Kitty Hawk Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kitty Hawk Pier at sunrise, North Carolina
Kitty Hawk Pier at sunrise, North Carolina
kitty hawk pier, outer banks, north carolina
Atlantic sunrise.
One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound.  This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze.

Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

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Where to stay in Kitty Hawk

Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina

Carolina Dunes

Though Carolina Dunes may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa.

Carolina Dunes
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Sea Scape

If you're spending some time in Sea Scape, Sea Scape Golf Links and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Sea Scape
Bodie Lighthouse North Carolina

Tuckahoe

When in Tuckahoe, you can plan a visit to The Sanderling Spa and Nor'Banks Sailing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tuckahoe
Nags Head Pier Panorama at Sunrise

Wild Duck Dunes

While Wild Duck Dunes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa.

Wild Duck Dunes
Outer Banks, North Carolina beach panorama. Sky, ocean, beach, and vacation rentals. Horizontal.

Caffeys Quarters

When in Caffeys Quarters, you can plan a visit to Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Caffeys Quarters
Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk

4 out of 5
1 Cypress Knee Trail Kitty Hawk NC
The price is NZ$186 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$186
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean, kid friendly, and fantastic staff.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk

3 out of 5
5353 N. Virginia DareTrail Kitty Hawk NC
The price is NZ$174 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$174
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and staff was nice.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
The Sanderling

The Sanderling

4 out of 5
1461 Duck Rd Duck NC
The price is NZ$526 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$526
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (529 reviews)
Good service

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Sanderling
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas

3.5 out of 5
4724 N. Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk NC
Stay at this golf condo in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sea Scape Golf Links and Monument to a Century ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
Clean room and easy check-in/check-out

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas
Ocean Pines Resort

Ocean Pines Resort

3.5 out of 5
1445 Duck Road Kitty Hawk NC
Stay at this beach holiday home in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nor'Banks Sailing and The Sanderling Spa ...
8/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
Staff was very nice...room was clean....only thing that was negatitive ....there was a smell in living area carpet or furniture.....other than that very nice

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Ocean Pines Resort
Barrier Island Station

Barrier Island Station

2.5 out of 5
1245 Duck Rd Kitty Hawk NC
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Duck Boardwalk and Nor'Banks Sailing are ...
7.6/10 Good! (306 reviews)
Kitchen was not really a kitchen just a fridge sink and a hotplate and a few pans but we didn't use any of that anyway

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Barrier Island Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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