Beach Items
- Beach bag.
- Beach chair.
- Beach umbrella.
- Beach towel or large blanket/sheet.
- Cooler – drinks, snacks, koozies (avoid taking glass bottles if possible)
- Reusable water bottles with reusable straws.
- Water toys & inflatables, snorkels, fins, goggles, boogie board, surf board, skim board, SUP, kayak.
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 hurricane season for the Outer Banks runs from June 1st through November 30th. These dates are just generalities though, there have been hurricanes that have formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the months of May and December.
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You could comfortably spend a week exploring the island for sure. But with the best itinerary in place, you can easily hit all of the island's highlights in a span of 3 to 4 days. Ready to explore the OBX?
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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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