Every year throngs of vacationers come to Outer Banks to relax and play. But even the most seasoned visitor sometimes wonders, what are the essential OBX activities everyone must try at least once? We’ve come up with just a few things we’re convinced all our guests should try at least once.
Kiteboard
No doubt the hottest new water sport to sweep the world, kite boarding, or kite surfing, thrives on pure adrenaline! Don’t be intimidated, it’s easy enough for almost anyone to learn!! We have to warn you, once you experience this synergy of wind and water forces, you will never be the same. Learn to kiteboard under the guidance of expert and certified instructors at Kitty Hawk Kites that have been leading the sport since its start!
Sport fishing
Imagine the rush of hooking a marlin or a hundred pound tuna and reeling it in with everything you’ve got! The Outer Banks is known as "The Billfish Capital of the World," and for good reason. Hundreds of people have the times of their lives every year on chartered fishing boats, book a trip with a local captain today!
Learn how to shag
The shag is described as a Southern tradition of style and grace...a dance craze phenomenon invented decades ago by local teens all along the Carolina Coastline. Many would say "Shag" is much more than a style of swing dancing, it's become a way of life! Learn the steps and you’ll be able to crash any beach party. Get lessons at the weekly Outer Banks Shag Club meeting at Peppercorns!
Take the wild horse tour
See the wild Corolla Spanish Mustang horses run free on the pristine northern beaches of the Outer Banks. Guided tours guarantee you’ll see these beautiful, untamed creatures on every trip. Book a wild horse tour today! If your idea of equestrian perfection is horseback riding on the beach, take a ride on the gorgeous Hatteras Island beaches with Equine Adventures!
Take surf lessons
You’ve always dreamed of rising from the waves holding a surf board, water dripping from your sun streaked hair as onlookers hear the theme to Endless Summer in their heads. Here’s you chance, book lessons with Kitty Hawk Surf!
Kayak in the sound
Locals say that the sound is the most under appreciated part of the Outer Banks. Imagine gliding through the water at sunset, photographing the birds and wildlife. Take a guided Eco Kayak Tour or explore on your own from public kayak launch sites.
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