Outer Banks Things To Do

Located right in the heart of Hatteras Village, Slash Creek Outfitters is your locally owned, go-to spot for adding adventure and ease to your island vacation. Cruise the village in style with a four- or six-passenger golf cart or explore on two wheels with bikes for all ages. Paddle through scenic waters on a kayak — perfect for discovering Slash Creek or soaking in the views of the Pamlico Sound. Need beach gear? From chairs to cornhole boards, Slash Creek has you covered, with easy online booking and free delivery right to your rental home. Prefer to stop by? Their shop is always stocked with thoughtfully curated coastal keepsakes and must-have vacation essentials.

Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Some brand names you’ll find here include Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Roxy, O’Neill, Rip Curl and Katin, along with surfboards by Sharp Eye, Channel Island and Catch Surf. If you need new sunglasses, Hatteras Island Boardsports has hundreds of styles from Costa, Oakley, Electric, Ray-Ban and more. They also feature a great selection of Cape Hatteras t-shirts and gifts. Their shop rents surfboards, paddleboards, bodyboards, skimboards, kayaks and wetsuits, and delivery is available. They offer group or private surfing lessons too. Find them across the street from the Koru Beach Klub and the Avon Pier right on N.C. Highway 12.

If you want to see the wild horses in the four-wheel-drive area north of Corolla, Wild Horse Adventure Tours can be your guide for this popular Outer Banks activity. They’ll get you into horse country in their open-air Hummer H1s, which have been custom designed to seat up to 13 passengers comfortably. With exclusive rights to the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Swan Beach, the seasoned guides at Wild Horse Adventure Tours know exactly where to look for the horses. They know how to drive in the sand and they know a lot about the history of the area too, making for an enlightening trip. They’ll also point out wildlife, plants and interesting natural aspects of this ocean-side environment. They run many scheduled trips per day, so call to get all the details and make a reservation. Prices vary per season.