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Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Tuesday, October 13th - Sunday, October 18th
Rodanthe

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.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

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...

Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Beach Royalty

Beach Royalty gives you unbelievable luxury with the back drop setting of the Atlantic Ocean. A private boardwalk leads the way to the sandy beach and the gorgeous ocean. Enjoy your very own sunrise from the expansive decking on the beach and...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

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...

Blue Yonder SS-41

Where the surf meets the sky, settle into your beach vacation at Blue Yonder, a modern, four-bedroom, pet-friendly, semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores. Located less than a mile north of Kitty Hawk Pier and just south of the popular town of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
9/26 - 10/3
$1,937  $2,137
$200 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

ABSOLUTE PARADISE

1,950 square foot, well-maintained vacation home with good ocean view in quiet, low-traffic area. 105 yards to beach access, less than a 3 minute walk! This home is gorgeous and every detail has been tended to - all you have to do is relax and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/25 - 10/2
$1,933  $2,433
$500 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,990  $2,433
$443 off
10/9 - 10/16
$2,033  $2,433
$400 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,767  $2,100
$333 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

1435 - The Whalecome Inn

BEACH GEAR INCLUDED FOR 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to The Whalecome Inn, your home away from home on the Outer Banks. Located in the charming Whalehead Club...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

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...

Serenity in Duck

Experience the epitome of coastal living in this stunning home with vaulted ceilings and panoramic ocean views. Situated just three lots from the beach, this residence offers a short stroll to the Sea Ridge private community access, ensuring your...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Knotty Pelican 220

Enjoy ocean views and direct beach access just across the street from Knotty Pelican, a semi-oceanfront home in the heart of Kitty Hawk. This spacious retreat boasts an open-concept design perfect for gathering with loved ones. The fully-equipped...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

899 | Casa Dianey

Casa Dianey is a terrific Southern Shores vacation home boasting lovely décor & a relaxing Oceanside location that is within an easy walking distance of the Beach (approximately 380 feet to the Beach Access at Purple Martin Lane). An Elevator...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14