Southern Shores North Carolina Map
Southern Shores, Dare County
Explore Southern Shores, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Southern Shores, NC street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Interactive Map of Southern Shores, North Carolina
How to Use This Southern Shores, North Carolina Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Southern Shores, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Southern Shores and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Southern Shores.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Southern Shores |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 36.139053 |
| Longitude | -75.731572 |
| Population | 3,139 |
| Density | 305.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27944, 27949 |
| Area Code | 919, 984 |
| County Seat | Manteo |
| School District | Dare County Schools |
About Southern Shores, North Carolina
Southern Shores is a locality in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,139. The population density is 305.2 people per km². Southern Shores is located at 36.1391°N, 75.7316°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27949.0.
Southern Shores is a sliver of land where the Atlantic's breath is a constant, whispering presence, a place defined by its sandy soil and the tenacious green of maritime forest. It lies 30.9 miles east-southeast of Elizabeth City, NC (from Elizabeth City, NC: bearing 110°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-northwest of Kill Devil Hills. The landscape here is a delicate balance, a narrow strip of barrier island where the dunes rise like sleeping giants, their sandy flanks softened by sea oats that sway in a perpetual, gentle dance. Behind these sandy ramparts, the terrain dips into a lush, almost secretive world of ancient live oaks, their gnarled limbs draped with Spanish moss, creating a cool, dappled canopy that filters the bright Carolina sun. Salt marsh grasses, a vibrant emerald when the tide is high, fringe the western side, their feathery tips brushing against the brackish waters of the Currituck Sound, reflecting the wide, open sky in their still surfaces. The air itself carries a unique perfume – a blend of salt spray, pine needles, and the faint, sweet decay of fallen leaves, a fragrance that clings to the skin and settles deep in the lungs. The story of Southern Shores is one of careful stewardship and a desire to preserve the wild beauty that first drew settlers to these shores. Though its roots are shallower than many inland towns, its history is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of the ocean and the ingenious ways people have learned to live alongside it. Originally conceived as a planned residential community, it has retained a character distinct from its more bustling neighbors, fostering a strong sense of neighborhood and a commitment to its natural environment. The local economy, while not built on heavy industry, thrives on the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the pristine beaches and the allure of the Outer Banks, supporting a network of small businesses that cater to the coastal lifestyle. There's a quiet pride here, a recognition of the unique ecosystem that sustains Southern Shores, a place where the rhythm of life is set not by clocks, but by the tides and the ever-present song of the sea.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Hillcrest Beach Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 341° N
- Sea Oats Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 229° SW
- Town of Duck - Duck Town Park Boardwalk (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 325° NW
- Kitty Hawk Pier (Viewpoint) — 2.8 mi, 155° SE
- Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.0 mi, 177° S
- Century of Flight Monument (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 163° S
- Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.2 mi, 169° S
- Town of Kitty Hawk - Kitty Hawk Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 169° S
- Currituck Banks Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 263° W
- Currituck County Park (Local Park) — 4.5 mi, 259° W
- Theatre of Dare (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 157° SE
- Wright Brother's Shed (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 162° S
- Flight 4 (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 156° SE
- North River Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 11.8 mi, 308° NW
- Tugboat Explorer Shipwreck (Historic Ruins) — 12.7 mi, 153° SE
- Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.1 mi, 205° SW · 456k acres
- Lost Colony House (Attraction) — 14.0 mi, 175° S
- The Mother Vine (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 167° S
- Outer Banks History Center (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 167° S
- Jumpmasters Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 168° S
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 17.7 mi, 156° SE · 58k acres
- Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.5 mi, 337° NW · 16k acres
- Museum of the Albemarle (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 292° W
- Red Wolf Center (Museum) — 32.8 mi, 240° SW
- Perquimans Arts League (Arts Centre) — 41.1 mi, 275° W
- Perquimans County History Museum (Museum) — 41.2 mi, 275° W
- Witch of Pungo (Grace Sherwood) Home Site (Historic Ruins) — 41.7 mi, 340° N
- VFA-81 Battle E Winner (Public Artwork) — 48.9 mi, 341° N
- Imax (Cinema) — 49.1 mi, 344° N
- Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum (Museum) — 50.3 mi, 345° N
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About This Southern Shores Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Southern Shores, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.139053, -75.731572. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Southern Shores and Dare County.
Detailed location data for Southern Shores includes the ZIP code (27944), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Dare County (Manteo), and school district assignment (Dare County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Southern Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
