Beach Access: Raleigh & Ferris Avenue
352 yards — 5-min walk from Wright by the Beach
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.
Two town-maintained access points sit just a short walk from Wright by the Beach — Raleigh Avenue and Ferris Avenue — and both have paved parking, handicap parking, an accessible beach overlook, an outdoor shower, and a porta john.
Our recommendation: take Raleigh Avenue. It's a flat, no-stairs walk the whole way, which makes it the easiest route with a cooler, folding chairs, or kids in tow. Ferris Avenue is right nearby with the exact same amenities if you'd rather switch it up.
The beach here is wide, soft, classic Kill Devil Hills sand — good for swimming, sunbathing, and surf fishing. There's no lifeguard on duty at either access, so it's best for confident swimmers and families keeping a close eye on kids.
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.
≈ 1.5 miles — 5-min drive
Avalon Fishing Pier
A classic 1958 Outer Banks pier — fish, grab a snack, or just watch the sunrise stretch down the coast.
≈ 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.