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.
October 17, 2026
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Fabulous ocean views set the pace for Livin the Dream, this gorgeous semi-oceanfront property in South Nags Head. Just across the street from the beach...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.This charming beach cottage is perfect for a getaway with your loved ones. With updated and stylish finishes “Corolla Mode” offers an inviting...
- Corolla
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...
Welcome to The Purser's Cottage at Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...
- Nags Head
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...
SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - In the heart of Rodanthe sits this well-maintained and handsomely decorated traditional beach box home. HOOK, WINE & SINKER beach access is close to the oceanfront making beach days simple for all. Free...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...
Just a short walk to the beach, Carolina Breeze is a lovely 4 bedroom 2 bath oceanside beach cottage in Kitty Hawk. Located on a small side street, Carolina Breeze is in a great location with access to the beach within a few hundred feet. You will...
- Kitty Hawk
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...
Discover SURROUND SOUND in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where sound views greet you from every level. This soundfront home in Monteray Shores sits just across the street from the clubhouse, and a 28 x 14 private pool and a...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...
OCEANVIEW Avon - N. Kinnakeet Dr. - Secure hero status with your family by booking your next vacation at TRIDENT. Located just two tons back from the ocean, beach access is a breeze. The accommodations are epic with a private master suite on the...
- Avon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms