I was lucky enough to be brought along as a guest for a trip to the gulf stream and a fun filled…read moreday of folks fishing on board the "Carolina Girl." We met Derek Taylor, Captain, and his son Brian, Mate, on the dock early one morning ready for an adventure. Both very friendly and know their fishing. Understand the seas had not been cooperating for some time and the fish were few. Derek gave us a rough outline as to what to expect and Brian on how to catch 'em. Captain Derek Taylor and his Son, Brian, make quite the bookends. If your not from a fishing family you would never know the barbed exchanges while the lines are singing are really friendly and good natured banter. Derek, stood over watch on the flying bridge and yelled down the dance steps of a fishing experience few have ever had. Especially when the Dolphin (Mahi) took the hooks. Imagine ducking under and stepping over other rods as you brought the fish to the back of the boat for Brian to pluck from the water and cover with ice. Schools circling the boat and singing line. Brian yelling for the leader, unhooking and baiting hooks quicker than you could get the line in the water. A fish-on until the box was full. After filling the box with Mahi off we went for Wahoo or sailfish. One sailfish hook-up a way back from the boat, with a flip of the fish and a spit hook. But the Wahoo did strike hard and run deep. Three Wahoo boated and one nice fish released at the side of the boat. The released fish was big too, guess that is why they call the sport fishing and not "catching." Derek and Brian made the experience great. On the return to the Harbor we off loaded the largest catch of the day and the largest for some time in the harbor. An honest captain and crew. Carolina Girl is a good boat. Fish On!

My family has been fishing on the Carolina Girl for years now. My dad generally books a handful of…read morecharters every year and I have been fortunate enough to have gone along on several of them. We always haul in a great catch, but the time spent with my family, Captain Derek and his son, Brian the first mate, is the priceless part. They are fun, safe, and really know their business. If we can't get on the Carolina Girl's schedule, then we just don't go fishing. There's no other choice for us. We've caught everything from dolphin, tuna, trigger, scorpionfish, sea bass and my dad even caught the North Carolina Golden Tile State Record on the Carolina Girl in 2010!

Well stocked mini market with tackle shop next door. Grabbed a breakfast burrito while I waited…read morefor new fishing line strung on my fishing reels. Helpful and friendly staff. Grabbed some ice and bait and headed to the beach. Caught a red drum that day!

Handy little convenience store located in the heart of Buxton and next door to the town's best…read moretackle shop. They have more than a normal convenience store, but are not a full blown grocery store. Open early and stays open late.

Tami and her crew were great! We used their 4 boats for shelling excursions. All captains were…read morevery personable and fun to be around. We found a lot of shells and sand dollars. We would highly recommend doing a tour with them! So much fun!!

What a fun afternoon!!! Captain John took us out shelling, he was knowledgeable and fun and we…read morethoroughly enjoyed our time. We found some amazing treasures and learned a lot too! We had 5 women. This trip would be great for a small family. Great experience and we all highly recommend! We are already thinking of doing it again next year!! Kudos to all.

If you have a favorite fishing hole, then this is a fisherman's oasis! Dillon's is a nice little…read morepit stop in Buxton! It's stocked to the gills with everything for anglers! Bait, fishing poles, tackle and other fishing gear! You'll also find sundries, emergency gear, sunglasses, hats, windbreakers, waders, sunscreen and anything else you can think of to fill your tackle box, cooler or beach bag! But that's not all folks! Upstairs is a "reel" cool souvenir and beach shop loaded with towels, clothing, mugs, koozies, magnets, jewelry, candles and other great catches!! The nautical section caught my eye and I found an awesome lightly woven turquoise blanket that was just why I needed! They had some pretty decorative pillows, tons of lighthouses, mermaid décor, beachy pictures and signage, and loads of gifts and nautical souvenirs for the tourists and the locals alike! If you love Java... you'll love the coffee bar a latte! The beverage menu is appealing and the coffee concoctions are far from the daily grind! Unless you like a regular cup of Joe, they have that too!! So if you're in Hatteras, stop in Buxton and give this one-stop shop a gander! You'll fall for it hook, line and sinker!

Looks like a great spot for fishing gear, but their coffee is terrible. Dillon's corner has a huge…read morebanner out front advertising their espresso bar, so I came in for a coffee. Staff was very nice and friendly. Unfortunately, their coffee was just awful. Their cappuccinos were made with 5oz of "espresso" pulled that is completely over extracted from a pre ground pod, topped with ~2oz of extremely scorched milk. Seriously the worst cappuccino I've ever had. And it was $5 per drink. If you need bait, fishing gear, or anything else, this might be a great spot, but if you see the giant banner advertising their espresso and think of coming for a coffee... steer clear.

We always love stopping at Fatty's when we are visiting Hatteras. It's delicious comfort food…read more Always a chill place and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Restrooms are always clean. Definitely recommended this place!

Fatty's has hand dipped and hand stirred, thick milkshakes. Plenty of varieties of Hersey's ice…read morecream. Large eat in area available.

I was looking for a guide that could put me on some big Drum and give me an Ocean Launch Kayak…read moreFishing experience that I wouldn't forget and Rob at OBKF&E delivered like nobody else can. He took the time to make sure we had a safety plan, he shared the fishing plan ahead of time, made sure I had the proper rigs and bait before we launched and we had a blast the whole time. End result was me with like so many others was a Citation Red Drum and an experience I will never forget and puts a smile my face remembering it today. Rob is really focused on making sure his clients are successful and you can tell he is genuinely happy when his clients are having a good experience. Highly recommend him for any ocean or sound, day or night, kayak fishing or excursion you have in mind.

From the owner: Specializing in small group kayak fishing and kayak tours on the Outer Banks of North Carolina…read more Soundside Adventures, Ocean Adventures, Family Adventures Nighttime Fishing, Flounder Gigging, Sunset Tours, Full Moon Tours and Underwater Lighted Night Tours. I have an adventure from beginner to extreme and everything in-between. I offer group discounts and one of the most competitive price points for kayak fishing and tours on the Outer Banks. I use only the latest and best equipment. Visit my website for more info.

His Fin is the best experience my family has ever had on a boat!!!! Captain Bob was AMAZING from…read morestart to finish and we couldn't have asked for more! He is kind, knowledgeable and patient and truly made the trip something to remember. if you are looking for a top-notch charter, His Fin should be your choice. A+++++++

From the owner: We offer in shore and off shore fishing tripsread more

We did the Alligator River Wildlife Refuge kayaking tour and it was great. We were able to see…read morebears on the way in and at the parking lot on the way out. We had a large group so the gators we pretty quiet during the actual kayaking, but what a great experience on the river! It was beautiful being in a natural environment. It was s remote location, there was no one else on the river. Ben had a wealth of knowledge about the flora and fauna. He was extremely accommodating and so nice. I would encourage anyone to take advantage of his services.

We had a fantastic time kayaking around the Alligator National Wildlife Refuge! Our tour guides…read morefrom Envirobx were very knowledgeable about the history of the land, passionate about conservation efforts, and respectful of the local wildlife. A clear highlight of our OBX trip!!

This was a great experience. I'm an older, heavier guy and I was worried it wouldn't be for me,…read morebut our teachers Finn and Aiden (guessing at the spelling) were knowledgeable, pleasant, patient, and helped every one of us get up on a wave. We had great weather and conditions which was lucky. It was a ton of fun and I'm looking forward to going again with friends next year on OBX My only feedback is that it would have been good to know the meeting spot near the beach up front, as I was staying near by and could have met them nearby more easily. Still, this is a very minor nitpick in what was otherwise an excellent experience and got my excited to surf again sometime.

2 Reviews: Alligator & Biollumenesense Experiences Outerbanks. I visited Outerbanks for the first…read moretime and took a few of the Kayak Adventures.  My daughter and I had the most wonderful time. Our hosts were amazing, enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. For the Alligator Adventure: Becks was our guide. She was just wonderful in every way and we saw so many Alligators! For the Biollumenesense adventure Sonia was our guide. She was amazing, kind, patient and also knowledgeable.  Loved the tours and as a teacher myself, I appreciated the guides temperament, kindness and knowledge. Thank you !!!!!!!