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Happy Valentine's Day from Outer Banks Blue!❤

Celebrate Valentine's Day with those you love most and remember that experiences and memories last a life time. For Valentine's Day weekend only, when you book a 7-night vacation between Friday, 2/13/26 and Monday, 2/16/26, you'll receive $250 off your reservation! From Blue, with Love.🩵

Plan and save on your OBX vacation by clicking here🔗 https://bit.ly/4ackRKR

First off, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our little Neighborhood Italian pop-up since day one.
Last night was incredible—full house, homemade classic American-Italian dinners flying out of the kitchen, and so much great energy. Special shoutout to those who patiently waited for a table. We truly appreciate it! Seating is very limited and we're sticking to walk-ins only (no reservations), so we know it can mean a little wait sometimes.
Tonight is Valentine's Day, and we're so excited to share this cozy neighborhood Italian experience with even more of you. ❤️
Online it says we close at 8:00 p.m., but here's the deal: if we're still cooking and you're still hungry, the light stays on. Come join us—we'll keep the kitchen going until the last person is happily fed… or until we (somehow) run out of food 😂 (Spoiler: we won't).
This is a big night for all of us. We're coming in hot, fully stocked, and ready to rock and roll. See you soon—walk on in! 🍝🕯️

New to Blue for 2026😎

Reality Check is a 7 bedroom, oceanside home in Corolla that offers a private pool, beach gear credit, hot tub, and more. The home is located in the Whalehead neighborhood, just North of the grocery store and shopping centers and a 6 minute walk to the beach with the walking path on Sailfish St!🌊

Plan your vacation at our new home, WH088, today by clicking here🔗 https://bit.ly/4aju6I5

This Friday the 13th is our lucky day as we celebrate 12 years of SaltBox! ♥️ We thank YOU for making two chefs dreams come true. ♥️

Tonight we celebrate with $12 sparkling wine, red/white wine and beer flights. Also, appetizer specials and music with Devin Frazier. Reservations are almost full but our bar is available to walk-ins. We are fully booked tomorrow (Valentine’s Day) and for our Sweetheart Brunch on Sunday. We have limited availability for walk-ins on Sunday.

Thank you for your continued support through the years and let’s rock year 12/season 13! 🙌

Great night at our annual Dinner in the Dark! We hope everyone had an amazing time! Judging by the photos, it seems y'all did! We will be posting the photos a little later!

Brilliant sunshine with blue skies but cold again today. There's a fresh North breeze at 19 knots, which has ocean churning. Air and ocean temperatures are the same -- 36 degrees. Low tide 10:52 a.m. High tide 4:33 p.m. The newly constructed ocean observation platform atop the research shack was completed this week. Various types of scientific equipment will be deployed there, and the space is not open to the public.

A camellia tour is the perfect way to let your love bloom this Valentine’s Day!🌸 Enjoy a warm cup of tea, from the Garden’s own camellias, as you stroll with your honey admiring bright pops of color in the winter landscape. Your tour guide will show off our impressive collection and share camellia care tips. The tour ends in our nursery where you can purchase your own camellia!
Camellia tour ad on: $6 (plus purchase of general admission ticket) | Camellia tour for members: $6

This Valentine’s Week, we’re celebrating all kinds of duos - best friends, family, chosen family, and the people who make Aquarium visits even better. 🩷 Our Dual Membership is perfect for sharing Aquarium moments with your favorite person. It can include one named adult and a flexible guest or two named adults, making it easy to visit together!

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate? Dual Memberships can also be gifted, making it a thoughtful way to surprise someone you love with a year of Aquarium experiences. From animal pairs to unforgettable memories, some things really are better in twos.

BOOKING SPECIAL FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND💌😍

This weekend only, Blue is waiving our service fee from all call-in 2026 reservations for 7-night stays between now and and until Monday. Gift your valentine a trip to the Outer Banks or take advantage of this sale for your annual vacation. Call our local reservationists at (252) 255-1220!💕

To view our available vacation rentals, click here🔗 https://bit.ly/4ackRKR

Once you’ve found your home, call to book and earn your discount!📲

The interior of Duck Refuge😍

Duck Refuge is a 5 bedroom, semi-oceanfront home in Duck that offers a beach gear credit, Blue Standard Bedding, community pool and tennis, and more. Recent guests noted that the home was in a perfect location, very clean, and had a great beach access!🌊

Plan your vacation at SA019 today by clicking here🔗 https://bit.ly/3M2dv3i

In the midst of this cold OBX winter, we're getting excited to be back! We will be opening the first week of March (final date TBD). See you soon for delicious tacos, pizzas, calzones and more!

We're grateful for your support! 🐟