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About Outer banks

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of Outer banks attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Island Pines

Island Pines

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing
Rodanthe

Rodanthe

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing
Avon

Avon

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
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Outer banks Best beaches

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Rodanthe beach
Rodanthe beach
Rodanthe beach
Good for Relax

Rodanthe beach

Island Pines 0.6 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
6.6 Amenities index
Rodanthe beach II
Rodanthe beach II
Rodanthe beach II
Good for Relax

Rodanthe beach II

Rodanthe 0.4 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.5 Amenities index
Avon Fishing Pier
Avon Fishing Pier
Avon Fishing Pier
Good for Relax

Avon Fishing Pier

Avon 0.6 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5 Amenities index
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Popular types of Outer banks beaches

Fine sand
Fine sand
Sand
Sand
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Long beaches
Long beaches
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 3 beaches in the #islands.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Outer banks.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Outer banks, they are as follows:

  • The #islands's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 3 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 3 beaches in the #islands have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Outer banks is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Outer banks beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Outer banks's beaches

Rodanthe beach
8 Gregory Benjamin Hamilton

It's a fantastic place to stay. One of the cleanest and best-run RV communities we have ever stayed at in this area. The bath houses are clean and nice, the pool is enjoyable, and the lots are good. If I had one suggestion, it would be that during the evening, there were numerous teenagers racing around in golf carts, and it was necessary to stay alert because they showed no regard for pedestrians or basic traffic rules. It would be beneficial to have more guidance regarding the use and operation of golf carts. They were still active well past midnight.

Rodanthe beach II
10 Max Mangle.

The beach offers excellent public access with no fees. There is ample parking, convenient utilities and shower facilities, and a wheelchair-friendly picnic table located under a gazebo at the dunes. It was perfect for my needs as I was only interested in taking some pictures of the pier. However, I was surprised to find out that they charge $15 for parking.

Avon Fishing Pier
10 Kellan Jameson.

What a stunning spot for all the anglers out there! The pier is a spectacle to behold, and you can even catch a glimpse of the sun rising over the horizon. Just be warned, if you're not fishing, you'll have to cough up a hefty $15 for parking. But hey, why not make the most of it and grab a bite from Stu's food truck while you're at it? It's a win-win situation!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the #islands is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 27.7°C and water up to 28.1°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 12.7°C and water to 15.3°C.

Most viewed beaches of Outer banks

Avon Fishing Pier

Avon Fishing Pier
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Avon 0.6 km
Rodanthe beach

Rodanthe beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United States, Island Pines 0.6 km
Rodanthe beach II

Rodanthe beach II
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United States, Rodanthe 0.4 km
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