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Waves is located on the northern end of Hatteras Island, the second village below Oregon Inlet and The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Like Salvo, a drive through the older sections of Waves will reveal the tools of the fishing trade - stacked crab pots, fish boxes, nets, and boats.
These villages maintained distinct identities and community pride. Like all of the villages of Hatteras, they were very clan-like and independent. In fact, the islanders rejected an early proposal by the State of North Carolina which suggested that the much-needed Highway 12 would be built if the villages would agree on a consolidated school. Highway 12 was eventually built, and the children do attend the same school system.
Waves is an unincorporated community located in Dare County, North Carolina, on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Originally (with Rodanthe and Salvo) part of the settlement of Chicamacomico, Waves was known as South Rodanthe until 1939. In this approximate location a low sandy promontory known as Cape Kenrick is shown on colonial era maps associated with Wimble Shoals just offshore. The Northern border of Waves is generally considered to be the ditch that runs under Highway 12 just South of Resort Rodanthe Drive.
The Waves area of Chicamacomico is dominated by campgrounds both large and small as well as numerous rental houses.
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Waves Vacation Rentals in Outer Banks, NC |
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Double Deuce House
Bed: 5 Bath: 6 Sleep: 12
Waves, North Carolina, United States
Every member of your family can double their vacation pleasure at the DOUBLE DEUCE. You can have both sound and ocean views from the crows nest of thi ... View Details |
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Where its always Happy Hour
Bed: 5 Bath: 3 Sleep: 10
Waves, North Carolina, United States
Located in the beautiful, one of a kind village of Waves! It is located on a quiet street. It is an easy walk to the ocean and is located across the s ... View Details |
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8BR with 18 Seat Movie Theater Booking
Bed: 8 Bath: 8 Sleep: 22
Waves, North Carolina, United States
New for 2009, we have high speed wireless internet(w/o computer) installed so you can feel like you never left work(only kidding). Did you say private ... View Details |
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Surf N Sea House
Bed: 8 Bath: 8 Sleep: 18
Waves, North Carolina, United States
Built in 2003, this 4,256 sq/ft. Semi-Oceanfront, Waves - 25223 La Wave Dr. home is just Seconds from the ocean with 10\' of ocean frontage! Just one ... View Details |
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Sea Pearl - Surf or Sound Realty Waves,
Bed: 6 Bath: 4 Sleep: 12
Waves, North Carolina, United States
OCEANFRONT Waves- O\'Neal Road A true seaside jewel, \"SEA PEARL\" glimmers with luxury. Bright, tasteful décor lends a Caribbean feel to the sunny in ... View Details |
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Waves Attractions and Activities
Nearby sightseeing attractions include the historic village of Ocracoke on Ocracoke Island, Roanoke Island (site of the famous Lost Colony), the North Carolina Aquarium, the North Carolina Maritime Museum and the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills. The things to see, do and experience on Hatteras Island, near the town of Waves, is almost endless - making it a perfect vacation destination. Also located in Waves is the home gallery of local wildlife artist and naturalist, Michael Halminski. His photography has appeared in many exhibits and galleries over the past 30 years and in many wildlife and conservation publications.
Historic Sites
Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station Historic Site (1.98 miles from center of Waves).
Wildlife
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge (14.18 miles from center of Waves).
Beaches
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (14.21 miles from center of Waves).
Activities
A drive through the village of Waves takes you past stacked crab pots, large nets, boats and fish boxes and other tools of the fishing trade. It's an interesting place to visit and a quiet spot from which to explore the whole island, most of which is covered by the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which was the first national seashore in the country. Here, you can indulge in activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, shelling, crabbing, hiking, camping, biking and birdwatching.
In this area, families can enjoy a Waterfall Park, fishing pier and numerous water sports, including parasailing, kayaking and windsurfing. Waves is the site of a popular public windsurfing launch area. |
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Latest Waves Outer Banks (North Carolina) Vacation News |
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Road Back from Accident Gives Pediatrician a New Medical Tool: HopeWilliamsburg Yorktown DailyThe 52-year-old doctor was on a family vacation with his wife and son in the Outer Banks on Labor Day weekend when the accident happened. He was swimming in the surf of a wave on his boogie board when he was dragged under the shallow water, ... |
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Television movies for the week of Jan. 15Pittsburgh Post GazetteDuring a vacation in Egypt, an unexpected love affair arises between a magazine editor and her husband's former colleague. (PG) (1:30) TMC: Fri. 10:35 AM (CC) • Cameraman: The Life & Work of Jack Cardiff '10. Jack Cardiff. Martin Scorsese, Kirk Douglas ... |
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