The holiday season is upon us, and there are a multitude of markets and shopping extravaganzas where you can support small businesses. Shop local and you're guaranteed to discover a gift that’s perfect for the Outer Banks lover in your life.
Heading to the Outer Banks to spend time with family and friends this Thanksgiving? If you’re not in the mood for cooking and dishes, then you’re in luck! Take a load off and check out these local restaurants, all offering full Thanksgiving menus, as well...
Picture this: a warm, sunny day vacationing on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks. Frolicking in the surf, building sandcastles, catching ghost crabs. Could life get much better?
Then, just as you sit back in your beach chair to reapply sunscreen and sip a...
Basking in the warm sun, watching the waves crash at the shore; visitors and locals alike can agree that fishing is one of the most relaxing and gratifying pastimes to enjoy here on the Outer Banks. Known for the fresh, local...
July 28, 2022 Update
After several delays that prolonged completion, the Jug Handle Bridge has officially opened to traffic!
A damaged expansion joint, a mid-May nor’easter, and issues with the pavement markings meeting the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT)'s specifications for quality or reflectivity, postponed...
Trying to decide which area on the Outer Banks is right for you and your family can be confusing, considering each individual town on this 130-mile stretch of barrier islands offers such a unique vacation experience! From Carova beach to Hatteras Island, whether you're visiting...
As autumn turns to winter, our days are getting shorter and our nights are longer. But just because the evening arrives earlier than we might like doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop. There is still plenty to do after dark during your beach...
Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday season. Soon, Christmas music will blare from our radios, and Black Friday shoppers will flock to the outlet malls, but first there must be turkey. It has...
This map contains public beach and sound access points throughout the Outer Banks, NC. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has provided a printable list of all beach and sound accesses complete with the amenities available at each location. (View and Print here) Amenities include but are not limited to: an on duty lifeguard, shower, bath house, wooden walkway, handicap/general parking, picnic area, and public boat ramps.
