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It begins! Getting our hunt on! 🦆

WinterLights is in full swing, we invite you to experience the holiday magic this week, open tonight through Saturday from 6PM-9PM. More information and additional dates on our website:
Handengraved Sterling Silver made right here in the shop in Manteo. Come by for holiday gifts that will last a lifetime.

December on Hatteras Island is amazing!! Whether the winds are calm or blowing a gale the beach is always beautiful!! It’s a cold start to the day but it’s supposed to warm up!! If you want to do a beach getaway in December or January give us call at Dolphin Realty 252-986-2241.
Get something cozy for the holidays or get a signature Kiiind cocktail glass for your favorite mixologist! 🎅✨
Can you believe one week from today is Christmas?!?! 🎅 Need a little break from the holiday shopping and wrapping? Grab your gals and pals and stop in the bistro for a cold one … or two! Steamed shrimp and mermaid martinis on special all day! Open at 11!

Just another day at the Outer Banks Vacation Station!!
All Chef Wes wants for Christmas is YOUUUU 🎶🎶
Good things come in tins ✨ Fishwife tinned fish available in retail!
Our crew LOVES Santa!
We have one more Santa day coming up! December 20th from 4-6pm, come meet Santa and get your photo taken 🌲❤️ kids eat for free off of the kids menu during these hours as well!!
Join us tonight for our last Kids Craft Event of the holiday season! Tonight we will be making Ornaments with the... GRINCH💚 This is an event for all ages! Join in the festive fun.

Get ready to rock the night with Trick Fly on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM! Live music, killer energy, and good vibes all around, this is one show you don’t want to miss. Just a $5 cover at the door, come party with us! 🎶🔥
We had at least one whale swim past the end of pier yesterday. Kenny got this photo and Christin made of a sound recording of a one nearby along with dolphins and a snapping shrimp.
A little #frost on the planks this morning. Air temp 43 degrees, #ocean temp 49 degrees. #winds SW at 8 knots. High tide 5:28 a.m. Low tide 12:03 p.m.
Reminding you that Friday is the last day to place any online orders before we are closed for Christmas and the last day to shop in store is SATURDAY December 21st!
#surfocracoke #ridethewind
We had SO much fun at our annual Supper with Santa & Gingerbread building Kids event🎅🎄 We hope to see you all next year!! Merry Christmas @the12barsofchristmas @dareedf























