Outer Banks, NC

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Get Behind the Scenes at the Coastal Studies Institute

When you’re driving along Highway 345 toward Wanchese, Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) is a surprising sight. Perched along the Croatan Sound, the white, many-windowed, modern building stands in stark contrast to the acres of surrounding marshland and inspires curiosity about what's going on inside. A world-class marine science facility, CSI sits on a 200-acre site of by marsh, scrub and forested wetlands and estuarine ecosystems. It’s the perfect base to study coastal... Read More

Spring Cleaning the Outer Banks Beaches

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the Outer...

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Show the Outer Banks National Parks Some Love...

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Dive into Outer Banks History at These Museum...

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Outer Banks Beach Report

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Top Picks: Nightlife

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Taste of the Beach
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Jolly's 2nd Annual GRUB Like a Pirate! - Taste of the Beach
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Manteo
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar, Friday Night Flights
NouVines
Manteo
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
NouVines, First Friday with Toolan & Evans
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 10:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, The Ramble
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Tour of the British Isles - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Nags Head
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Classic Outer Banks 4×4 at Dirty Dick's - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Jolly's 2nd Annual GRUB Like a Pirate! - Taste of the Beach
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Doc Perkins
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Tour of the British Isles - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Nags Head
Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Classic Outer Banks 4×4 at Dirty Dick's - Taste of the Beach
Top Picks: Daytime Entertainment & Special Events

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Taste of the Beach
Kill Devil Hills
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Jolly's 2nd Annual GRUB Like a Pirate! - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Kitty Hawk
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Land & Sea Tapas Adventure in Kitty Hawk - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Duck
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Duck Tapas Crawl - Taste of the Beach
Lost Colony Tavern
Manteo
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Lost Colony Tavern, Tour of the British Isles - Taste of the Beach
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Performance Foodservice's Outer Banks Chowder Cookoff - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Nags Head
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Classic Outer Banks 4×4 at Dirty Dick's - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Kill Devil Hills
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Jolly's 2nd Annual GRUB Like a Pirate! - Taste of the Beach
Taste of the Beach
Kitty Hawk
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Taste of the Beach, Land & Sea Tapas Adventure in Kitty Hawk - Taste of the Beach
Outer Banks Brewing Station
Kill Devil Hills
Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Outer Banks Brewing Station, Jazz Brunch & Bottomless Mimosas - Taste of the Beach
Sanctuary Vineyards
Jarvisburg
Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sanctuary Vineyards, Toast the Coast: NC’s Finest Wines & Cheeses - Taste of the Beach
Top Picks: Great Plates

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Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Duck
Old Bay spiked crab stock laced with sherry, jumbo lump crab & cream finished with fried saltines. More info - Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails
Red Sky Casual Dining & Cocktails, Creamy Crab Soup
NC Coast Grill & Bar
Kitty Hawk
Fresh herb panko crusted Scottish salmon flat iron grilled served on garam masala chole (chickpeas & potato) finished with a yogurt... More info - NC Coast Grill & Bar
NC Coast Grill & Bar, Punjabi Salmon
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Manteo
Multigrain toast, avocado smash, easy eggs, lemon arugula salad, chili oil More info - Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar
Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking & Bar, Firetender Avocado Toast
Whalehead Brewery
Corolla
Change it up and try up to four of our different beers or seltzers. More info - Whalehead Brewery
Whalehead Brewery, Beer Flights
White's Shopping Center
Manns Harbor
Make sure to check our Facebook page to see what daily desserts are being served. More info - White's Shopping Center
White's Shopping Center, Homemade Desserts
Oceanas Bistro
Avon
Sautee in a white wine creamy garlic sauce served with grilled bread More info - Oceanas Bistro
Oceanas Bistro, Pei Mussels
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Corolla
Slow Roasted NC Style Pork with House Baked Mac & Cheese Topped with Fried Pickled Red Onions, Scallions and Garlic Bread Crumbs More info - Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill, Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
Outer Banks Boil Company
Avon, Corolla, Kitty Hawk
Our ‘CRAB POT” includes red bliss potatoes, an ear of sweet corn, authentic andouille sausage, sweet onions and jumbo shrimp all layered... More info - Outer Banks Boil Company
Outer Banks Boil Company, The Crab Pot
Outland Seafood
Manns Harbor
Salty goodness from North Carolina and Virginia. By the dozen, half bushel, full bushel, or pint. Seasonal availability. More info - Outland Seafood
Outland Seafood, Oysters
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Nags Head
All Lucious Lump, Broiled. No filler. Your choice of 2 sides. More info - Kelly's Outer Banks Catering
Kelly's Outer Banks Catering, Kelly’s World Famous Crab Cakes
Top Picks: Shopping Must Haves

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Outer Banks Boarding Company
Nags Head
COTTON JACQUARD 400GSM. 100% COTTON. Zipper closure. Woven. H:420mm W:570mm D:180mm. 40L. Cotton webbing. Large main section. Woven flag... More info - Outer Banks Boarding Company
Outer Banks Boarding Company, Rip Curl Mixed Jacquard 40L Tote
TRiO Restaurant & Market
Kitty Hawk
You can always add some color to your dinner with our world market selections. More info - TRiO Restaurant & Market
TRiO Restaurant & Market, Organic Pasta
Cotton Gin
Corolla, Duck, Nags Head
Xtratuf boots are the best way to prepare for any outdoor adventure. Find them at The Cotton Gin! More info - Cotton Gin
Cotton Gin, Xtratuf Boots
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Hatteras
Local and hand crafted pottery in matching sets or individual pieces. More info - Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn
Blue Pelican Gallery Gifts & Yarn, Pottery
Birthday Suits
Corolla, Duck, Kill Devil Hills
We always carry a wide variety of flannels in numerous brands and sizes. More info - Birthday Suits
Birthday Suits, Men's Tops
Absolutely Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk
Create your own custom license plate signs. More info - Absolutely Outer Banks
Absolutely Outer Banks, Custom License Plate Date
Ocracoke Variety Store
Ocracoke
Ocracoke Variety Store, Ocracoke Stickers
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
Corolla
What's vacation without a souvenir tee? Get your ultra comfy OBX Bait & Tackle t-shirt here. More info - OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks
OBX Bait & Tackle Corolla Outer Banks, Souvenir T-Shirts
Breeze Thru Avon
Avon
Choose from our large selection of beers and keg sizes. Reserve yours today! More info - Breeze Thru Avon
Breeze Thru Avon, Kegs
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