Frisco, North Carolina

Frisco is situated on a narrow strip of sand called Hatteras Island and is a part of North Carolina's Outer Banks (OBX). It is a popular destination for fishermen, surfers, kite-boarding, sail-boarding and beach lovers.

Popular Tourism Area

Although the number of year-round residents was only 401 as of 2000, this town swells with visitors from April through November. Frisco is approximately six miles long and it has one main highway (Rt. 12) entering and exiting. Even in the peak of the tourism season traffic is never a real problem here. The six miles of Frisco's beaches are part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and they are under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. Visitors with a four wheel drive vehicle are permitted to drive on most of the Frisco's Atlantic Ocean beaches. Check the rules and regulations concerning four wheel drive vehicles on the beach.

One of the main tourism attractions for the area remains the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse located in the neighboring town of Buxton. The lighthouse is reported to be the tallest lighthouse in the United States and made history when it was moved in the late 1990s to protect it from beach erosion. Check out the NPS's lighthouse live cam here.

The Fishing

Although there are always plenty of things to see and do in Frisco, the main attraction remains the surf fishing on the beach.  Anglers try for many different species throughout the year including red drum, striped bass (that's rockfish to the locals), bluefish, speckled trout, flounder, spanish mackerel, whiting (sea mullet), spot, croaker, black drum, various sharks and pompano just to name a few. It's hard to beat a relaxing day in the sun waiting for your rod to bend and then having the pleasure of eating fresh fish for dinner that you just caught.

Frisco has two very well stocked tackle shops; Frisco Rod & Gun and Frisco Tackle. Both can supply anglers with fresh bait and even fresher advice. If you didn't bring your four wheel drive, you can always try your luck on the Frisco Pier. This pier is known to be ultra-productive with some great folks to help you all the way. For those folks with a competitive fishing spirit check out the tournaments offered by the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club.

Other Recreation

Many tourists come to just sunbath and play in the ocean. Some enjoy surfing and sail-boarding. Neighboring Buxton even offers beach horseback riding. Across from Frisco Rod & Gun there is  (Ocean Edge Golf Course) which is a par three golf course for those who just can't leave the clubs at home. After a fun day on the beach you can even play an 18 hole round of mini-golf or race around at the local go-cart track at Frisco Mini-Golf and Karts. There are always some interesting and fun activities going on at the nearby Fesseden Center in Buxton like basketball, dance lessons, softball and soccer.   

History

All of North Carolina's coastal towns have an interesting past. Frisco is no exception. Through the years we've had Native Americans, pirates, soldiers from various wars, spies and lifesaving stations just to name some of the local inhabitants. This area was once known for its fierce pirates including the infamous Edward Teach better known as Blackbeard. Bath, NC was where Blackbeard called home but he is reported to have hidden treasure all along the NC coats most of which has never been found! If you are interested in our past history check out the many books available at the Pea Island Visitor Center operated by the US Fish and Wildlife service and Amazon.com. These books can be very interesting, informative and sometimes bone chilling.   

Government

Frisco is unincorporated and is represented on the Dare County Board of Commissioners. The Dare County Sheriff's Office located in the town of Hatteras patrols Frisco. Water and garbage pick up are also provided by Dare County as are all other services that are not provided by the state. 

Neighbors

There are several established housing developments within Frisco including Spencer's Woods, Brigands Bay and Indiantown Shores with several more in the making. The Hatteras Island lifestyle and property values tend to be on the upper end which makes it a great retirement destination folks that are looking for a more serine and exclusive lifestyle. Because of the close proximity to Avon, Buxton, and Hatteras there is always something going on near Frisco, NC.  For more information about housing and neighborhoods click to receive our free Visitors Guide.