Surfing on the Outer Banks
May 13, 2019
One of the many attractions to the Outer Banks is surfing. We have people who moved to the Outer Banks and live year-round here mainly because they enjoy surfing. We have tourists that come here to enjoy a family vacation but also specifically to surf the ocean. Each town has a specific type of beach break. Here are some of the spots highlighted by one of the local surf gurus, Brent Nultemeier, owner of the OBX Surf Info. Best Places [...]-
Beach Vacation Safety Tip: Rip Currents...
April 20, 2019
80% Of Ocean rescues are because of rip currents. Rip Currents can be deadly. Watch the short video below about Rip currents provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Always remember to follow beach warnings such as Red or Yellow flags. Check conditions before going to the beach. If possible, stay near a lifeguard. Click on Image to enlarge. Fast Facts by NOAA Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and [...]-
Dog-Friendly Beaches on the Outer Banks
March 4, 2019
Outer Banks Dog-Friendly Beaches The Outer Banks has an outstanding reputation for offering a family friendly atmosphere in each of its beach communities from the state line in Carova to the tip of Hatteras Island and on Ocracoke Island. And if your family includes a dog we want you to know he/she is welcome to vacation on the Dog-Friendly Beaches on the Outer Banks. Let’s review the dog rules for each town: Dogs on the Beach Carova and Corolla: Dogs [...]-
Peppercorn’s Farewell New Year’s Eve Dinner
December 12, 2018
Join us for the last dinner at Peppercorn's!The End of an Era, our Peppercorn's Restaurant is closing for good. We’re throwing a Farewell New Year's Eve Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. for only $39.99. Here’s what’s on the menu. Appetizer choices:Scallop & Champagne Chowder Mixed Green SaladTopped with glazed nuts, orange segments, strawberries goat cheese crumbles, accompanied with our homemade raspberry vinaigrette Entree choices:Grilled Breast of DuckDuck breast grilled to perfection topped with our blackberry demi-glace sauce accompanied by [...]-
Holiday Events on the Outer Banks
November 28, 2018
Not dreaming about white Christmas, how about dreaming of sandy Christmas on the Outer Banks? Many families want to escape the cold weather and snowy areas and come to the Outer Banks for Christmas. Outer Banks Christmas weather can be unpredictable but we didn’t have snow the week of Christmas the last 15 years. Snow on the beach for Christmas is many locals' Christmas wish. Don’t hate us, we love snow and we rarely get it. There’s no guarantee we [...]-
