Outer Banks Activities and Concierge Services
Élan Concierge is available to assist you in planning all of your Outer Banks activities when staying at our Outer Banks Vacation House Rentals. We can provide a wide range of special services for our guests, offered for your convenience, free-of-charge when staying at one of our Outer Banks NC Vacation Rentals. All arrangements are secure, offering you the peace of mind that your vacation experience will be the best ever. Below is an extensive list of what the Outer Banks has to offer, from Local Restaurants, Golf Courses, Charter Fishing and other Activities to Transportation Services, Equipment Rentals, Historic Sites and more. For an added convenience at the Vacation House Rentals in Outer Banks, many of the listings have a direct link to their specific web-site. If you would like concierge assistance please call toll free 1-866-760-ELAN (3526) during business hours or you may contact us via e-mail at info@elanvacations.com, anytime.
Restaurants
Élan Concierge suggests the following Restaurants when staying at Outer Banks Vacation House Rentals, listed from Nags Head to Corolla. Our staff is available to help make recommendations as well as secure reservations for your group, or feel free to contact each restaurant directly.
Nags Head/Manteo
Private Chef - Why fight traffic and long waits at restaurants, when you could have a chef come to your home? You provide plates, silverware, and beverages of choice. We bring the rest. The following are a few sample items to choose from. Keep in mind these are sample items, the menu is really up to you. Rates are hourly and based on the size of your party plus the cost of food. Please call or e-mail to design your menu. Jamie Pauls (252) 256-CHEF (2433) jpobxchef@yahoo.com
1587 Restaurant - Fine Dining - Dinner nightly, year round. Offering a variety of fresh seafood, meats and fowl, and vegetables from the finest Outer Banks growers. Enjoy dining in an atmosphere that is elegant but relaxed as you watch the moonrise over the Shallowbag Bay. Reservations recommended call 252-473-1587.
RV's Restaurant -Casual Family Dining - Open for lunch and dinner. Serving Carolina Style Seafood and Beef in a laid back, casual atmosphere, children's menu available. Located on the Manteo Causeway on the Roanoke Sound in Nags Head. Call 252-441-4963.
Windmill Point -Fine Dining - Serving dinner nightly, year round. Offering spectacular soundviews and award winning cuisine. Enjoy cocktails on the second floor in the USS Unitied States Lounge. Located at MP 16.5 on Hwy 158 in Nags Head. Reservations recommended call 252-441-1535.
Penguin Isle Soundside Grill and Bar - Elegant Family Dining - Serving dinner nightly. Overlooking the Roanoke Sound, you will enjoy the menu with everything from oysters and escargots to Angus Beef and sushi, children's menu is available. Located at MP 16 on Hwy 158 in Nags Head. Reservations recommended call 252-441-2637.
Owens Restaurant - Casual Fine Dining, Serving dinner nightly. Enjoy classic southern coastal cuisine in a warm friendly atmosphere, surrounded by museum quality artifacts. Located at MP 16.5 on the Beach Road in Nags Head. For Reservations call 252-441-7309.
Kill Devil Hills
Kelly's Restaurant and Tavern -
Casual Dining, Serving dinner year round. A famous Nags Head restaurant serving fresh seafood, pasta, Angus beef, and daily specials, children's menu available. Kelly's is also a favorite night spot with nightly entertainment. Located at MP 10 on Hwy 158 in Kill Devil Hills. Call 252-441-4116.
Colington Cafe - Casual Fine Dining, Serving Dinner April-November, Christmas Week and Valentine's Week. Continental cuisine and local seafood specials. No highchairs. Located on Colington Road, MP 8 just past the Wright Brothers Airstrip. For Reservations call 252-480-1123.
Flying Fish Cafe - Casual Dining, Serving dinner nightly. Mediterranean and American food in a casual cafe setting. Enjoy specialty drinks at their wine and cappuccino bar. Located at MP 10 on Hwy 158 in Kill Devil Hills. For Reservations call 252-441-6894. 58 in Kill Devil Hills. For Reservations call 252-441-6894.
JK's Restaurant - Casual Dining, Serving dinner nightly, take out available. Entree's include mesquite wood grilled ribs, chicken, steaks, seafood, veal and lamb. Friendly service, great atmosphere. Located at MP 9 on Hwy 158 in Kill Devil Hills. Call 252-441-9555.
Outer Banks Brewing Station - Casual Dining, Serving lunch and dinner year round. Relax in a casual atmosphere and enjoy revolutionary cuisine, hand crafted brews and righteous music. Children's menu and late night menu available. Located at MP 8.5 on Hwy 158. Call 252-449-BREW.
Kitty Hawk/Southern Shores
Ocean Blvd Bistro and Martini Bar - Fine Dining - Dinner Only - Enjoy the American Bistro-style dining experience. Menu includes everything from fresh seafood to lamb to beef entrees. The wine list is superb and don't forget to make time for the Martini Bar. Located on Hwy 12 Beach Road, MP 2.5 in Kitty Hawk. Reservations required call 252-261-2546.
Argyles Restaurant and Piano Bar - Casual Fine Dining Serving dinner nightly Monday through Saturday 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Enjoy music played each night on a Baby Grand Piano featuring Jazz and Soft Rock in a warm and relaxed atmosphere,menu includes American Cuisine- Seafood, Beef and Pasta. Located on Hwy 158 Bypass, MP 2.5 in Kitty Hawk. Reservations recommended call 252-261-7325.
Carolina Blue Restaurant - Intimate Fine Dining serving Dinner only every night February to December. Enjoy an intimate dinner of French-influenced American Cuisine. No children or large parties- Please. Located in the Marketplace Shopping Center, Southern Shores. For Reservations call 252-255-1543.
Meridian 42 -Casual Dining serving Lunch 11:30-2:30 and Dinner 5-10pm. Menu offeres Mediterranean Cuisine, including hot and cold tapas style apps, homemade bread, pastas and ice cream and an extensive wine list. Take out is available. Located on Hwy 12 North in Southern Shores Crossing. Reservations Recommended call 252-261-0420.
Duck
Elizabeth's Café & Winery - Fine Dining - Dinner Only - Recognized as offering one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world. Reservations a must call 252-261-6145.
Sunset Grill & Raw Bar - Casual Dining - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Located on the Waterfront in Duck witness the extraordinary sunsets over the Currituck Sound. Dine outside on the deck or inside and watch the sun go down. Call 252-261-3901.
Red Sky Café -Casual Dining - Lunch & Dinner - Quaint Duck Café - Style dining with fresh bread and creative menu selections of cross-cultural cooking. Complete Gourmet Dinners "To-Go". Call 252-261-8646.
Swan Cove -Casual Family Dining - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Located on the Waterfront in Duck, voted best soundviews in Duck. Reservations recommended call 252-255-0500. (Non-smoking stablishment)
The Left Bank -Fine Dining at The Sanderling - Dinner Only - Gourmet restaurant serving French inspired contemporary American cuisine and offering a spectacular panoramic view of the Currituck Sound. Reservations required call 252-449-6654. (Jackets required, young adults ages 13 and over are welcome.)
The Lifesaving Station Restaurant at The Sanderling -Family-Fine Dining at The Sanderling - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Housed in a restored 1899 lifesaving station features contemporary American Cuisine in a casually elegant grill room atmosphere. Reservations recommended call 252-449-6654.
Blue Point Bar & Grill - Fine Dining at The Waterfront Shops in Duck overlooking the Currituck Sound - Lunch & Dinner. Reservations accepted 30 days in advance by calling 252-261-8090.
Corolla
Groupers Grill & Wine Bar - Casual Dining in the TimBuck II Shopping Center - Dinner Only - Specializing in local seafood, Black Angus Beef and pasta dishes with an extensive wine list. Reservations recommended call 252-453-4077. (Non-smoking)
JK's Restaurant - Casual Dining in the TimBuck II Shopping Center overlooking sound - Dinner Only - Specializing in local seafood and Black Angus Beef. Reservations accepted for parties over 10 on same day. Call 252-453-4336.
North Banks Seafood & Raw Bar - Casual Dining in the TimBuck II Shopping Center - Lunch & Dinner - Seafood and raw bar. 252-453-3344.
Route 12 Steak & Seafood Company - Casual Dining in the TimBuck II Shopping Center - Dinner Only - Specializing in Seafood, Certified Angus Beef, BBQ Chicken and "Fall-Off-The-Bone Tender Ribs." Reservations accepted one week in advance by calling 252-453-4644. (Non-smoking)
Steamer's Shellfish To Go - Casual Dining on deck or convenient Steamer Pots To Go, just add water and steam. Place your pick-up order by calling
252-453-3305.
Turf's Up - Fine Dining/Casual Dress in the TimBuck II Shopping Center overlooking the Currituck Sound - Lunch & Dinner - Fresh local seafood and home-made desserts. Reservations accepted by calling 252-453-8792. (Non-smoking except at bar.)
Food Services
Firehouse Wine Cellar & Gourmet Foods - Fine wine and beer, tastings, accessories, wonderful cheeses, coffee and tea accessories, personal chef service, and wedding planning. 4622 North Virginia Dare Trail in Kitty Hawk. 252.261.5115
Groovin' Gourmets - A Vacationers Dream Come True, Gourmet Meal Delivery Service. Groovin Gourmets will prepare delicious ready-to-cook meals for your next vacation and deliver them directly to your doorstep. No more shopping, cooking or cleaning. All meals are oven or microwave ready, just heat and serve. For more information and to set-up a delivery for your vacation call 1-866-355-4321.
High Cotton - Barbeque - That's ALL we do!! Dine in, take out and delivery. As tarheel natives, High Cotton, wants to share with you the flavors and aromas that are unique to Eastern North Carolina Barbeque. Consistent temperatures and long hours of smoking with Hickory coals produce the characteristic pink coloring and sweet "outside brown" meat. Combine this with traditional side dishes and a glass of sweet tea and you're in "High Cotton." Located in Kitty Hawk, where the beach road begins across from the Kitty Hawk pier. Call 252-255-2275.
Activities
Corolla Outback Adventures - "different kinds of adventures" including the ATV Outback Tour, a trademark of Corolla Adventures. This twenty mile treck on the northern beaches include lots of beach driving. Learn some history and see the remains of a shipwreck, a maritime forest and more. For Driving/Riding Guidelines and tour times call 252-453-4484, reservations are required. OR enjoy a Wild Horse Safari for the entire family. You'll hear local legends as you sight see for white-tail dear, red fox, dolphins, wild horses and many other wildlife on this 2 1/2 hour eco-adventure. Tours daily in season by reservation only, call 252-453-0877 or 252-261-2430.
Nags Head Bowling - Family Fun for Everyone! A great escape for those rainy days. Shoe rentals, bowling balls, video games, and Snack Bar with a variety of Food and Beverages. Make arrangements for large groups and birthday parties in advance. Located in Nags Head, MP 10 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-441-7077.
Dowdy's Amusement Park -Enjoy outdoor Carnival Style rides, video arcade, go carts and more. Fun for all ages, open nightly in season. Located in Nags Head, MP 11 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-441-5122.
Mini Golf
The Promenade - Kitty Hawk, Located MP 1/4 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-261-4900
The Grass Course - Kitty Hawk, Located MP 5 1/2 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-441-7626
Lost Treasure Golf - Kill Devil Hills, Located MP 7 1/4 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-480-0142
Pink Elephant Mini Golf - Nags Head, Located MP 11 on Beach Road. Phone 252-441-5875
Blackbeard's Miniature Golf Park - Nags Head, Located MP 15 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-441-4541
Jurassic Putt - Nags Head, Located MP 16 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-441-6841
Go-Cart Tracks
Corolla Raceway - Corolla, Located in Timbuck II Shopping Village on Hwy 12. Phone 252-453-9100
Colington Speedway -Kill Devil Hills, Located on Colinton Road, MP 8 off of Hwy 158. Phone 252-480-9144
Dowdy's Go-Karts - Nags Head, Located MP 11 on Beach Road. Phone 252-441-5122
Speed-n-Spray Action Park - Nags Head, Located MP 15 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-480-1900
Nags Head Raceway - - Nags Head, Located MP 16 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-480-4639
Movie Theaters
RC Theaters Marketplace Twin Cinema - Southern Shores, Located at the Marketplace Shopping Center MP 1 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-261-7866
RC Theaters Kitty Hawk Twin Cinema - Kitty Hawk, Located MP 4 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-441-5630
RC Theaters Cineplex 4 -Nags Head, Located MP 10 1/2 on Hwy 158. Phone 252-441-1808
RC Theaters Hatteras Cineplex 4 - Buxton, Located in Hatteras Island Plaze on Hwy 12. Phone 252-995-9060
Pioneer Theatre, The nation's oldest theater, showing flicks since 1934 - Manteo, Located on Budleigh Street in Downtown Manteo. One showing nightly. Phone 252-473-2216
Golf
The Outer Banks has stunning golf courses from Nags Head to Corolla and on the Currituck Mainland. We will do our best to make your golf arrangements in advance, offering you the peace of mind that you will be on the greens when it suits you. If you have a large group interested in a golf getaway, please contact us to customize a package for you. (Golf Fees $45-$150/per person including cart depending on season)
Kilmarlic Golf Club - THE NEWEST COURSE ON THE OUTER BANKS. Sitting among 605 acres of maritime forest and sprawling wetlands is the balance of harmony - environment, development and golf. With canopies of giant oak, pine and dogwood trees, Kilmarlic Golf Club is a true partnership between golf and nature. This unique setting creates stimulating challenges, and makes Kilmarlic unlike any other course on the Outer Banks. Located 3 miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge on the Currituck Sound. For tee times or more info call 252-491-4220.
The Pointe Golf Club - 3.5 miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge - Tee Times available 3 months in advance. Call 252-491-8388.
The Carolina Club - 15 minutes north of the Wright Memorial Bridge - Tee Times available 3 months in advance. Call 252-453-3588.
Currituck Club - - In Corolla north of Pine Island - Tee times available 1 year in advance if renting in Currituck Club, or 7 days in advance. Call 252-453-9400.
Nags Head Golf Links -Located in Nags Head, milepost 16, sister course of The Currituck Club - Tee times available 1 year in advance. Call 252-441-8073.
Sea Scape Golf Links -In Kitty Hawk, around milepost 2.5, ocean views from some ot the holes - Tee times available 1 year in advance. Call 252-261-2158 for reservations.
Holly Ridge -1.5 miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge (great course for younger and less experienced golfers). Call 252-491-2893 for Tee Times.
Spa Services
Eden Salon and Day Spa -- Duck. Offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy and a Hydrotherapy Tub Massages. Packages include 5-6 hours of luxurious treatment and lunch. Call 252-255-0711.
Diva's Day Spa and Salon - Located in Southern Shores Crossing. Diva's is a stylish, intimate spa and salon where clients receive highly personalized attention in a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere - a luxury that is rarely found in today's fast paced, high stress world. For more information call 252-255-5502.
Spa at Corolla - Midway between Duck and Corolla at the south entrance to the Currituck Club Golf Course, you will find the AHHHH in Corolla. The chosen product line is Naturopathica, meaning "to heal with natural therapies" and Phytomer, meaning "plant of the sea." Spa at Corolla offers Hand and Foot treatments, Skin Care, Massage, Body Treatments and Spa Packages. Bring your entire bridal party for a day at the Spa or purchase a gift card for that special someone in your life. For more information call 252-453-9799.
The Sanderling Spa - Northern Duck, at The Sanderling Resort. Offers a wide variety of packages massages, healing water massages, body treatments and nail care. Call 800-701-4111 or locally 252-261-4111.
Watersports and Fishing
Nor' Banks Sailing -- Duck. A wide variety of watersports from sailing lessons, windsurfing instructions and rentals to kayaking. Call 252-261-2900.
Carolina Outdoors -A division of Kitty Hawk Kites, Carolina Outdoors offers guided Kayak tours for everyone, from beginners to the advanced. Enjoy the scenic waters of the various Outer Banks sounds at any one of the seven locations. Kayak tours scheduled daily, for more information on locations and times, call toll-free 1-800-334-4777.
North Beach Outfitters -Guided Kayak Eco-Tours will explore the tidal marshes and sounds and have a chance to see osprey, river otters, red wolves, and maybe dolphin frolicking in the sound. Great for most ages (must be over 30 pounds). Offers three different guided kayaking tours. Call 252-261-6262
Kitty Hawk Water Sports -- Specialize in watersports of all kinds; kayaking, windsurfing, waverunners, parasailing, surfing, body boarding and wakeboarding. Two convenient locations:; Hwy 158 in Nags Head Milepost 16 - call 252-441-6800 or NC Hwy 12 in Corolla - call 252-453-6900.
Corolla Bait and Tackle -Leave it to the professionals to set-up all your favorite fishing adventures. From Charter Fishing in the Currituck Sound, to Fly Fishing, Inshore or Offshore Charters, Family Pontoon Boat Fishing, Surf Fishing Classes, Head Boat fishing as well as Small Motor Boat Rentals, Rod and Reel Rentals and handheld GPS rentals. This is your one stop fishing shop. Call Capt Ray or Amy Golden 252-453-9500. Located in Corolla Light Village Shops, Corolla.
Off Shore Fishing - Specializes in off-shore fishing, leaves out of Oregon Inlet. Call 1-252-473-5829.
Outer Banks Marinas
Other popular Outer Banks Attractions include the several marinas where you can charter for fishing inshore and offshore, full and half days. Many of the marinas offer make-up charters if you do not have a full group. Details for reserving a charter or getting your name on a list for make-up charters vary at each Marina. Please call the reservationists at each location for details and to answer your questions.
Pirate's Cove Yacht Club - Located on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway right over the Big Bridge. Phone 252-473-3906 locally or 1-800-361-4728 toll free.
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - Located in Cape Hatteras on Hwy 12. Phone 252-441-6301.
Hatteras Harbor Marina -Located in Hatteras Village on Hwy 12. Phone 252-986-2166 local or 1-800-676-4939 toll free.
Rental Equipment
Metro Rental - Your Party and Equipment Store! Everything you need for your Outer Banks Celebration. From tents, tables and chairs, to linen, dinnerware, glassware, and all the accessories. Delivery and Pick-up from Corolla to Hatteras. For more information, pricing and to place your order call 252-480-3535.
Distinctive Event Rentals - Exceptional Equipment for Extraordinary Events! Tents, lighting, tables and chairs, china, crystal, specialty linens, stages, dance floors and more. Delivery to the Outer Banks from their Chesapeake Location. For more information contact Nannette Jernigan at 252-441-2858.
Ocean Atlantic Rentals - For all your vacation rental needs, Ocean Atlantic Rentals offers beach equipment, baby equipment, bikes for all, cottage needs and small appliances, bed and bath linen, watersports equipment, and much more. Delivery on the entire Outer Banks, except 4-wheel drive areas. Make your reservations now call 1-800-635-9559.
Moneysworth Beach Home Equipment Rentals - On our site you will find all of the items needed to complete your vacation. We offer a full line of linens, beach equipment, baby equipment, bikes, kayaks, rollaways and more for rental. Our free delivery and pickup service on the Outer Banks (Corolla through Hatteras Village) and Virginia Beach is the best in the industry. 1-800-833-5233
Services
At Your Service - Serving the Outer Banks since 1988, Bonded and Insured. At Your Service provides Professional Babysitting Services, Maid Service and Daily Housekeeping, Grocery and Other Shopping and Delivery and even Personal Chef Services. If you are interested in any of their professional services, please call Barbara Hall, owner at 252-261-5286 or e-mail atyourservice@aginet.com.
Transportation Services
Sandy Beach Tours - Sandy Beach Tours provides comfortable and stylish tranportation for everything from family reunions and weddings to corporate functions and guided tours. Choose from a super-stretch limo, 35 passenger motor coach or 50 passenger motor coach. Serving the Outer Banks including Roanoke Island and Norfolk Airport. Call for availability and pricing, 252-441-9800.
Outer Banks Suburban Limousine Service LLC - The Outer Banks only Superstretch Suburban Limo, accommodating up to 12 passengers, or for a smaller group, enjoy riding in a luxurious Vintage Rolls Royce Sedan. Voted "best limousine on the beach" providing exceptional service and beautiful well maintained vehicles. Contact Robert Via 877-751-8617 for more information.
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