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Familiarize yourself with Southern Shores, North Carolina before your next trip to the Outer Banks. Be sure to check out our available rentals in Southern Shores and don’t forget to check the forecast before you go. To get a better understanding of average commute times, browse our mileage chart and estimated driving times to other areas of the Outer Banks and important landmarks in the area. 

*Please note: Southern Shores does not have any public beach accesses. Neighborhood Southern Shores beach access locations and wooden walk-overs are for town residents, renters and their guests only.

SOUTHERN SHORES Beach Access Locations

  • Chicahauk Trail – Chicahauk property owner parking only, lifeguard, wood walkway, paved parking
  • Hillcrest Drive – Southern Shores Civic Association Parking only, lifeguard, wood walkway, paved parking, handicap beach access
  • 142 Ocean Boulevard- limited parking, lifeguard
  • Dogwood Trail – limited town parking, lifeguard
  • Ocean View Loop – limited town parking, lifeguard, handicap beach access

ESTIMATED DRIVING TIMES TO PLACES ON THE OUTER BANKS

  • From Southern Shores to Corolla: 18 Miles, Approximately 30 Minutes
  • From Southern Shores to Kill Devil Hills: 9 Miles, Approximately 16 Minutes
  • From Southern Shores to Nags Head: 14.5 Miles, Approximately 25 Minutes
  • From Southern Shores to Manteo: 24 Miles, Approximately 37 Minutes
  • From Southern Shores to the Wright Brothers National Memorial: 9.5 Miles, Approximately 15 Minutes
  • From Southern Shores to Cape Hatteras: 71 Miles, Approximately 1.5 Hours
  • From Southern Shores to Ocracoke Island: 100 Miles, Approximately 3 Hours including Ferry Ride (1 Hour)
  • From Southern Shores to H2OBX Waterpark: 11 Miles, Approximately 20 Minutes
  • From Southern Shores to Norfolk International Airport (ORF): 80 Miles, Approximately 1 Hour & 35 Minutes