These pages have been designed to provide visitors to the Outer Banks some of the knowledge that can only come from living in a place a long time. 

If you are in a hurry to get started just pick one of the topics on the left and dig in. If you want to know how other people describe the Outer Banks on the Internet try the General links page as a starting place. Here you will find a listing of sites that provide a good overview of what the Outer Banks has to offer.

Before you go too far you should read about the biases that direct these pages.  These pages are written from a Nags Head perspective and as such the information probably becomes less complete as the topics move futher from the Nags Head area. We both have an abiding love of the Outer Banks in general but Nags Head is our home and a very special place to us.

 This page replaces a list of links that I had posted on this site for several years. If you want to revisit that page click here. (Note-these links have not been updated and more current links are available in the rest of the site.)

If you are interested in hurricanes and current information check out the Places to go in  a Storm pages

Navigating the site

 The Eat section contains suggestoins on where to eat, how and where to buy food and seafood, links to restaurant menus and reviews.

 The Sleep section deals with accomadations. Since the early 1800s families have been coming to the beach and staying in private homes rather than hotels. This section discusses the ins and outs of renting a cottage along with links to cottage rental firms and real estate companies. You'll rest more easily after having read it.

 Play is the area that discusses all the things to do on the Outer Banks. There are separate sections on a variety of sports including fishing. List of things to do (Free and not so free). Suggestions for day trips. Even some tips on the art of lying on the beach. Also in this section is the Nature area. Nature is what the Outer Banks experience is all about. this section will help you understand it.

 Finally the Live section deals with everything else from how to get around to tips on how to find special things you need, where to get medical care and how to deal with emergencies. 

There is a lot of information contained in these pages but invariably the one thing you need most is not included. We are happy to try to answer questions about the area. Feel free to e-mail us at Bob@jockeysridge.com with questions or comments we will try to respond as best we know how.