Below you'll find
some of our most popular questions
posted on our Outer
Banks Message Board. We hope you
find this information useful, and
as always, we encourage you to post
your comments, questions and suggestions.
Beaches,
Surf, Riptides, Etiquette
Posted
By: Guest
Subject: Beach
Quality
Give me an idea where to find the
best beach quality (ie. not rocky
and good for the kids) Read
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject: Beach
Etiquette
Just spent 2 weeks in Corolla, and
was so disappointed by the amount
of trash left on the beach at Whalehead,
and the number of people blocking
the road on the northern beaches (4-wheel
drive area) with vehicles, chairs,
umbrellas, or ball games! Have never
seen it that bad in our 15 years of
visiting. I'm sure many were first
timers and didn't know better. Just
a reminder to learn the rules of the
road - pick up a brochure. Thanks!
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject: Surf
and riptides?
We are considering a month in the
OB this summer. But, hear that the
surf/rip tides can be quite dangerous
for little kids on the OB beaches.
Is this the case? Read
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Posted
By: Alex
Subject: Beaches
for Kids
Any suggestions on which area as the
best beaches for kids. We were in
the area 10 years ago when the rip
tides were very strong. Read
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject: Best
sandy soft beaches?
We are staying in Currituck so will
have to drive to the beach anyway...
suggestions for the best soft sandy
beaches along the OBX? Does anyone
know how long it takes to get from
Corolla to Roanoke (the aquarium)?
Any coupons, etc avail for the aquarium?
Best rental companies for everything
from baby equip to kayaks to binoculars?
Also, does anyone rent golf carts?
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject: Beaches
I’m planning a 1st time family
vacation to the Frisco area. We are
planning on staying at a cottage on
the sound front. Does anyone know
if there are any nice public ocean
side beaches easily accessible (parking,
good beaches)? Are the sound side
beaches better for small children
(smaller waves)? Thanks for your help…
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject: Seashells
Where is the best beach to find seashells?
The kids love looking for seashells,
we will be vacationing in obx this
summer. Read
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Posted
By: Carova-4x4 area
Subject: 4x4
Beach driving & sitting
Just where is one to sit in the 4x4
area? I'm confused! We, like most
people, like to sit at waters edge,
but 'they' say you are to drive at
waters edge. I also see people driving
back farther,closer to the dunes-in
other truck tracks. So where is the
'right' place to sit? I worry sometimes
we will blend in with the beach because
of the sun glare and get run over!
Dont get me wrong, i wont vacation
anywhere else but the 4x4 area-so
dont suggest i go to another area!
LOL---just tell me where to sit :)
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Posted
By: Guest
Subject: Sound
vs. Ocean?
Hey all, does anyone know what the
difference between sound side vs.
ocean side is? Can one actually swim
in the sound side, and would it be
better for those with children since
there are less waves, or is it mainly
boat docks? Read
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Posted
By: Karen
Subject: Soundside
vs Oceanside
Hi all! Our family is looking into
houses in the OB for next summer.
Mainly Northern areas, such as Corolla,
Duck, Nags Head and perhaps Southern
Shores. We have children ages 2 1/2-5
and would like opinions on the beaches
in those areas. If you stay soundside,
are there 'beach' areas just like
what you would get on the oceanside,
but calmer waters? And if you stay
'between the highways' does it generally
mean you have to get in the car to
go to the beach or is walking still
an option? Any information and tips
would be much appreciated! Read
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