Food scene
Dog-friendly eats! They even have a Dog Menu :)
69 locals recommend
Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row
4005 S Croatan HwyDog-friendly eats! They even have a Dog Menu :)
Sooey's BBQ & Rib Shack
3919 S Virginia Dare TrailDog-friendly patio.
Front Porch Cafe-Nags Head
2515 S Croatan HwyDog-Friendly Coffee Shop
Art's Place
4624 N Virginia Dare TrailDog-friendly eats with shade on porch and in the backyard.
Close to The Scooby Shack. Nice outdoor area with live music some nights. Cycle/Seasonal Menu.
90 locals recommend
The SaltBox Cafe
1469 Colington RdClose to The Scooby Shack. Nice outdoor area with live music some nights. Cycle/Seasonal Menu.
Super cute and DELISH! Close to The Scooby Shack.
14 locals recommend
Higher Grounds - Coffee & Ice Cream
2141 Colington RdSuper cute and DELISH! Close to The Scooby Shack.
Close to The Scooby Shack. Finer Dining. Outdoor seating available. Reservations strongly recommended.
90 locals recommend
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdClose to The Scooby Shack. Finer Dining. Outdoor seating available. Reservations strongly recommended.
Blue Crab Tavern
1180 Colington RdClose to The Scooby Shack. Great dive bar with deck overlooking the water.
On main drag in KDH. Yummy island fare + Bushwackers!
159 locals recommend
Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill
1701 S Croatan HwyOn main drag in KDH. Yummy island fare + Bushwackers!
On the beach road. Yummy island fare. Highly recommend the plantains and their BUSHWACKER!
71 locals recommend
The Bonzer Shack
1200 S Virginia Dare TrailOn the beach road. Yummy island fare. Highly recommend the plantains and their BUSHWACKER!
Single Fin Bistro Bar & Grille
2424 S Croatan HwySushi & Thai Food
Walk-up window in backyard for delicious smoothies and milkshakes!
54 locals recommend
Mom's Sweet Shop
3213 N Croatan HwyWalk-up window in backyard for delicious smoothies and milkshakes!
Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar And Grill
120 W Kitty Hawk RdI love their rooftop bar/dining!
Harbor Grill and Pizza, formerly Colington Pizza, is less than a mile from The Scooby Shack. Dine-in, take-out or delivery.
14 locals recommend
Colington Pizza
100 Colingwood LnHarbor Grill and Pizza, formerly Colington Pizza, is less than a mile from The Scooby Shack. Dine-in, take-out or delivery.
Located on Outer Banks Fishing Pier, Fish Heads is a great casual dining spot for ocean views and breezes. Live music most nights during peak season - check their event calendar on their website for details. Cheers!
150 locals recommend
Fish Heads Bar & Grill
8901 S Old Oregon Inlet RdLocated on Outer Banks Fishing Pier, Fish Heads is a great casual dining spot for ocean views and breezes. Live music most nights during peak season - check their event calendar on their website for details. Cheers!
Sightseeing
The clubhouse offers a Community Pool, Private Sound-side Beach and Marina for our guests. If you launch your kayak or paddleboard from this marina, the canals in the harbor make for a lovely paddle... especially at sunset. And keep an eye out for manatee!!!!
6 locals recommend
Colington Harbour Yacht And Raquet Club Pool
1000 Colington DrThe clubhouse offers a Community Pool, Private Sound-side Beach and Marina for our guests. If you launch your kayak or paddleboard from this marina, the canals in the harbor make for a lovely paddle... especially at sunset. And keep an eye out for manatee!!!!
Best ocean-side beach access with handicap access - including tread path into the sand. There are several other public access lots within a few blocks north of here. Sutton Ave, Carlow Ave, Raleigh Ave to name a few.
11 locals recommend
Public Beach Access - Ocean Bay Blvd
204 Ocean Bay BlvdBest ocean-side beach access with handicap access - including tread path into the sand. There are several other public access lots within a few blocks north of here. Sutton Ave, Carlow Ave, Raleigh Ave to name a few.
4WD Outing to see the Wild Horses. Tours available in Corolla if you don't have a 4WD. Do not attempt to drive on the beach without 4x4!!!!!
Carova Beach Park & Boat Ramp
2100 Ocean Pearl Rd4WD Outing to see the Wild Horses. Tours available in Corolla if you don't have a 4WD. Do not attempt to drive on the beach without 4x4!!!!!
My favorite day trip! Start early and take the ferry from Hatteras Island over to Ocracoke. Ocracoke is a lot less built-up than Nags Head area... it's the way I remember OBX in the 80s. No chains or box stores. All locally owned shops, galleries and restaraunts.
91 locals recommend
Ocracoke Island
My favorite day trip! Start early and take the ferry from Hatteras Island over to Ocracoke. Ocracoke is a lot less built-up than Nags Head area... it's the way I remember OBX in the 80s. No chains or box stores. All locally owned shops, galleries and restaraunts.
Windgrass Circle
Windgrass CircleGreat paddle spot. Very small parking lot!
Nags Head Woods
Nature Conservancy Hiking Trails - Doggies love it!
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyNice museum and hiking trail around property
Jockeys Ridge
Climb the dunes or learn to hang glide!
Run Hill State Natural Area Dedicated Nature Preserve
2200 Old Nags Head Woods RdGreat doggy hike!
Sandy Run Park at Kitty Hawk Woods offers a raised path for level ground walking - handicap accessible.
9 locals recommend
Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
4361 The Woods RdSandy Run Park at Kitty Hawk Woods offers a raised path for level ground walking - handicap accessible.
Kayak/Paddleboard launch spot... small parking lot right by 2nd Street Bridge less than a mile from The Scooby Shack.
East 2nd Street
East 2nd StreetKayak/Paddleboard launch spot... small parking lot right by 2nd Street Bridge less than a mile from The Scooby Shack.
Nice day trip south! Lots of places to stop and explore along the way, and of course, the Hatteras Lighthouse is a must see!
15 locals recommend
Hatteras Island
Nice day trip south! Lots of places to stop and explore along the way, and of course, the Hatteras Lighthouse is a must see!
Bodie Island
The lighthouse will reopen for climbing at the end of April 2022.
Off-roading fun if you've got 4WD! Beach driving pass required.
https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm#ORV
25 locals recommend
Oregon Inlet
Off-roading fun if you've got 4WD! Beach driving pass required.
https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm#ORV
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Farmdog Beach Services
Why lug your beach gear everyday when Farmdog will do it for you! They will set up beach chairs, umbrellas and/or a cabana for you and your family during your stay, so all you have to do is show up with your sunscreen and a towel.
They also offer Stand-Up Paddleboard and Surf Board rentals.
252.256.1434 • farmdogbeachservices.com
Book before you go
Ocean Atlantic Rentals
Ocean Atlantic offers a variety of gear and services - including gas grills*, dog crates, coolers, kayaks, cornhole, and the list goes on! They also provide beach set-up services.
252.441.7823 • oceanatlanticrentals.com
*If you choose to rent a gas grill, please DO NOT place it on the screened it porch. Please have them set it up on the patio near the firepit.