The Outer Banks Parade of Homes offers visitors a rare opportunity to step inside some of the most stunning homes on the OBX while exploring the latest trends in coastal architecture, interior design, landscaping, and custom homebuilding. Hosted by the Outer Banks Home Builders Association, the annual event showcases a collection of newly built and professionally designed homes located throughout the Outer Banks.
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.
Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.
June 19, 2026
(+ more dates)Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course
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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! PETS ARE ALLOWED FOR 2026! Sandcastle By The Sea offers stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean to the East, the Pamlico Sound to the West...
- Rodanthe
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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...
Welcome to your perfect beach escape! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Ocean Sands Section B offers beautiful ocean views and an unbeatable location just 20 yards from the beach access — close enough to hear the waves and be on the sand in...
- Corolla
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...
You’ll be feeling the sand beneath your toes in no time when you stay at Knob Hill East, an oceanside Corolla vacation cottage located just 186 yards from the nearest beach access! The large den which doubles as a second living area will come in...
- Corolla
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 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...
**Disclaimer: Home does not accommodate Early Check In** Dream of Jeanne is a beautifully decorated, spacious vacation home in Nags Head. Great location, just 60 yards to the beach access. When you're not at the beach, the 20x10 private pool and...
- Nags Head
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.What a great spot for your family when you are all about the sun, the waves, and the Outer Banks! This lovely duplex offers a private hot tub for you...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
Located in the Ocean Sands community, Stuck in the Sand is the perfect cottage for your getaway at the beach. Swim in the pool (12'x29'), soak in the hot tub, walk to the beach or play pool in the game room. Stuck in the Sand is conveniently located...
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Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...
Beautiful home in Carolina Dunes. Relax and enjoy your own private pool with professionally landscaped fenced in area. Also available for your enjoyment is your own private hot tub. Short distance to the beach and the sound. Silver Tides will help...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms