Fun Facts about Nags Head

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types of fishing --- surf, pier, inshore and offshore --- with fishing rods stored on the ceiling as well as along the walls.  The store is an authorized dealer for major tackle brands, including Fish Bites, Daiwa and Gulp, and has a large selection of fresh, frozen and live bait.  In addition, it stocks crabbing supplies, and sells sunglasses, jackets, hoodies, T-shirts and hats. The store also rents outboard and pontoon boats for sound fishing, and is an authorized outlet to purchase state-required recreational fishing licenses. We also offer Dolphin Watching Tours!

Since 2000, Taiko, located on the north wing of Outer Banks Mall,  has served exceptional Japanese cuisine to sushi lovers and those who appreciate an interesting Asian twist to vegetarian, seafood, meat, noodles and rice dishes. Under new ownership in 2012, the restaurant ‘s goal is "to continue to provide the best sushi on the Outer Banks."  Table service at this small restaurant is  prompt and pleasant, and the décor is uncluttered and tasteful.

In addition to full sushi, rolls and sashimi menus, Taiko offers favorites like miso soup, avocado salad, edamame, spring rolls, fried tofu and baby octopus. Main dishes include various stir fried noodles or rice; and chicken; pork; shrimp, eel and other seafood, or tofu combinations, teriyaki or hibachi style. A children’s menu, and beer, wine and dessert are also available. Please note:  The restaurant is closed for two hours from 3:00pm-5:00pm between lunch and dinner. Open daily, year-round.

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering great customer service, we strive to bring the latest fashions and the most popular brands to our store, while constantly staying in touch with the latest trends. Our store remains one of the most unique shops on the east coast as we offer a huge variety of products, ranging from lifestyle apparel and custom clothing to handcrafted jewelry and gifts.

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given names, like “Rake,” “Scarlet,” and “Onion.”