07/12/2024
The dog days of summer are officially upon us which means vacation time at the beach is a MUST! With so many ways to spend your time on Hatteras Island, we’ve curated a fun and exciting checklist to help you beat the heat without any headaches. Paired with some time in the sand on our pristine seashore, this will be the vacation itinerary you never knew you needed!
Beat The Heat And Spend Summer On Hatteras Island
Coffee, pastries, and merch, OH MY! A local’s favorite, The Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop is just what you need to fuel up for a day of fun in the sun. Neatly nestled below the cooling coverage of some of Hatteras Village’s most gorgeous oak trees, enjoy a unique assortment of specialty drinks, each bustling with flavor. Hot, iced, and frozen drinks are laced with botanical notes, fruity flavors, or indulgent ingredients, depending on your palette. And like any true coffee house in a post-Central Perks world, there is plenty of seating both inside and out, along with yard games and even picnic tables!
Book a Family Water Adventure
Captain Tami Gray and her fleet of experienced captains offer a boat day that you can plan your way! With six total boats available, the team at Family Water Adventures can accommodate large or small parties for exciting days filled with fun on the water. Choose between shelling, eco-tours, snorkeling, clamming, paddle boarding, light fishing, and more for your family’s adventure as you explore the tidal islands along our seashore. Docked at Hatteras Landing Marina, this is one vacation experience that will check everyone’s boxes.
Enjoy a Dock Day at Hatteras Landing Marina
Walk the deck and lower docks at Hatteras Landing Marina for some down time with an outstanding view. Peruse the shops for the perfect Hatteras Island t-shirt and souvenir, satisfy your palette with some snacks and sips at the Wreck Tiki Bar and Grill, grab a craft beer on tap at the Hatteras Landing Marina Ship Store as you watch the boats haul in their catch from the shaded bar, then catch the sunset from one of the island’s best seats in the house: the sunset deck. Make a night of it and check the The Wreck’s nightly entertainment schedule where guests can enjoy everything from trivia, karaoke, various tastings, and loads of live music, all with a view that can’t be beat!
Try a Hatteras Island Seafood Boil
Of course your Midgett Realty vacation rental has all of the essentials for whipping up your favorite island feast, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you feel like cooking it! You are on vacation, after all, and Hatteras Island Seafood Boils is here to save the day. The only authentic low country seafood boil on Hatteras Island can be delivered hot and ready to eat or cooked on-site (and picked-up too, if that’s more convenient)! Located behind the Breeze Thru Convenience Store in Avon, they offer an array of freshly prepared ingredients from juicy shrimp and flavorful smoked sausage to tender redskin potatoes and sweet corn on the cob, all of which are sure to please everyone’s palette. Even better? They can effortlessly cater to large parties. Win/win!
