Experience Hatteras

HATTERAS ISLAND VILLAGES

Hatteras Island is home to 7 charming villages, tucked into the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Each village has its own character and personality. Browse below to see which village might be the destination of your next family vacation.

WORLD-CLASS FISHING

Anglers flock to Cape Hatteras from all over the globe for our world-class fishing. The proximity of the Gulf Stream makes Hatteras Island home to a fleet of offshore charter boats as well as some of the best pier and surf fishing around.

WINDSPORTS & WATERSPORTS

Surfers, kiteboarders and windsurfers find the conditions on Cape Hatteras to be the best on the East coast. Popular spots are Kite Point, Canadian Hole and Mirlo Beach along with other ocean and sound launches.

ENJOYING THE NATIONAL SEASHORE

Cape Hatteras visitors enjoy Pea Island National Wildlife refuge within the nation's first national seashore which means that most of the island is protected and home to hundreds of species of waterfowl and other types of birds and wildlife.

OUTER BANKS ATTRACTIONS

The Outer Banks is rich in history and folklore including the origins of the nation's Coast Guard, the Wright Brothers' historic flight and the nation's first English colony. Below is a small selection of attractions to enjoy on your family vacation.