2026 Outer Banks Coastal Life Guide

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 Center in Corolla, Mike Dianna's Grill Room is owned and operated by a true Corolla local who grew up here and has lived in the area since 1984.

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café. Since it first opened in 1996, Basnight’s has been the restaurant where all the movers and shakers in the state would eat when they visted the barrier islands. Owned by Outer Banks native and former state Sen...

Black Pelican

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 best wood-fired pizzas complete with a beautiful ocean view from the dining rooms and outdoor deck. The restaurant is big enough to handle large parties, but the setting is intimate enough for a cozy date.

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

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, we’d love to make it easy for you! DUCK • KITTY HAWK • SOUTHERN SHORES • COROLLA

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

Your Best Days on the Water Start Here! The Outer Banks’ newest full-service marine dealership. We look forward to serving you and your family as you pursue your passions on the water. Quality • Reliability • Performance &bull...

Curtis Bros a licensed contractor in the OBX. We are a full-service construction firm built on a foundation of ethical values, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality. We are committed to building the community and enriching the...

Beachside Bistro is a charming oceanfront restaurant in Kill Devil Hills offering American Coastal cuisine in the heart of the Outer Banks. With a focus on fresh flavors and creative dishes, the bistro provides a welcoming atmosphere for both...

Our mission is to make sure your Outer Banks home is healthier, safer and more efficient. We do that by providing simple, honest HVAC repair, installation, and improvement services. We do that by providing simple, honest HVAC repair, installation...

Gibson Clean, LLC is a local, family‑oriented exterior cleaning service—best known across the Outer Banks for tackling pressure and soft‑washing projects with care and precision. We specialize in exterior house washing tailored to coastal...

Transform your home with the trusted experts at Beach Painting and Beach Construction Group in Kill Devil Hills. For over 20 years, Beach Painting has delivered professional interior and exterior painting, renovations, carpentry, and dependable home...

Welcome to Dirty Habit Offroad, Premier Aftermarket Jeep Parts & Accessories dealer in the Outer Banks, NC! Virtually three businesses in one, our Retail Showroom is Full of Jeep Parts & Accessories. As an Independent Dealer, we have Custom...

With over 23 years of experience in window treatments on the Outer Banks, FullTilt Blinds & Shutters know what products work well in the harsh environment of the coast of North Carolina. And we know how guests on vacation may treat your house...

Hurricane Construction is a General Contractor specializing in remodeling, windows, siding, decks, pavers and pools. Call for FREE estimate! We have never limited ourselves to one aspect of the business or where we work. We work from Hatteras to...

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Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

THE MISTY SEA

“The Misty Sea” is a four bedroom, three bathroom Outer Banks rental home, located in a wooded setting with 2,600 square feet of living area and 1,100 square feet of decks. Enjoy your morning coffee in the breezy screen porch or a relaxing early...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/7 - 6/14
$3,367  $3,863
$496 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,276  $4,689
$413 off
7/26 - 8/2
$4,483  $4,689
$206 off
8/9 - 8/16
$4,402  $4,487
$85 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,348  $2,414
$66 off
VILLA ROSA

Overview Prepare to give a standing ovation for a showstopping beach vacation when you reserve Villa Rosa. This oceanfront retreat offers a prime location, comfortable furnishings, and premium amenities, including a private bath in each...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
PELICANS NEST SOUNDSIDE

“Pelican’s Nest Soundside” is a peaceful waterfront retreat tucked away on the quiet and scenic soundside of Duck, North Carolina. This inviting 3-bedroom soundfront vacation home offers stunning Currituck Sound views, a private dock, and a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/31 - 6/7
$2,331  $2,537
$206 off
6/7 - 6/14
$2,579  $2,812
$233 off
6/14 - 6/21
$2,702  $2,950
$248 off
7/19 - 7/26
$3,068  $3,225
$157 off
7/26 - 8/2
$3,088  $3,225
$137 off
8/2 - 8/9
$3,088  $3,225
$137 off
8/9 - 8/16
$2,533  $2,674
$141 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,289  $2,399
$110 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,090  $2,269
$179 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,757  $1,856
$99 off