The Outer Banks, and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in particular, is known as one of the best bird watching destinations in the world, and the annual Wings Over Water celebrates this distinction like no other local festival. The weeklong event, which is held each October, features a wide range of educational programs, lectures, and opportunities to meet and greet with fellow birders. During this year's festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to go on guided birding trips, attend art and photography workshops, take a tram or kayak tour of National Wildlife Refuge, visit an ancient maritime forest, and much, much more. A complete schedule can be found online at the organization's website, and attendees should note that some programs do cost a small fee to participate.
July 3, 2026
Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!
Coastal Smoothie is a beloved local spot for refreshing, feel-good treats. Tucked into this charming seaside town, it serves up vibrant, made-to-order smoothies bursting with tropical flavors and fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect pick-me-up...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Endless Summer Nights, a beautifully appointed semi-oceanfront retreat located in the charming coastal...
- Waves
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Plan your Hatteras Island adventure at TREASURE ISLAND. The beach is conveniently accessed by a convenient boardwalk located just across the street and a couple of tons to the south. The open lot across the...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...
OCEANFRONT Avon – Greenwood Pl. – New for 2026! – Chart a course for relaxation at THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND, a peaceful five-bedroom/three-bath getaway perched on the handsome Hatteras Island shoreline. This impressive home invites you to...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...
A salty piece of the Outer Banks will be yours to enjoy at this beautifully decorated coastal cottage. Start your mornings spotting dolphins from the ship’s watch, or take a short stroll to the beach, just 100 yards away, for a full day of sun...
- Corolla
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — It is no modest feat to find the ideal vacation hideaway, yet FEAT IN THE SAND may come the closest to fulfilling your wish. Settle into four levels of inspired vacation living — thoughtfully refreshed...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...
You will love the short stroll to the Town of Duck. The Duck House is steps away from your favorite restaurants and all the great shops in Duck. The Duck boardwalk not only features shopping and places to eat, the boardwalk has beautiful sunsets...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...
Oceanfront Outer Banks Escape – Milepost 3 If you dream of waking up to the sound of waves and watching dolphins play just off shore, this Milepost 3 oceanfront cottage is your perfect Outer Banks getaway. Just steps from the sand—only 5 yards...
- Kitty Hawk
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms