Popular Activities on Hatteras Island
Stroll through the wide array of quaint shops and galleries that dot the coastline, or stop in one of the many unique, locally owned restaurants to sample the freshest and finest fare that Hatteras Island has to offer.
Recreationists will be hard-pressed to find a better location on the entire eastern seaboard to participate in a variety of popular watersports ranging from windsurfing and standup paddleboarding to surfing, kayaking and kiteboarding.
In fact, Hatteras Island is well-known for its status as one of the best places in the United States for kiteboarding - whether you choose the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound or the ocean waves on the opposite side of the island.
If you’d rather witness wildlife in its natural habitat than peruse local shops or take on a new watersport, take a tour of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Established in 1938, the refuge encompasses nearly 6,000 acres of land and more than 25,000 acres of Proclamation Boundary waters.
Here you will find upwards of 365 species of birds, 25 species of mammals, 24 species of reptiles and five species of amphibians. Stop by the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge visitor center to enjoy programs that focus on wildlife and environmental education, photography, interpretation and fishing.
