Avalon Fishing Pier
≈ 1.5 miles — 5-min drive from Wright by the Beach
A classic 1958 Outer Banks pier — fish, grab a snack, or just watch the sunrise stretch down the coast.
A Kill Devil Hills landmark since 1958, Avalon Fishing Pier stretches roughly 700 feet into the Atlantic at milepost 6 on the Beach Road. It's one of the Outer Banks' classic wooden fishing piers, drawing anglers after spot, bluefish, drum, and mackerel depending on the season, along with plenty of folks who just come to watch the sunrise.
You don't need to fish to enjoy it — a walk out to the end is a nice way to get a different view of the coastline, and the pier house typically has a small shop with rods, bait, snacks, and pier-access passes. Check current hours and pier fees before you go, as these can shift seasonally.
More around the area
≈ 1 mile
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Where Orville and Wilbur flew first in 1903 — and where our house got its name. Climb Big Kill Devil Hill to the monument and stand on the spot where flight began.
352 yards — 5-min walk
Beach Access: Raleigh & Ferris Avenue
Your home beach, and no stairs to get there. We recommend the Raleigh Avenue access — flat, paved, and easy with a cooler, chairs, or little legs.
≈ 6–7 miles — 12–15 min drive
Jockey's Ridge State Park
The tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast. Fly a kite, take a hang-gliding lesson, or catch the best sunset on the OBX.
≈ 15–16 miles — 25–30 min drive
NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Sea turtles, sharks, and touch tanks — the perfect rainy-day (or too-much-sun day) adventure for the crew.
≈ 14–16 miles — 25–30 min drive
Bodie Island Lighthouse
Black-and-white striped icon of the Outer Banks. Climb it in season for a view from Oregon Inlet to the sound.
in town — most within a 5–10 min drive
Our Favorite Local Restaurants
Our go-to spots after a day at the beach, from burgers and craft beer to fish tacos on a waitlist worth the wait.