One of the quietest and most residential towns on the OBX, Southern Shores is a retreat from the busier beach road strip. Mostly private homes and peaceful beach access, with a handful of local spots worth seeking out.
15 things to do in Southern Shores
Bottlenose dolphins are year-round OBX residents and surprisingly easy to spot — surf line, sound side, from a pier, fro…
Fishing on the OBX is as varied as the waters surrounding it. Cast from the beach. Wade into the shallow, calm sounds. C…
The OBX wind is legendary — the Wright Brothers chose this exact stretch of barrier island because of it. Flying a kite …
The OBX is surrounded by water on every side — and kayaking gives you access to parts of it that most visitors never see…
The OBX has surprisingly low light pollution for the East Coast — even in the busier towns you'll see more stars than yo…
The OBX has been a legitimate East Coast surf destination since the 1960s with waves more consistent and varied than mos…
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The OBX sits on a narrow barrier island with the Atlantic Ocean to the east — which means you can watch the sun rise dir…
The OBX is a narrow barrier island with inland sounds to the west — which means sunsets here happen over open water too,…
The whole reason you're here. 100 miles of largely undeveloped Atlantic coastline, largely protected by Cape Hatteras Na…
Street legal golf cart rentals delivered directly to your vacation rental, hotel, or resort across the northern OBX. Fou…
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores
A year-round New York-style pizzeria in Southern Shores at The Marketplace, serving fresh, high-quality pizza made to or…
Southern Shores' first roastery café, founded in 2023 by a couple with over 20 years of specialty coffee experience. Sho…
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