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Hatteras Island Inn
Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

3.5 out of 5
46677 Hwy 12, Buxton, NC
The price is NZ$415 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$415
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (480 reviews)
Beautiful sun rises
"It was amazing! Excellent view oceanfront 🏖️. I have not stayed in a lot of beach hotels but many & this by leaps & bounds was the cleanest I’ve seen!! Great time & views."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging
Beachfront on Hatteras Island in Rodanthe, NC

Beachfront on Hatteras Island in Rodanthe, NC

Rodanthe
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rodanthe. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rodanthe Pier ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
We feel anchored!
"The property was beautiful and relaxing. There was access to anything we needed. The elevator was perfect for supporting our needs. The grand kids loved both the ocean and the pool. This was a perfect getaway!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

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Beachfront on Hatteras Island in Rodanthe, NC
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The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

3.5 out of 5
58822 Marina Way, Hatteras, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Hatteras. Enjoy free parking, cable TV channels, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hatteras Landing Shopping ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (212 reviews)
4th of July fun
"Amazing location. Was previously a Holiday Inn Express turned into Condos. Could use a little updating but would totally stay there again. Staff was super nice and helpful. Great Restaurants in the area but definitely look them up on Facebook and not Google because they all post daily if they are ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations
Hatteras Sands Camping Resort

Hatteras Sands Camping Resort

2 out of 5
57316 Eagle Pass Road, Hatteras, NC
Stay at this campground in Hatteras. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (442 reviews)
"Clean and well maintained property. The a/c was on and the cottage very comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hatteras Sands Camping Resort
Beachfront on Hatteras Island in Rodanthe, NC

Beachfront on Hatteras Island in Rodanthe, NC

Rodanthe
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rodanthe. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rodanthe Pier ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
We feel anchored!
"The property was beautiful and relaxing. There was access to anything we needed. The elevator was perfect for supporting our needs. The grand kids loved both the ocean and the pool. This was a perfect getaway!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Beachfront on Hatteras Island in Rodanthe, NC
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Popular places to visit

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse showing a lighthouse

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

This soaring brick lighthouse is among the very tallest in North America. It’s a great place to learn about American maritime history.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Rodanthe Beach

Rodanthe Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rodanthe Beach during your trip to Rodanthe? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Rodanthe Beach
Avon Fishing Pier

Avon Fishing Pier

Enjoy an outing to Avon Fishing Pier during your stay in Avon. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Avon Fishing Pier

Rodanthe Pier

Take the family on an outing to Rodanthe Pier during your trip to Rodanthe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Rodanthe Pier

Salvo Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Salvo Beach during your travels in Spindrift Banks? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Salvo Beach

Hatteras Village Welcome Center

After visiting Hatteras Village Welcome Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hatteras. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Hatteras Village Welcome Center

Cities near Hatteras Island

Photo by Jennifer Crim

Frisco

Rodanthe

Rodanthe