"At the Hatteras Island Ocean Center in Hatteras Village you can join guided kayak tours where you pretty much show up and paddle, and the center serves as a local hub for on-the-water activities and instruction." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines