Local Recommendations

One of the best things about an Outer Banks vacation is the ability to enjoy fresh-caught local seafood right off the boat at any number of fantastic local restaurants. But when you’re ready to purchase fresh, local seafood to whip up your own masterpiece, the Outer Banks also has a wide variety of local Outer Banks seafood markets that will ensure you’ve got the freshest catch available for your vacation meal. Keep reading to find the closest seafood market to your vacation home, listed by town.

When you’re looking for breaking waves on the Outer Banks, it’s not always as simple as grabbing your board and heading east until you hit the sand. Yes, the OBX is famous for some of the best breaks on the east coast. However, they’re not always as easy to locate as those off the Pacific. We asked some true OBX locals some of their go-tos for frequent swells. Graciously, they decided to divulge some of their favorite hot spots!

Everyone loves sitting around a bonfire on a cool summer night and bonfires at the beach are no exception. In fact, bonfires at the beach are even more fun because you get to enjoy the salty, fresh air and relaxing sounds of the ocean.

Vacations are all about taking a break and enjoying time with loved ones, but it's also a great time to step up your Instagram game! You've already packed your cutest outfits, now you just need to find the best backdrops to make your picture POP - and we can help:)

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Last week I took my first Outer Banks hang gliding lesson on the sand...

Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head is the place you want to go if you want to try hang gliding during your Outer Banks vacation. They offer dune hang gliding at Jockey’s Ridge state park in Nags Head.  They also offer tandem hang gliding where...

When you think of visiting the beach, you are probably picturing bright, sunny days out by the ocean. While there is nothing like a sunny beach day, your fun doesn’t have to end just because the moon has come out. In fact, there are dozens...

So much has changed since the beginning of 2020 due to Coronavirus in the US. In June, the NC Aquarium system closed all their facilities to help stop the spread of disease. Although some facilities have since reopened, the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island remains...

Today, we continue to explore the different accolades the Outer Banks has received from some of the most well-known magazines, reviewers and other travel authorities. We already know that the Outer Banks is the #1 Best Family Beach Vacation in the USA, a top Affordable Honeymoon Vacation...

Whether you are planning on sharing your vacation fun across Facebook and Instagram or you just want to some photos for a family album, taking selfies is a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime! Luckily, when you visit the Outer Banks,...