Carolina Dunes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Jockey's Ridge State Park, North Carolina

Popular places to visit

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. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5

Duck Boardwalk

After visiting Duck Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duck. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Duck Boardwalk
Golf green at mediterranean club in Andalusia

Sea Scape Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Kitty Hawk at Sea Scape Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Sea Scape Golf Links
The rising sun visible through pier supports and is reflected in waves by the Nags Head fishing pier on the outer banks of North Carolina

Kitty Hawk Pier

After visiting Kitty Hawk Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kitty Hawk. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Kitty Hawk Pier
Kids play with telescopes and other stuff at observatory park in planetarium.

Children at Play Museum

Enjoy a trip to Children at Play Museum and popular activities such as fishing in Kitty Hawk. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Children at Play Museum
Raleigh North Carolina USA September 20 2017 Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

After visiting Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kitty Hawk. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

The Sanderling Spa

You can take time to visit The Sanderling Spa during your travels to Duck. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

The Sanderling Spa

Activities

Outer Banks Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

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Our pick of the best Carolina Dunes Hotel Deals

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 AU$361 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$361
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Shutters on the Banks

Shutters on the Banks

3.5 out of 5
405 S. Virginia Dare Trail Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is AU$149 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$149
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,737 reviews)
Friendly, Clean, quiet

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Shutters on the Banks
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

2 out of 5
2009 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is AU$126 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$126
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,872 reviews)
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

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

3 out of 5
1701 S Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is AU$139 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$139
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,048 reviews)
Enjoyed the pool so much!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront
Sea Ranch Resort

Sea Ranch Resort

3 out of 5
1731 N. VA Dare Trail MP 7 Kill Devil Hills NC
The price is AU$119 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$119
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kill Devil Hills. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Place was fabulous really enjoyed

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Sea Ranch Resort
Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla

2.5 out of 5
333 Audubon Dr Corolla NC
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The price is AU$225 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$225
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Corolla. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The laundry facility is on each floor, it is clean and free to use. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel and room were very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla
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Other neighbourhoods around Carolina Dunes

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 The Sanderling Spa and Nor'Banks Sailing.

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 The Sanderling Spa and Nor'Banks Sailing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Caffeys Quarters
Bodie Lighthouse North Carolina

Tuckahoe

When in Tuckahoe, you can plan a visit to The Sanderling Spa and Scarborough Lane Shoppes, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tuckahoe
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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

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