Local Recommendations

Here at Seaside Vacations, we want to help make your Outer Banks vacation hassle-free, from booking to check-in and check-out, and that includes helping you plan ahead for a fun, safe Outer Banks vacation experience. So we did some research and came up with some recommendations on some of the best allergy-friendly places to eat on the Outer Banks as well as some tips and tricks for how to make taking a vacation with a food allergy a little bit easier. Keep reading for our Guide to Visiting the Outer Banks with Food Allergies!

Nags Head was listed as one of PETA's Top Vegan-Friendly Beach Towns to visit in 2022. With locals and guests from all walks of life, the Outer Banks truly is a melting pot of wonderful ideas and great people, making this one of the easiest places to vacation while still living a plant-based lifestyle. Keep reading for our guide to eating vegetarian and vegan on the Outer Banks as well as some of our suggestions for the best plant-based fare on the beach!

One unique activity that has become very popular among families is ghost crabbing… but what exactly is ghost crabbing?

Come enjoy the taste of Muscadine wine and fresh-pressed Scuppernongs at one of the delectable venues on our very own improvised Outer Banks Wine Tour highlighting some of our favorite spots to enjoy a glass on the Outer Banks.

Explore average outer banks water temperature by month. Find the ideal beach rental any time of the year with our OBX water temperature charts!

Want to vacation like an OBX local? Here's a week’s worth of activities you can try. Read more about local favorites, from summer treats to popular landmarks!

In addition to going to the beach, taking a hang gliding adventure, or enjoying all the fun and history that the Outer Banks has to offer, you’ll also find that the Outer Banks has a wide variety of shops and boutiques to pique your interest and find something for everyone in your family to love.

One of the best things about an Outer Banks vacation is the ability to enjoy fresh-caught local seafood right off the boat at any number of fantastic local restaurants. But when you’re ready to purchase fresh, local seafood to whip up your own masterpiece, the Outer Banks also has a wide variety of local Outer Banks seafood markets that will ensure you’ve got the freshest catch available for your vacation meal. Keep reading to find the closest seafood market to your vacation home, listed by town.

When you’re looking for breaking waves on the Outer Banks, it’s not always as simple as grabbing your board and heading east until you hit the sand. Yes, the OBX is famous for some of the best breaks on the east coast. However, they’re not always as easy to locate as those off the Pacific. We asked some true OBX locals some of their go-tos for frequent swells. Graciously, they decided to divulge some of their favorite hot spots!

Everyone loves sitting around a bonfire on a cool summer night and bonfires at the beach are no exception. In fact, bonfires at the beach are even more fun because you get to enjoy the salty, fresh air and relaxing sounds of the ocean.