Beach houses are booked and teeming with family reunions, hotels turn on “No Vacancy” signs, rentals shops are out of umbrellas and chairs, restaurants are jam-packed with vacationers waiting for fresh-caught seafood, traffic crawls … ahh it’s summer in The Outer Banks. For the past fifty years The Outer Banks (OBX) has been a popular beach vacation spot and its popularity has only grown over the years. With it’s big beaches, clear blue water, surf break, and sound-side activities it’s no wonder thousands flock here each summer to enjoy a week of relaxation in the sun.
The Outer Banks is a barrier island off of the coast of North Carolina stretching from the Currituck lighthouse to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, both of which are also well-known attractions. The beaches along the coast promote a laid-back beach experience allowing dogs on most beaches, surfing, kiting, and kayaking. Families flock to the beaches each day with beach games, chairs, umbrellas, rafts, surfboards and boogie boards to get the most out of a day at the beach. Other attractions aside from the beach include The Wright Brother’s Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, which marks the location of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first flight. The OBX has also become a popular spot for those who wish to learn kite boarding, surfing, and windsurfing as the wind tends to be strong and there tends to be a good break. There are also numerous businesses that offer the instruction and equipment rental for all of these sports.
Over the years the OBX has also become a hot spot for beach weddings. With the clean sand and blue water, a wedding at sunset is absolutely picturesque. What better place could you think of to say your vows with your toes in the sand?
With a great mix of history, beach time, putt-putt golf and thousands of restaurants it’s no wonder that the OBX is a great destination for people looking to get a breath of fresh sea air and escape the inland humidity. Come down to the beach for a great time!
