Visit Avalon Beach
Popular places to visit

Avalon Fishing Pier
Explore the waterfront of Avalon Fishing Pier and enjoy activities such as fishing in Kill Devil Hills. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Wright Brothers National Memorial
A true testament to the origins of aviation history, this monument is also a visually impressive and inspiring feature of the North Carolina landscape.
Glazin' Go-Nuts
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Glazin' Go-Nuts during your travels in Kill Devil Hills. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the fishing spots.
Nags Head Woods Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Nags Head Woods Preserve, a lovely green space in Kill Devil Hills. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Destination Fun
You can take time to visit Destination Fun during your travels to Kill Devil Hills. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.
Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop
Take the family on an outing to Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop during your trip to Kill Devil Hills. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do

OBX Ghost Tours: Lighthouse Wraiths & Dune Shadows

Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
Top hotels in Avalon Beach

Pet Friendly - 2 Minute Walk to Beach - Updated and Modernized Spotless Clean
2nd time staying here. Quiet neighborhood and short walk to the ocean. Very well stocked with everyday items. Easy check in and out. Would recommend!
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

SandyPaws-0.5mi ToSound & 1mi ToBeach PetFriendly!
We had a nice stay everything went great!
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Beautiful Ocean Front Studio with direct beach and access to a deck.
The room was perfect for us. Everything was clean and tidy. The walk to the ocean was very easy just up a couple steps to the deck and out to the dunes. Beautiful views from the deck closest to the beach. We are definitely planning another long weekend stay. Although we didn’t meet with the host ...
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
Balcony with beach view
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
Our family has been coming to OBX for years. This year when our usual group could not join us, we quickly pivoted from our usual house rental to a smaller option for myself, partner, and kids. Our unit was just the right size for the four of us (1 K in BD, plus a Q pullout in the LR). It was nice ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Mariner Inn and Suites
It did the job. We had a place to lay our heads. Close to the ocean. It was off season and the week before outer banks had terrible weather with high winds,saying that the place and the sand dunes that separated the inn from the shoreline shared the sand more than usual.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Avalon Beach

Colington Harbour
While Colington Harbour may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wright Brothers National Memorial and Avalon Fishing Pier.


