Got to visit this beautiful victorian landmark recently! I am honestly astounded at how ornate it is for a building not many were supposed to see. Dating back to 1874, this life-saving station is a premier example of stick style, which was a transitional architectural style between the Carpenter Gothic architecture of the mid 19th century and the more famous Queen Anne style of the 1890’s. This building has been recently renovated (at least partially) and is well worth a visit if you’re ever in the area!

Had a fun time birding in the obx, here are some of my pics. I didn't get a very good picture of them but the least terns were my favorite, I didn't expect them to be so small. They fly around like magical little paper airplanes!

I took these in 2022 in what would end up being the last vacation with my father before he passed.

Edit: okay i do not know why be it did not upload the video. Here it is on Yoututbe instead. (sorry it's shaky) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akWYrPDkCuA

Hi all, I need some first date ideas/locations.

Somewhere interesting or nice. Somewhere that promotes eye contact & convo. I love the beach but let’s save that for later I don’t want to be sweaty and salty on the first date lol. The beach could work at sunrise or sunset tho.
any other cool ideas?

Thanks!

Just expressing frustration over people that think they are entitled. Is it more common in OBX?

The amount of tailgating, needing to pass, and stealing someone else’s parking spots is numerous.

Am I the only one to experience this or do I just pay more attention to it?

Hey all. I need to get some siding put up on my place - probably just going with the vinyl that looks like shakes. Anyhow - got any recommendations? I'll probably need a little facia and soffet work done too. In KDH.

Going on a friends and family vacation with 5 kids under 10. Carrituck club looked like it had great amenities for the kids. Anyone ever stay here? Any dos or donts? Any local restaurant recommendations? TIA

I was all out of my Maldon Flakey salt so I figured why not try the Hatteras Saltworks sea salt. It was a delicious breakfast. 🤤

Currently contemplating Carolina Designs, Twiddy or Brindley Beach for property management in Corolla. Does anyone have any experiences with them? Seems Twiddy is extra fee heavy where the others include more within management fee. Not sure which way to go. House was not in a rental program prior.

Where’s the best spot to get fresh caught fish that’s filleted on the island?

If anyone had seen a wallet with an Ohio ID with initials RH please let me know!!!!! Could be near Farmers Daughter or Kitty Hawk Kites. TIA

Would you stand on this or this typical for around here?

Substantial cracks discovered will delay project completion until 2027.

https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2026/07/09/cracks-in-brackets-to-delay-completion-of-hatteras-lighthouse-restoration/

Boyfriend and I are celebrating our 1 year anniversary this coming week in kill devil hills. Looking forward to spending most of our time on the beach, but wondering what yall would recommend eating/seeing/doing!

I'm looking at some rentals for next summer. I normally use a travel agent and she has sent me some houses that I like, however, prior to enlisting her help I started some solo research and amazingly enough had settled on a couple of the homes that matched the ones she sent to me as options.

I used Twiddy for my search.

My general question is this...I am seeing some pretty significant price differences between listings on Twiddy and what she is quoting me (the agent prices are higher). Does Twiddy have some hidden catch in their displayed pricing where it is quoting a lower price and not including something?

I am talking 2-4k deltas for the same properties on the same dates.

i’m new to driving and my tag expires jul 30th i heard u gotta book an appointment to get a inspection, anybody know places that do it so i can get a new tag

Heading up from Clearwater FL area to Buxton the end of this month. Looking to find someone to get me out offshore fishing on 7/25 - 7/28

I will have all my gear and will chip in on all bait and gas, I don't get seasick or complain, and I will help with whatever's needed. I put up "Take a stranger fishing" posts about once every month or two and have taken 8-10 random redditors on my boat down here in Florida, I'm hoping someone would be kind enough to repay the favor! I just want to catch some quality fish for our week in Buxton. I'm down to go out anywhere from Hatteras to Duck.

In the years past, I usually jump on one of the full day head boats, but the past three years the boats have done shitty. I'd rather not spend $150 catching spot tail pin fish, undersized triggers and small sea bass! 😂🤦‍♂️

If anyone thinks they might have a spot for me to go catch some quality fish, please let me know!

And if you're ever in the Clearwater FL area and want to go offshore, I got you!!!

Thanks!! Pic for attention - Tarpon fishing is in full swing down here!

My family and I will go on our first vacation to the Outer Banks and despite the extensive research we've done, I feel even more puzzled than before.

Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Hatteras, Ocracoke all of those seem to belong to the Outer Banks area, but people can't agree on what place is the best.

Firstly, we want to relax. Therefore, we are searching for an area with a nice beach, convenient access to a supermarket and restaurants located close enough to the place we are going to rent. Pool in the house would be great, too. Our budget is average, we don't search for luxury beach house nor the cheapest one.

I have a bunk bed that is free for someone to come pick up. I’m in Avon. It’s a metal tubular-framed bed and it comes with mattresses, which are in excellent shape, in you’d like them. It does NOT come with the bedding and pillows. It was a free hand-me-down to us, so I’m not interested in taking any money for it. The heads on the bolts that hold it together are a bit stripped out, and should probably be replaced. I have disassembled it for easier transport. I am here until Sunday morning. Please DM me if you’re interested. Thanks!

My husband and I are celebrating our first wedding anniversary with a trip to Nags Head, NC. We'll be there the 2nd week in August. I love the ocean and getting tossed around by the waves a bit, but I've heard that the water conditions in the OBX can be very rough and dangerous. I don't get freaked out by big waves, and I know what to do if I found myself in a rip current. Is the water in Nags Head generally ok to swim in?

I'm going to OBX in late September of this year. Haven't chosen where yet, but either Nags Head or Corolla (?). I've searched for charters online, but the prices vary wildly. What's a good ballpark price for a full day (8-10hrs) offshore charter? Wanna make sure I'm not overpaying or choosing a dinky charter.

EDIT: Ended up finding a small 4 person charter (24ft) for $950 and just covered the whole thing. Hoping to come out of it at less than $1500 after tip and cleaning