Ryan's Guidebook

Ryan
Ryan's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Breathtaking sunsets. More calm and shallow water here on the sound side of the island. Small sandy beach. Parking area. Showers and changing stalls. Relax and enjoy the views or bring your water toys for a couple hours of fun!
17 locals recommend
Salvo Day Use Area
17 locals recommend
Breathtaking sunsets. More calm and shallow water here on the sound side of the island. Small sandy beach. Parking area. Showers and changing stalls. Relax and enjoy the views or bring your water toys for a couple hours of fun!

Groceries

Large grocery store
40 locals recommend
Food Lion
41934 NC-12
40 locals recommend
Large grocery store
A little of everything - great for last minute items. Usually open until 10:00pm and 0.6 mile from house!
18 locals recommend
Dollar General
26038 NC-12
18 locals recommend
A little of everything - great for last minute items. Usually open until 10:00pm and 0.6 mile from house!

Food scene

Great selection of craft beer, make your own 6 packs too. Boars Head deli meats. Take out sandwiches can be ordered at the counter. Can’t pass up the chicken burrito here! A couple kids sandwiches on the menu, usually PB&J or ham & cheese.
33 locals recommend
Waves Market
26006 NC-12
33 locals recommend
Great selection of craft beer, make your own 6 packs too. Boars Head deli meats. Take out sandwiches can be ordered at the counter. Can’t pass up the chicken burrito here! A couple kids sandwiches on the menu, usually PB&J or ham & cheese.
Seafood, ribs, and more. Appetizers, cocktails and a full range of beers, including cold drafts. Smooth, upscale island atmosphere with casual dining. Order food and be seated outdoors to watch an array of water sports activities on the sound side.
29 locals recommend
Watermen's Bar & Grill
25706 NC-12
29 locals recommend
Seafood, ribs, and more. Appetizers, cocktails and a full range of beers, including cold drafts. Smooth, upscale island atmosphere with casual dining. Order food and be seated outdoors to watch an array of water sports activities on the sound side.
Nice breakfast and lunch menu with specialty coffees and smoothies. Very clean and reasonably priced.
Mirro’s Cafe
Nice breakfast and lunch menu with specialty coffees and smoothies. Very clean and reasonably priced.

Activities

Pirate Ship themed playground, basketball hoop, skateboarding park, and an outdoor pavilion with seating! Bring your lunch. Kids will enjoy it here, no doubt!
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building
23646 North Carolina Highway 12