Beach Wellness

The Abundant Benefits of Coastal Living By Steve Hanf Stroll among the booths at every craft show, browse the aisles of any beach store, or heck, walk into just about any house on the Outer [...]

Local Eats: Brunchin’ It, Island Style

Like Breakfast without Rules By Jes Gray When we’re not in the rush of summer, trying to maximize “beach time” or busy at work, it’s nice to take time to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends and [...]

Outlandish Festival Venues

Some of the best Outer Banks’ gatherings are the ones almost no one hears about. With mostly mild year-round temps, the lion’s share of our area bashes take place at outdoor venues.

Outer Banks Jet-Setters

As countless cars whiz by on Highway 168 a few miles away, the two pilots chat at the counter of the Currituck County Regional Airport.

Fresh Pond

Picture the Summer on the Outer Banks: Cars crowd the bypass, crosswalks bustle with families, umbrellas speckle the beach, and boaters buzz throughout the sound.

2024 Best of OBX Award Winners

Our inaugural Outer Banks Coastal Life BEST of OBX Awards are the result of an online nomination and voting process through OuterBanksCoastalLife.com and the publication’s social media channels, [...]

Just Cathy

Most folks on the Outer Banks don’t know Cathy Johnston-Forbes. Not the person who spent 23 years competing against the best golfers in the world.

Spruce Up For Spring!

There’s something special about spring on the Outer Banks as it comes to life with vibrant flowers, first-class fishing, breezy hiking, and outdoor evenings warmed by campfire. Of course, spring [...]