Kitty Hawk: Starfish Lane

Starfish Lane is a public beach access point in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, managed by the Town of Kitty Hawk and located about a mile from the center of town. It offers a straightforward way onto the beach from a residential lane. Summer is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from the Manteo airport weather station, about 11 miles away, show July highs around 86°F with lows near 73°F, and August close behind at 84°F. June and September are a little milder, with highs of 82°F and 79°F. Spring and fall bring comfortable days: May averages a high of 75°F and October 71°F, while April and November sit at 68°F and 61°F. Winter is cool, with January highs near 51°F and lows around 36°F, and snow is essentially absent year-round. Rain falls on six to nine days in a typical month, with July the wettest and September through November the driest. Beyond the sand, the WB TR Historic Monument Trails are about 4 miles away. The FR TR HQ/Lost Colony Admin Bldg Trail sits roughly 9 miles off, making either an easy addition to a beach day.