Outer Banks Honeymoons

An Outer Banks honeymoon is a fabulous choice for a romantic beach getaway. Comprised of coastal beaches and stunning shorelines, the Outer Banks stretches for 200 miles of North Carolina’s coast. The subtropical climate and excellent beachfronts draw a wide variety of visitors, but doesn’t get as crowded as other popular beach towns. So, honeymooners looking for a more secluded destination should totally plan an Outer Banks honeymoon. The main advantages of coming here are the unique water conditions that are perfect for water sports, swimming and more. The Outer Banks is also a great pick for a budget-friendly honeymoon, since it has plenty of affordable hotels and beach rentals to choose from.

The activities here center on the beaches and their unique wind and water conditions – so you’ll definitely want to pack a swimsuit for your Outer banks honeymoon. The winds mean that the Outer Banks is a paradise for those into hang gliding, kite surfing, parasailing, and windsurfing. The ocean conditions on the Atlantic side of the Outer Banks is ideal for surfers, and it’s one of the surfing meccas of the United States. That’s not to say that lower octane activities are impossible. The Outer Banks is a series of barrier islands, so the waters “behind” them are very calm and suitable for less intense activities like paddle boarding. When you’re not in the water during your Outer Banks honeymoon, you can browse the many art galleries in the charming coastal towns or explore the colonial history of Roanoke Colony.

Start planning your Outer Banks honeymoon with this helpful guide. 

When to Go

The Outer Banks will see a high season during the summer from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day weekend, with prices to match. While the water temperatures remain mild year round, those going for a water activity before May or after early October will want wetsuits.     

 Top Sights and Activities

• Beaches: The main attraction of the Outer Banks, you can have as mild or extreme a time as you like on the water.
• Surfing: The Outer Banks have some of the best surf spots on the US East Coast – if needed, you can find rental shops and lessons.  
• Windsurfing: The windy conditions on many beaches make the area ideal for windsurfing.
• Jet Skiing: If motorized water sports are appealing, it is no trouble to bring or rent a jet ski for a particularly thrilling day.
• Parasailing: Parasailing is popular here as well, and it can be easily arranged.
• Hang Gliding: The area around Nag’s Head is great for it – coincidentally the Wright Brothers first flew here.
• Art Galleries: If you are looking to buy art during your Outer banks honeymoon, there are galleries spread throughout the beach towns.
• Lost Colony on Roanoke Island: One of the earliest colonial settlements in the US – the population vanished, and the site is now a popular tourist destination.
• Wright Brothers National Memorial: In Kitty Hawk, this marks where the Wright brothers first took flight.
• Cape Hatteras: This is arguably one of the most famous lighthouses in the US.
• 4-Wheel Drive: You can rent a 4 wheel drive vehicle to go over the dunes and search for wild horses that roam the peninsula.