Answer 1 of 11: Considering a stay next year with family and 2 young grandchildren.What are the nicest guarded beaches in the Outer Banks, with nearby (walkable) quiet oceanside or oceanfront rentals? read more
The OBX have lots of options for clean beaches. I wish I could tell you all the beaches are free of debris or occasional trash. Answering your question has several possibilities depending on what you are looking for. In the Northern OBX, you have Duck, Corolla, and Corova which are all beautiful beaches. read more
One of the first things you’ll come to quickly realize about the Outer Banks is how diverse the beaches are. There are over 100 miles of shoreline in Dare County connected by the legendary coastal two-lane highway NC 12. read more
Find the Perfect Outer Banks Beach. The Northern OBX Beaches. The area that’s just north of US Highway 158, which is only accessible by the two-lane NC Highway 12, is known in local circles as the “Northern Beaches.” read more