Avalon Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Avalon Beach
Popular places to visit

Avalon Fishing Pier
Avalon Fishing Pier is just one of the places to see in Kill Devil Hills, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Wright Brothers National Memorial
A true testament to the origins of aviation history, this monument is also a visually impressive and inspiring feature of the North Carolina landscape.

Nags Head Woods Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Nags Head Woods Preserve, a lovely green space in Kill Devil Hills. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Glazin' Go-Nuts
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Glazin' Go-Nuts during your travels in Kill Devil Hills. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the fishing spots.
Destination Fun
You can take time to visit Destination Fun during your travels to Kill Devil Hills. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
Take the family on an outing to Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop during your trip to Kill Devil Hills. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Activities

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Self-Guided Audio Driving Bundle of Outer Banks Tours
Our pick of the best Avalon Beach Hotel Deals

Beautiful Ocean Front Studio with direct beach and access to a deck.
My husband and I had a fantastic stay at this charming beach studio. The location is incredible, the space was clean and comfortable, and the peaceful ocean views made it the perfect place to relax. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet beach escape.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Bright & Beachy 3 bed/2 bath Soundside MP6

Beach, Please!
The house was more than adequate for our family of 9, and very convenient to all the OBX beaches, Wright Bros. Memorial, Roanoke Island, Fort Raleigh Historical Park, Bodie Island Lighthouse and beach, and so much more! The host was very helpful when we had a need (more laundry and dishwasher cubes), ...
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Shutters on the Banks
Excellent staff and clean rooms!! Definitely recommended!!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
The hotel is in the middle of renovations, so there’s that. Great location and check in staff was friendly. For the price we paid for an oceanfront room, the room was ok. It had been updated, but there were cigarette ashes on our balcony and hair all over our room floor. The bathroom ceiling had ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Sea Ranch Resort
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon Beach

Colington Harbour
While Colington Harbour may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wright Brothers National Memorial and Nags Head Woods Preserve.

