25 Feb 2026
Curious about which town to visit in the Outer Banks? See what we love about Duck, Corolla, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and other local communities.
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Enjoy OBX with our Vacation Tips
Vacations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are full on fun in the sun. Across this awesome string of barrier islands, you can surf pumping waves, enjoy freshly caught seafood, participate in fun festivals, and of course, spend time at the beach with your friends and family. For over 50 years, we’ve helped Outer Banks visitors make the most out of their beach vacation. Our Outer Banks Top lists give you useful tips to plan your next OBX getaway.
4 Jan 2026
We absolutely love that the Outer Banks has been the venue of choice for popping the question! The Outer Banks sets the stage for unforgettable moments,...
12 Feb 2025
With Spring upon us, we must prepare for many beautiful and warm days at the beach! The water may be too cold to swim (maybe not...
2 Jan 2025
Nags Head is one of the most commonly known Outer Banks towns. It spans from milepost 10 to milepost 16.5. It is famous for Jockey's Ridge,...
1 Jul 2024
Remember when vacations meant making new friends on the beach or down at the pool — and after hours of fun in the sun, rinsing off...
24 Jun 2024
If this is your first time visiting the Outer Banks, your vacation planning research has likely led you to Google results full of the places mentioned...
10 Jan 2024
If you were one of the lucky recipients of our 2023 Wall Calendar, you have likely had a sneak peek at some of the fantastic views...
8 Jun 2023
The Outer Banks is rich with history! A coastline scattered with numerous shipwrecks, the mystery of wild Spanish Mustang that roam the shorelines of Carova to...
20 Apr 2023
Just wrapped up an intense Deadliest Catch marathon and have the sudden need to eat your weight in crab legs? As luck would have it, we...
19 Mar 2023
Traveling to the Outer Banks with kids? If so, you’ll want to check out our list of top things to do with kids on the Outer...