Our dog Cruze is a twelve year old rescue. We have had trouble finding someone to dog sit him, and he just did not do well in a kennel. We wanted to take a beach trip, so what were we going to do? We started exploring our options, and the Outer Banks have been on our radar for a while. We like going to the beach in winter and hope for some warm weather, as long as it’s 40 to 70 degrees we are fine with it.
We found the John Yancey Oceanfront Inn (2009 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, ph. 252-441-7141, johnyanceyinn.com.) It was a very comfortable hotel room with a view of the ocean that had high quality vinyl floors, so you did not have to worry about dragging in sand from the beach or your dog scratching up the floors. Our room was on the second floor overlooking the beach, so a quick step out of the hotel and you could walk your dog on the beach. There were a good 25 dogs in the hotel, and considering how many dogs were in the building the noise level was very low.
My favorite place to eat in Kill Devils Hills was right across the street at the Kill Devil Grill – a good variety of dishes including seafood, steak, pastas, soups and salads cooked on a grill. The waiters are friendly and fast. If I ate here everyday, I would have been happy with my choice.
Address: 2008 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Phone: 252-449-8181 Website: thekilldevilgrill.com
Other dining choices
Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill
A little better than average, a wide variety of Seafood, hamburgers, nachos, wings and salads.
Address: 1701 Croatian Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC
Phone: 252-441-7889
Website:mamakwans.com
Noosa Beach Grille
My second favorite place to eat in Kill Devil Hills the menu is a little smaller than most of the restaurants but the food was very good and the service was ok. Same as most of the other beach choices, fish and chips, salads, burgers and fries.
Address: 2003 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills
Phone: 252-715-6393
Website:noosabeachgrille.com
Blue Moon Beach Grill
I thought this was the best seafood we had on the trip. We ate outside on some picnic tables to keep Cruze away from people. Excellent fried Calamari and fried fish plate.
Address: 4104 S Virginia Dare Trail #16 Nags Head
Phone: 252-261-2583
Website:bluemoonbeachgrill.com
Mulligan’s Grille Nags Head Go up and eat on the roof bar There’s a pleasant view of the island, the food and drinks are good, and the atmosphere is top-notch. Address: 4005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head Phone: 252-480-2000 Website: mulligansobx.com
Harris Teeter Grocery Store
A great upscale grocery store to get those beach treats.
Address: 2012 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills
Phone: 252-449-9191
Things To Do
Nags Head Woods Preserve
This was unexpectedly one of the largest remaining maritime forests on the east coast. You will find fresh water ponds, hills and trails. A very pleasant hike.
Address: 701 W Ocean Acres Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone: 252-441-2525
Website:nature.org/nhw
Casey R Logan Disc Golf
You can find this at the end of Veterans Drive in Kill Devil Hills. We always carry a set of discs when we travel by car. This course is mixed in a coastal forest. A lot of fun.
Address: Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Phone: 252-384-3494
Website:OBXDG.com
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
In one word – Magical. The tallest dune on the east coast. It has 427 acres of land with a 360 foot boardwalk to get you further into the park. The park rangers were very sharp and helpful. It is just amazing to experience.
Address: 300 W. Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC 27959
Phone: 252-441-7132
Military Lodging
While there is no military lodging on the Outer Banks, you can find some at the Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City, NC, located off the Albemarle Sound, just under an hour away. There, you’ll find 4 three-bedroom two-bath units, 2, two-bedroom two-bath units, 3, one-bedroom cabins, and 14 full RV hookup sites, a beach, a boat ramp, gas, a picnic area, playgrounds, a fitness trail, and a Coast Guard Exchange. Keep in mind it’s very busy April-September and you can reserve up to 90 days in advance.
Address: U.S. Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, 1664 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone: 252-335-6482. Website: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Community-Services-Command-CSC/MWR/Coast-Guard-Lodging/
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