I am sure everyone is familiar with the Netflix show Outer Banks that has become very popular within the last few years. The show is obviously filmed on an island off the coast of North Carolina known as the Outer Banks, and I have no doubt that many of the show’s watchers find themselves eager to explore this beautiful island. My family has been visiting Corolla, North Carolina (the northernmost part of the island) for as long as I can remember. I have acquired a list of all of OBX’s best!
Things to Do
4×4 Beach
Corolla is home to what is known as the 4×4 beaches. These are unique in the sense that you actually drive your vehicle onto the sand and park it for hours right along the water to seas the day from the comfort of your vehicle! My family has always taken this route for our beach days because we hate the idea of lugging all of our beach necessities by hand from the house to the sand. With that being said, parking permits for these beaches fill up quick, so if you and your family are interested in securing a spot for next summer, be sure to get your permit here!
Places to Eat
The Front Porch Cafe
Kill Devil Hills is another region on the island that tends to get most of the tourist attraction. It is known for its large selection of great food, as well as the plethora of family-friendly activities. This past summer, I would be lying if I said that I did not spend every day— and I mean every single day– at the Front Porch Cafe in Kill Devil Hills. They are notorious for their homemade coffee that comes from only the best, locally sourced coffee beans. For someone like me who is a coffee snob, this is your best bet at a great cup of joe.
Mike Dianna’s Grill Room
If you are planning on staying put in Corolla during your stay in the Outer Banks, I would recommend no other place for dinner besides Mike Dianna’s Grill Room. Although this steak and seafood house is on the pricier side, it is well worth it as their salmon meal is fintastic. The service is also amazing considering they were able to accommodate different dietary needs at my table. This is one of the best spots in Corolla, so be sure to make your reservation ahead of time. Check out the menu and book it!
Whether you are visiting the Outer Banks to fulfill your curiosity after watching the Netflix show, or you are just interested in an amazing family vacation, I hope that you feel prepared to make the most of your trip on coastal North Carolina!
Thank you.
I like how for this blog you decided to pick a location in America, it seems like a more realistic place to visit than say Guatemala (however I do like reading about the exotic places you’ve visited as well). The inclusion of hyperlinks also helped with the plausibility of actually visiting Outer Banks because the link to book everything is right there now. When reading about the 4×4 beaches I couldn’t help but think about how much sand probably gets in to a car with it being right on the beach, my family hates getting sand in the car and I can’t imagine cleaning it up after a trip like that.
Lugging all your beach stuff is literally the worst!!! I’ve never been to OBX, my family usually goes to Hilton Head. I’ll have to show my mom this post and maybe she’ll switch things up this summer.
The 4×4 beach is very appealing to me, as I hate having to carry all my stuff to the beach (and hate carrying it back even more). I love how the Front Porch Cafe uses locally sourced coffee beans! I definitely will have to check it out if I ever go to the Outer Banks!
I’ve always wanted to go to OBX! My older sister went like two summers ago and I was so jealous. After hearing about these 4×4 beaches now I definitely have to go!