Hatteras Island Ocean Center

This Outer Banks Island Has 70 Miles of Wild Beaches and the Tallest Lighthouse in the U.S.

"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