Our guide to the Outer Banks.
Carefully curated from years of vacations on Bodie Island — the restaurants, activities and beach gear we love most.
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Whether you're planning the day's adventures, hunting for dinner, or packing the car — start here.
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Activities
Nags Head is best known for its broad, sandy beaches — and whether you're after the perfect wave or the perfect sunset, there's plenty to explore. Swimming, fishing, golf, hiking, lighthouses and live theater. These are a few of our favorites.
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Eat & Drink
With fresh seafood caught daily from the Atlantic, you'll find plenty of places dishing up delicious bites of the Outer Banks. Here's our shortlist of favorite restaurants, bars, coffee shops and sweet spots — for a planned night out or a quick bite on the way back from the beach.
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Beach & Surf Gear
A short collection of the gear we consistently grab when we head out for a day on the water. Hope it helps make your next trip to the Outer Banks as fun and relaxing as possible.
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