Week of August 24, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Wednesday, August 26th - Sunday, August 30th
Nags Head

Spectators are welcome to hit the sand and watch some of the top surfers in the region and the world compete in this late summer competition that promises to be one of the best live shows on the beach.

Wednesday, August 26th - Sunday, August 30th
Nags Head

The event is always wide open to the public, and attendees need only to find a good spot along the Nags Head beach to enjoy the show. With some of the most skilled surfers in the world competing head to head, it's one of the best displays of surfing on the Outer Banks, and definitely worth a stop for any late September OBX vacationer. Be sure and bring a camera along, as the aerial tricks performed by the sport's best are sure to be awe-inspiring, and provide some of the best action shots of your OBX vacation.

Week of September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Sunday, September 20th - Saturday, September 26th
Nags Head

Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the best surfers on the East Coast go head to head at this “grand finale” event that is renowned as one of the best surfing competitions on the Eastern Seaboard.

Week of September 21, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Sunday, September 20th - Saturday, September 26th
Nags Head

Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the best surfers on the East Coast go head to head at this “grand finale” event that is renowned as one of the best surfing competitions on the Eastern Seaboard.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Friday, October 16th
Nags Head

Top junior surfers from across the East Coast and beyond are set to return to the Outer Banks for the USA Surfing Prime Series, bringing high-level competition and exciting wave action to Jennette's Pier. Widely recognized as one of the premier junior surfing competitions in the country, the event showcases many of the nation’s top up-and-coming surfers as they compete in the next stage of elite amateur surfing.

Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Friday, October 16th
Nags Head

Top junior surfers from across the East Coast and beyond are set to return to the Outer Banks for the USA Surfing Prime Series, bringing high-level competition and exciting wave action to Jennette's Pier. Widely recognized as one of the premier junior surfing competitions in the country, the event showcases many of the nation’s top up-and-coming surfers as they compete in the next stage of elite amateur surfing.

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Lighthouse 5K Series
Aug 12

August 12, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

SANDERLING FANTASEA

Outstanding ocean views from this special vacation home.Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with King, flat screen TV, private bath; 1 with King & flat screen TV; 1 w/pyramid bunk, trundle & flat screen TV - shared bath with tub & shower); laundry...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/5
$3,890  $4,516
$626 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,212  $3,701
$489 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,212  $3,701
$489 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,715  $2,976
$261 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,672  $2,826
$154 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,623  $2,826
$203 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,699  $2,826
$127 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,699  $2,826
$127 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,699  $2,826
$127 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,735  $2,826
$91 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

5621 - Dolphin Cove

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Perched along the oceanfront in the Admirals View Condos at Milepost 14.7, Dolphin Cove offers a comfortable coastal retreat where the Atlantic...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

260 | An Aqua View

Early Check-In Every Week at 1:00PM! This wonderful, Dog Friendly, Oceanfront home has fabulous Ocean Views, beautiful décor, along with many custom touches that are sure to be a hit with your family. This is an extraordinary home, w/lots of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

BEACH KING

Discover BEACH KING in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set directly on the ocean's edge at Milepost 20.5. This oceanfront Outer Banks home offers nine bedrooms with nine private baths, a 30x16 private pool, and a hot tub. An...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

K7104 Lotus House at Kitty Hawk Shores

Welcome to Lotus House by KEES Vacations! This stunning, pet-friendly 7-bedroom Semi-Oceanfront property features pet-friendly amenities, a private heated pool, hot tub, game room, elevator, and more! You will be amazed at the beauty of this home...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

A Big Catch

Incredibly spacious and centrally located this home is a great choice for multi-generational vacations or a getaway with your favorite couples. There are plenty of places to read, watch tv, enjoy conversations or relax with the ocean views. Bedrooms...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Oak & Tide Cottage

Located in Buxton | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms Get ready to settle into vacation mode the moment you arrive. This bright and breezy beach bungalow is the ideal home base for laid-back days in Buxton, where salty air, starry skies, and simple...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms