Outer Banks Blue Blog

Alligators. Stingrays. Sea turtles. River otters. All kindsof fish, from highly prized gamefish to rare exotic species. Plus the largestcollection of sharks in the entire state. Not to mention Bleu, a unique white-and-greenish alligatorwith beautiful blue eyes!You'll find all this and much more at

How would you like to soar over sand dunes, fly high above seaand shore, and enjoy thrilling bird's-eye views of lush fields and sparklingwaters?You can experience all that and more when you try hanggliding here in the Outer Banks of coastal North Carolina.These beautiful barrier islands offer ideal...

When you hear the words "Kitty Hawk," what comes tomind?If you're like most of us, you probably think of the WrightBrothers, the world-famous flight pioneers who flew the first powered airplanejust a few miles away at a site now called Kill Devil Hills.But there's actually much more to Kitty Hawk

If you've ever seen loggerhead sea turtles, you know just how amazing they are. Endearingly shy and gentle, these graceful aquatic creatures have beautiful heart-shaped shells covered with gorgeous markings. No wonder they're among the most recognized - and best loved - turtles on earth.They're also...

It covers less than two square miles, with a population right around 1,500. Yet Manteo, North Carolina, is one of the liveliest spots in the entire Outer Banks.No matter when you visit, you'll find plenty to see - from the famous Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse to the vibrant downtown, busy marina,

"It's hoi toide on the saind soide."That may look and sound strange, but its meaning is simple:"It's high tide on the sound side." What's more, it's a common expression in North Carolina's "DownEast" region, which includes parts of the picturesque Outer Banks villagesof Ocracoke and Wanchese.Here

It would be an understatement to say that the past few months have been rather rocky for everyone with the current pandemic. Here at Outer Banks Blue we want to ensure that you have a safe and wonderful vacation that you can remember for many years to come! Here are a few tips to help you enjoy your...

Visitor Restrictions LiftedEarlier today it was announced that the restriction of visitors to Currituck, Dare and Hyde Counties will be lifted beginning Saturday, May 16th. Guests who are scheduled to arrive that weekend are being contacted by our reservations team and advising them that Outer

Welcome Back SoonLike you we at Outer Banks Blue look forward to a return to some sort of normal routine. For us that means welcoming our valued rental guests into our vacation rental properties. While it is still too soon for our local authorities to open the Outer Banks to visitors it seems

Non-Resident Property Owners restricted from the OBXGood evening. The Covid-19 outbreak has caused never before seen reaction from the authorities on the Outer Banks.Tonight, effective at 10 PM non-resident property owners will not be allowed access to Dare County and Currituck County in an effort