Vacations don’t always need to be major productions that have been planned months in advance. Sometimes a weekend away can do wonders at freshening up your routine. Taking a weekend escape to Cape Hatteras is a relaxing good time by the beach where you can slow down and enjoy time by the water.
Here’s your complete itinerary for a North Carolina weekend escape to Cape Hatteras. Delicious seafood, ocean views, and tons of fun await you. Make it a weekend to remember with a vacation rental with Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging.
Friday – Welcome to the Coast! Time to Get Settled
As you drive over the bridge onto Hatteras Island, your weekend escape can officially begin. The skies are blue, the ocean is wide, and your weekend is full of potential. What would you like to get into? The world is your oyster!
Check into your vacation rental from Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging. You can drop your belongings off and make yourself comfortable before getting out to explore for a little. Your beach home is right by the water, with easy access to the shore whenever you want. You quickly notice how the rental is designed to make you feel at home from the moment you step inside. The living areas are open and spacious, perfect for hanging out, watching television, and conversing about your plans for the weekend.
You even have a kitchen or kitchenette for making easy breakfasts, hot coffee, and meals throughout the day. Sit outside and enjoy the view from your private deck or balcony. Sunsets just got a whole lot better during a weekend escape in Cape Hatteras. Walk along the boardwalk to the beach, find the perfect spot, and watch the sky change colors.
You might be feeling a bit hungry after your travels. Check out Sonny’s Waterfront Restaurant for fresh food and good portions. Later, take a short drive up to Buxton Woods to walk off your hearty lunch. You won’t forget the moments you spend in this maritime forest. Trek through the woods, enjoy the salty breezes and explore the dunes. It’s a great first introduction to your weekend escape on Cape Hatteras.
Saturday – Cape Hatteras Adventures Await
After a good night’s rest, day two of your Cape Hatteras weekend itinerary begins with homemade breakfast and coffee enjoyed on your private deck. After you’re fueled and ready for the day, it’s time to explore.
Today is for checking out the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Climbing isn’t accessible during this time due to ongoing restoration efforts, but no worries! This is an essential part of any visit to Cape Hatteras. Take plenty of photos with the beautiful black and white lighthouse and see the Atlantic up close.
The ocean adventures continue. Get a taste of what it’s like to windsurf or kitesurf at the popular Canadian Hole spot in Avon. If any in your group want to fish, visit the Avon Fishing Pier to cast a line and see what you catch.
Appetites will be roaring, so head over to Buxton Munch Company for fish tacos, burgers and snacks. Then get a taste of the sweet life over at Uncle Eddy’s Homemade Custard. As a bonus, there’s a mini-golf course on the premises so be sure to get a few rounds in before calling it a day.
Back at your Lighthouse View vacation rental, fire up the grill for a beachfront cookout. Maybe you can grill up a freshly caught fish, with sides made fresh from your kitchen. Days spent in the sunshine enjoying outdoor activities are what weekends in Cape Hatteras are made of.
Sunday – Mornings of Ease and More Time Exploring
Sleep in a little on Sunday. Have an easy start and then begin with a little bit of history at the Frisco Native American Museum and Natural History Center. It’s a small yet cozy museum full of artifacts that will give you insight into the history of Cape Hatteras, the natives who inhabited this island, and the environment. There’s even an outdoor trail where you can take a nature hike.
For some more time in nature, stop over at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. The ocean views and majestic dunes are truly sights to behold. This area is known to host a variety of migratory birds. Walk the trails, go down to the beach and be sure to stop by the turtle pond.
You can’t have a weekend escape to Cape Hatteras without visiting Orange Blossom Bakery & Café for their legendary Apple Ugly pastry. When they’re hot and fresh out of the oven, they’re out of this world! Save room for a savory lunch and then do one last walk along the beach by your Lighthouse View rental. After such a relaxed weekend escape in Cape Hatteras, you’ll be planning your next trip.
Book Your Cape Hatteras Weekend Getaway Today
There isn’t a perfect time to take a break from the everyday hustle. Treat yourself to a weekend escape to Cape Hatteras. Follow this itinerary and feel free to add in your own must-see and do activities. Stay with Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging, for a beachy stay full of home comforts and easy access to the best of Cape Hatteras.
