Makana Cottage Guidebook
Restaurants
From sandwiches to sit-down, a little bit of everything. Some also offer carry-out.
Boardwok South
26006 NC-12 Asian fusion with fresh ingredients. < 5 minute drive
Great locally owned pizza place for when you don’t want to cook. < 5 minute drive
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Lisa's Pizzeria
24158 NC-12Great locally owned pizza place for when you don’t want to cook. < 5 minute drive
Situated just inside the KOA but open to the public. About 5 min drive north, park just south of the KOA entrance and enter alongside the pool.
Tina's Poolside Cafe
Situated just inside the KOA but open to the public. About 5 min drive north, park just south of the KOA entrance and enter alongside the pool.
Mirro’s Cafe
< 5 minute drive
At the north end of Avon, they are all about seasonal fresh ingredients and in-house preparations. About 20 minutes south of Makana.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Po House, Good Eats & Libations, Sound - Side Dining
39450A NC-12At the north end of Avon, they are all about seasonal fresh ingredients and in-house preparations. About 20 minutes south of Makana.
The Breakwater Restaurant is a great place for a special occasion. Situated on a working waterfront it’s also a nice place to check out the charter boats and the day’s catch - and a sunset if you time it right. It’s about a 40 minute drive south of Makana.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Breakwater Restaurant
57878 NC-12The Breakwater Restaurant is a great place for a special occasion. Situated on a working waterfront it’s also a nice place to check out the charter boats and the day’s catch - and a sunset if you time it right. It’s about a 40 minute drive south of Makana.
Excellent place for a nicer dinner and fresh seafood. It’s about a 40 minute drive south of Makana.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill
58646 NC-12Excellent place for a nicer dinner and fresh seafood. It’s about a 40 minute drive south of Makana.
Watermen's Bar & Grill
25706 NC-12 < 5 minute drive
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill
40396 NC-12A great place for a special dinner. A long time favorite in the area with fantastic local seafood. About 40 minutes north just beyond Whalebone junction.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Owens' Restaurant
7114 S Virginia Dare TrailA great place for a special dinner. A long time favorite in the area with fantastic local seafood. About 40 minutes north just beyond Whalebone junction.
Another good choice for a special dinner out. About 45 minutes north
90 yerel halk öneriyor
The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdAnother good choice for a special dinner out. About 45 minutes north
Food Trucks & Carry Out
Lynn’s great food is back. If you remember the old Tiki Grill in Salvo then you know! Located 5 minutes north at the North Beach Campground and Convenience Store. The spicy tuna burger is my favorite. Open lunch and dinner times. May close during mid afternoon. < 5 minute drive
The Shiny tiny walk up
Lynn’s great food is back. If you remember the old Tiki Grill in Salvo then you know! Located 5 minutes north at the North Beach Campground and Convenience Store. The spicy tuna burger is my favorite. Open lunch and dinner times. May close during mid afternoon. < 5 minute drive
Authentic Mexican food served fresh and with love. We love this taco truck! < 5 minute drive
Taqueria Las Ahumaderas
24594 North Carolina Highway 12Authentic Mexican food served fresh and with love. We love this taco truck! < 5 minute drive
Awesome take out menu with a great craft beer selection. Also many convenience items to take home or the the beach. < 5 minute drive
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Waves Market
26006 NC-12Awesome take out menu with a great craft beer selection. Also many convenience items to take home or the the beach. < 5 minute drive
Ice cream in walking distance? yes please! A village tradition with all the favorites. The lines are long but social after dinner, but good stuff inside! (Tip - easier to get in/out in the afternoon’s)
Village Conery
26204 Monitor LnIce cream in walking distance? yes please! A village tradition with all the favorites. The lines are long but social after dinner, but good stuff inside! (Tip - easier to get in/out in the afternoon’s)
Waves Coffee & Candies
Hatteras Bowls
25855 NC-12A great healthy alternative for a quick bite. < 5 minute drive
Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ
< 5 minute drive
If you head to Hatteras or the Ocracoke ferry (early!) you MUST stop in. Their croissants leave your fingers buttery, and the pot de crème is to die for. Hardest part is limiting the order, but why bother?! You’re on vacation. 40 minutes south in Hatteras village
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Scratchmade Snackery
57544 NC-12If you head to Hatteras or the Ocracoke ferry (early!) you MUST stop in. Their croissants leave your fingers buttery, and the pot de crème is to die for. Hardest part is limiting the order, but why bother?! You’re on vacation. 40 minutes south in Hatteras village
Tico taco
Sightseeing
Learn about the historic sea rescues of the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site
23645 NC-12Learn about the historic sea rescues of the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
The best view on the island! Climb the historic lighthouse steps for spectacular view of Atlantic and the island below. For an extra special experience get a ticket to climb it at night during the full moon ( only available during the summer).
217 yerel halk öneriyor
Cape Hatteras Deniz Feneri
46379 Lighthouse RdThe best view on the island! Climb the historic lighthouse steps for spectacular view of Atlantic and the island below. For an extra special experience get a ticket to climb it at night during the full moon ( only available during the summer).
The pier is a great place to relax and watch the waves roll by. We have coupons for free sightseeing passes in the hallway.
Hatteras Island Fishing Pier
24251 Atlantic DrThe pier is a great place to relax and watch the waves roll by. We have coupons for free sightseeing passes in the hallway.
Wright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyBodie Adası Deniz Feneri
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse RoadGroceries and Essentials
Local stores offer great selections and excellent service. Avoid long lines and support small businesses.
A quick stroll around the corner, this convenience store offers many of the essentials for eating as well as enjoying your trip. A decent selection of craft beers and wine are bonus to a store that has a little bit of everything - including the Sunday paper.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Blue Whale
27307 NC-12A quick stroll around the corner, this convenience store offers many of the essentials for eating as well as enjoying your trip. A decent selection of craft beers and wine are bonus to a store that has a little bit of everything - including the Sunday paper.
Owned by a Hatteras Island heritage family, the O’Neals have a bit of everything you need - including a slushy on a hot day.
North Beach General Store Campground
23798 NC-12Owned by a Hatteras Island heritage family, the O’Neals have a bit of everything you need - including a slushy on a hot day.
A heritage family tradition and home to good gas station food fare! Call it Island Convenience (not “the Liberty”) and feel a little local …
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Island Convenience
23532 NC-12A heritage family tradition and home to good gas station food fare! Call it Island Convenience (not “the Liberty”) and feel a little local …
This heritage family grocery meets it’s pledge to stock “From PBR to caviar.” No long lines, excellent deli selections, craft beers and organic items make this a great place to stock up. 30 minutes south just past the entrance to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Conner's Supermarket
47468 NC-12This heritage family grocery meets it’s pledge to stock “From PBR to caviar.” No long lines, excellent deli selections, craft beers and organic items make this a great place to stock up. 30 minutes south just past the entrance to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
Surf Shops
If you’re looking for a new surfboard or just some gear for a beach day or just some wax this is your place. The owner Jason really knows his stuff hook you up with lessons, rental stuff or some new threads. It’s a CORE surfshop.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Rodanthe Surf Shop
23580 NC-12If you’re looking for a new surfboard or just some gear for a beach day or just some wax this is your place. The owner Jason really knows his stuff hook you up with lessons, rental stuff or some new threads. It’s a CORE surfshop.
Barton started one of the first surf/sail shops eons ago and is still going strong. Whether you’re looking for kite boarding gear or lessons from a world class pro (his son Ryder is one of the best in the world) this is THE place.
Hatteras Island Sail Shop
25195 Lela CtBarton started one of the first surf/sail shops eons ago and is still going strong. Whether you’re looking for kite boarding gear or lessons from a world class pro (his son Ryder is one of the best in the world) this is THE place.
Nature
Pea Island (not a separate island actually) is a great place to take a walk on a secluded beach, hike a birding trail or explore some empty waves to surf. Be careful of parking on the soft sand if you choose to stop along highway 12.
94 yerel halk öneriyor
Pea Island Ulusal Yaban Yaşam Koruma Alanı Ziyaretçi Merkezi
14500 NC-12Pea Island (not a separate island actually) is a great place to take a walk on a secluded beach, hike a birding trail or explore some empty waves to surf. Be careful of parking on the soft sand if you choose to stop along highway 12.
Jockey's Ridge Devlet Parkı
300 W Carolista DrAlligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Water sport, Bike & Beach Equipment Rental
Duck Village Outfitters
26689 NC-12Rodanthe Watersports and Campground
24170 NC-12Hatteras Watersports
27130 NC-12Rodanthe Surf Shop
23580 NC-12