The Sanderling Inn
The northern beaches of the Outer Banks provide a slow-paced, family-friendly experience, with a hint of the old isolation that once characterized these barrier islands. Four miles north of the town of Duck is Sanderling Inn. This extensive property fronts the ocean and features classic weathered beach architecture, excellent onsite restaurants and a relaxing, genteel vibe that will recharge you. An extensive series of nearby bike paths provide opportunities for cruising, and water sports are only a few hundred yards away on Albemarle Sound. Don't miss afternoon tea, held every day at 4 p.m. There's also a full spa if you need a little pampering.
The Sanderling Resort & Spa
1461 Duck Road,
Duck, NC 27949
(877) 650-4812
thesanderling.com
Surfside Hotel
If the Outer Banks can be said to have a heart, it's in Nag's Head. Here, beach- goers, sports fishers and locals mingle. The inner island of Manteo -- one of the largest population centers on the Outer Banks-- is only a few miles away. The Surfside Hotel is a large beachfront property with ample balconies and a welcoming attitude that puts the visitor right at home. You will be only a short distance from charter fishing, kayaking, the National Seashore and the beach. If you're looking for a unique adventure, travel to the sand dunes of nearby Jockey Ridge State Park and take a hang-gliding course.
Surfside Hotel
6701 South Virginia Dare
Nags Head, NC 27959
(800) 552-7873
surfsideobx.com
Captain's Landing
Near the southern end of the Outer Banks, the Captain's Landing is nestled in the heart of the quaint town of Ocracoke. The Captain's Landing offers deluxe accommodations and features waterfront suites with private balconies, fully equipped kitchens, a waterfront boardwalk and amenities of cable TV and wireless internet. Bicycles are available for guests, and the shops, restaurants, and watering holes of Ocracoke are in easy walking distance. You'll feel like a part of the old sea-faring tradition of this island community when you check in -- vintage buildings are interwoven with the modern architecture, and every suite is named for a local sea captain or pilot of the Outer Banks.
Captain's Landing
324 Highway 12
P.O.Box 1150
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-1999
thecaptainslanding.com
