| |
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
surf fishing, surfers, kiteboarding, sailboarding, sunbathers,
boaters, campers, RV lovers, beachcombers and history buffs.
Popular Tourism Area
Official census
numbers show Frisco as only 401 residences as of 2000, but 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.
With plenty of
Hatteras Island tackle shops, restaurants, motels and unique
bed &breakfasts
available, Frisco makes a very inviting place to enjoy your
favorite outdoor activities. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Local Controversy
Becomes National Concern |
|
| |
Currently
Hatteras Island is deeply embroiled in some
serious issues. Along with the fuel and housing crunch that all
American's are feeling, the local businesses and citizens are
also
forced to take an active roll in defending the area’s right
to your free and open beaches which have been the trademark
of this area. Please don't forget that open beaches has
always been the basis of our local economy long
before the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife
arrived with their promises to keep it that way.
If you would like to read more
about the Hatteras Island "beach access" issues please refer to
the NPS website and read about why the
NPS
felt it necessary to close public access to our North Carolina
public beaches despite their own statistics showing that it was
unnecessary. Please also research the opposing views presented
and documented at the
Island Free Press.
Local Hatteras Island citizens would like for any potential
visitors to be better informed before they make any decisions
regarding their beach access or eventual loss of it.
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
The Fishing |
|
| |
Although there are always plenty of things to see and
do in Frisco, the main attraction remains the surf fishing on the
beautiful beaches.
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
that day. Nearby Hatteras Inlet also offers a
"world class" destination for offshore trolling for tuna,
marlin, wahoo and dolphin (dorado). See our special fishing page
here.
Frisco has a very well stocked tackle shop, Frisco
Rod & Gun which can supply anglers with fresh bait and even
fresher advice. If you didn't bring a four wheel drive, you can
also try your luck on the Frisco Pier. This pier is known to be
ultra-productive and is run by some great folks that will help you with
everything from gear to bait. For
those folks with a competitive fishing spirit check out the annual tournaments
offered by the
Cape
Hatteras Anglers Club.
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Activities Galore! |
|
| |
Here is a list of the many activities available on
Hatteras Island for Frisco visitors. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
 |
Hatteras
Island Guide
|
Looking for the important Hatteras Island information
that will help jumpstart your vacation? This brochure
gives you lists of things to do, historic attractions, sports
activities, grocery stores, churches, medical
information, fishing info, marinas, tackle shops,
restaurants, campgrounds, realtors, federal and county
agencies, local museums, and much more. |
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| |
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, spies and lifesaving
stations just to name some of the local inhabitants. This area was once
known for its fierce pirates including the infamous character named 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 coast, 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. Check out some interesting and brief history information
here.
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
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 of North Carolina. |
|
| |
|
|
| |
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 for 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.
Check out the online Visitor Guides for neighboring
villages of
Hatteras,
Buxton,
Avon,
Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo,
NC.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
