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Booking an Outer Banks Blue vacation rental gives you access to some of the top rentals across the OBX. We offer a wide variety of beach rentals, so you’re sure to find something that suits your group size and preferences. Here are some tips on how to book the perfect Outer Banks vacation rental in 2025.

Get ready for a weekend full of buzzing tires, rubber ducks, and friendly passing waves! The OBX Jeep invasion is back for 2024. Presented by Outer Banks Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, this annual non-profit event is a fun activity for the whole family, whether you’re a “jeeper” or not.

Outer Banks “Blue” takes on a new meaning with an exciting local partnership! An initiative to create healthier lifestyles has led Outer Banks Health and Dare County Department of Health and Human Services to partner with Blue Zones, a global leader in longevity research.

Outer Banks Blue is excited to announce participation in the Outer Banks Promise! Read our pledge and learn how you can participate in this community-focused initiative from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

Curious about the Outer Banks islands? You're not alone. The Outer Banks, as a whole, stretch across 130 miles along the North Carolina coast. However, each island has its own personality. Here's an overview to share a few insights that will allow you to choose the best spots for your Outer

As we look around the Outer Banks this week on "Everything Outer Banks" we thought it would be appropriate to pass along to our readers the big news in Rodanthe this past week was the moving of the star of the movie "Nights in Rodanthe." The iconic house known to locals as "Seredipity," but to movie...

Each season on the Outer Banks has something special to offer visitors, with charming small towns, stunning beaches and an interesting heritage that can be enjoyed year-round. Here’s a guide to what you can expect throughout the year, so you can decide when to visit the Outer Banks.

The Old Manns Harbor Bridge will be closing on June 3 for an estimated 6 months while the bridge preservation project. Also known as the William B. Umstead Bridge, Old Manns Harbor Bridge is on U.S. 64, over Croatan Sound, and is 69 years old and in serious need of repairs.

As the summer winds down, there’s no better place to celebrate Labor Day weekend than the Outer Banks of North Carolina. With gorgeous beaches, charming towns and endless outdoor activities, the OBX is the perfect destination for your end of summer beach getaway. Check out these vacation rentals with Labor Day availability for your Outer Banks adventure!

The Outer Banks have long been a refuge for those seeking quiet, privacy, and a simpler way of life, including celebrities. However, the first "celebrities" to take shelter on the Outer Banks were infamous rather than famous, including pirates such as Calico Jack and Blackbeard. From the 1600s to