Southern Shores, North Carolina
Southern Shores is a town of 3,139 people in Dare County, North Carolina.
Why visit Southern Shores
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 12 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wright Memorial Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Southern Shores
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southern Shores
Southern Shores is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on the Outer Banks and the population was 3,107 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Southern Shores, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
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Wright Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Restaurants and cafes12
Shore Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.4 mi
1 Ocean Boulevard
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Southern Shores Pizza & Deli
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.4 mi
1 Ocean Boulevard, Southern Shores
Where to stay6
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
5353 North Virginia DareTrail, Kitty Hawk
the sands inn
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
5228 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk Pier
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
5353 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk
Churches and places of worship1
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.4 mi
40 Pintail Trail, Southern Shores
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Healthcare1
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
5312 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk
Map of Southern Shores
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 37°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 73°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 72°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 58°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Manteo Ap (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dare County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
First Flight Airport (FFA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Kitty Hawk 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Kill Devil Hills 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Grandy 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Nags Head 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Manteo 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Wanchese 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Camden 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Elizabeth City 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Moyock 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Virginia Beach 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 5 Miles to Duck, North Carolina Highway 12, Southern Shores, North Carolina (14282500750), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wright Memorial Bridge (2022), engineerchange, CC BY 2.0
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