Can you drink alcohol on the Outer Banks?

Is alcohol allowed on the beach? It is legal to drink alcohol on Outer Banks beaches, however, there are a few laws in place to ensure your safety as well as the safety of other beach-goers.



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Outer Banks water is cold because southwest winds push warm water up to the surface of the Atlantic Ocean and away from the shore. This flow of wind enables cold water that is below the warm water to move in. Is it safe to swim in the Outer Banks? It is safe to swim in the Outer Banks.

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It holds in place the sand that helps protect barrier islands from storms. Smoking is prohibited on Wrightsville Beach but allowed on many other beaches. Placing cigarette butts in the sand is littering. It's also nasty and is prohibited at all N.C. beaches.

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Currituck County commissioners approve creation of Corolla district allowing alcohol on beach.

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Outer Banks, NC enjoys around 200 sunny days each year, with a year-round average hovering around 70°.

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The best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September and November, when lodging rates drop and crowds dissipate. Most mainland North Carolina residents and out-of-towners arrive during the summer months, when humidity is high and average temperatures consistently hit the upper 80s.

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The best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September and November, when lodging rates drop and crowds dissipate. Most mainland North Carolina residents and out-of-towners arrive during the summer months, when humidity is high and average temperatures consistently hit the upper 80s.

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The Best Places to Live in the Outer Banks
  • Corolla. The most northern town in the Outer Banks, Corolla is home to miles of beautiful beaches, wild horses, fabulous restaurants, a plethora of outdoor activities, and great golfing. ...
  • Duck. ...
  • Southern Shores. ...
  • Kitty Hawk. ...
  • Kill Devil Hills. ...
  • Nags Head. ...
  • Manteo. ...
  • Rodanthe.


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