Your inside guide to Kill Devil Hills (aka KDH)

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Ocean Bay Blvd

• Bathrooms, Showers, Lifeguards
• Fully handicap accessible
• Large parking lot

First Street Beach access

• Parking, showers, lifeguard
• Great for families
• Central location

Hayman Blvd Beach Access

• Good parking, showers, lifeguard
• Slightly less crowded than main accesses
• Sand walkover to beach, no wooden boardwalk

Kill Devil Grill

• OBX staple known for seafood + Southern comfort food
• No reservations (expect a wait)
• Perfect first-night dinner spot

Mama Kwan's Tiki Bar & Grill

• Caribbean-inspired menu (famous fish tacos + grilled mahi)
• Laid-back tiki vibe with strong drinks and outdoor feel
• Super popular, expect a wait, especially in summer
• Centrally located to all the action

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint

• Huge craft beer selection
• Unique, creative burgers
• Casual, lively atmosphere

Stop and Shop

• Boars Head deli sandwiches 
• Small market with snacks, drinks, and beach essentials
• Conveniently located by beach access

Goombays Grille and Raw Bar

• Fun, beachy vibe with tropical drinks
• Seafood, tacos, and casual favorites
• Great for families and groups

The Brewing Station

• Great for families with kids
• Fenced in backyard with play structures 
• live music 

Play mini golf at  Lost Treasure Golf 

• Ride the train to the top of the course
• Two 18-hole courses with caves, waterfalls, and adventure- style theme
• Story-based experience inspired by pirates + the Lost Colony- more than just putt putt

Visit the Wright Brothers Memorial Museum

• Explore where the first flight happened in 1903
• Walk the paths showing the actual flight distances
• One of the most iconic landmarks in the OBX
• Would not necessarily recommend for squirmy little ones, better for school age kids

Explore Nags Head Woods Preserve

• Unique maritime forest
• Quiet hiking trails + wildlife spotting
• Great break from the beach crowds

Go fishing at Avalon Fishing Pier

• Fish or take a walk out on the pier
• No license needed to fish on pier
• Grab a drink and a snack at Stonefish BeachBar

Get Ice Cream at the Surfin' Spoon

• Self-serve frozen yogurt + tons of toppings
• Fun surf-themed vibe with games, surf videos, and a laid-back beach feel
• Offers vegan, dairy-free, and low-fat options

• Kill Devil Hills is the most central OBX town, so it's the best home base- you're close to Corolla (north) and Nags Head/Hatteras (south) for easy day trips
• KDH is also home to "french fry alley" where a handful of commercial fast food restaurants are located
• Traffic is usually most congested here. Hop over to the beachroad to avoid unnecessary stops and starts