Makana Cottage Guidebook
Restaurants and Deli’s
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
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Lisa's Pizzeria
24158 NC-12Great locally owned pizza place for when you don’t want to cook. < 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
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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
A great healthy alternative for a quick bite. < 5 minute drive
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Hatteras Bowls
25855 NC-12A great healthy alternative for a quick bite. < 5 minute drive
Ketch 55 Seafood Grill
40396 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. It’s about a 40 minute drive south of Makana.
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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. It’s about a 40 minute drive south of Makana.
O'Neal's Sea Harvest
618 Harbor RdThe Avenue is a great lunch or dinner place if you are taking on sites in Manteo (about 40 minutes north). Serving a wide variety of menu selections- including vegetarian and vegan and in-season local seafood. They are slightly upscale without being pretentious. The chef makes many items in their kitchen- including excellent mixers for mocktails (and cocktails)! If you can grab a porch table, bonus.
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Avenue Waterfront Grille
207 Queen Elizabeth AveThe Avenue is a great lunch or dinner place if you are taking on sites in Manteo (about 40 minutes north). Serving a wide variety of menu selections- including vegetarian and vegan and in-season local seafood. They are slightly upscale without being pretentious. The chef makes many items in their kitchen- including excellent mixers for mocktails (and cocktails)! If you can grab a porch table, bonus.
Mirro’s Cafe
< 5 minute drive
Watermen's Bar & Grill
25706 NC-12 < 5 minute drive
Excellent place for a nicer dinner and fresh seafood. It’s about a 40 minute drive south of Makana.
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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.
Waves Coffee & Candies
A 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.
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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
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The Colington Cafe
1029 Colington RdAnother good choice for a special dinner out. About 45 minutes north
Food Trucks
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
Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ
< 5 minute drive
Tico taco
Sightseeing
Learn about the historic sea rescues of the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
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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).
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Faro di Cape Hatteras
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.
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
374 Airport RdWright Brothers Memorial
1000 N Croatan HwyFaro di Bodie Island
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse RoadGraveyard of the Atlantic Museum
59200 Museum DrNature
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.
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Centro visitatori del rifugio nazionale della fauna selvatica dell'isola di Pea
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.
Parco Statale di Jockey's Ridge
300 W Carolista DrAlligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Groceries 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.
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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.
This 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.
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Conner's Supermarket
47468 NC-12This 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.
Island Spice & Wine
40246 NC-12If you’re looking for a special bottle of wine…. this is the place.
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.
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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.
Water sport, Bike & Beach Equipment Rental
Duck Village Outfitters
26689 NC-12Rodanthe Watersports and Campground
24170 NC-12Hatteras Watersports
27130 NC-12Rodanthe Surf Shop
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