Solid and reasonably priced place to stop on your way through the Outer Banks. The dining room is clean, with simple white walls, wooden tables and outdoor seating, and has a laid-back vibe. Order hearty seafood baskets with fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes and fries, or fresh fish tacos topped with salsa. Expect the cafe to be closed during winter.
Atlantic Coast Cafe
Outer Banks
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
22.69 MILES
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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
28.72 MILES
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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
9.91 MILES
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1. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
9.91 MILES
At the northern end of Hatteras Island, and named after the dune peas that grow in the sand, this 5834-acre (land portion only) reserve is a bird-watcher…
17.67 MILES
Built in 1872, this photogenic lighthouse opened its doors to visitors in 2013. The 170ft-high structure still has its original Fresnel lens – a rarity…
22.53 MILES
At 193ft (or 198ft to the lighting rod), this striking black-and-white-striped edifice is one of North Carolina's most iconic images. The first version of…
4. Cape Hatteras National Seashore
22.69 MILES
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5. Frisco Native America Museum
25.05 MILES
Showcasing historic artifacts about the original inhabitants of the Outer Banks. Collectors' items come from all over the USA and include everything from…
6. Roanoke Island Festival Park
25.78 MILES
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7. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
27.64 MILES
Although not strictly on an Outer Banks island (it's part of the mainland), this 154,000-acre wildlife reserve of wild lands and waters is managed by Dare…
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