fishing obx = something for everyone

Confirming what locals have always known, this article from About Sports talks about how great the fishing is on the Outer Banks and, better still, hands out some great advice on when and where to go. “The Outer Banks of North Carolina are one of the most popular fishing destinations on the eastern seaboard, and with good reason. This… Continue reading fishing obx = something for everyone

wrv obx pro highlights pro surf

Conditions may not have been perfect for the WRV Outer Banks Pro Surf competition at Jennette’s Pier, but surfers put on a great show. Competition was tight up to the last round, as the World Surf League reports in their wrap up. “In a thrilling showcase of last-minute heat wins and excellent scores, Asher Nolan (USA)… Continue reading wrv obx pro highlights pro surf

FREE! concert on the beach thursday

Soundside Live logo

Mark your calendars, find a reason to get out of work early, hire a babysitter, or better yet, bring the kids! Organized and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the inaugural Soundside Live concert will be celebrated on the beach next to Jennette’s Pier this Thursday from 4 to 8pm and it looks like… Continue reading FREE! concert on the beach thursday

time to get your obx fish ON!

Photo courtesy Melody Leckie, Roanoke Island Photography.

Now that temperatures are finally beginning to rise in eastern North Carolina, you may be daydreaming about wetting your hook in the waters surrounding the Outer Banks. From surf and fly-fishing to casting a line off a bridge, pier, or charter boat, both novice and seasoned anglers will find their favorites among the astounding array… Continue reading time to get your obx fish ON!

jennette’s pier is a win for the obx!

Jennette's Pier. Photo courtesty Jennette's Pier.

We knew it was good when we saw the initial plans for Jennette’s Pier but no one knew how much both the locals and visitors would LOVE it! Great story by Ed Beckley on the Outer Banks Voice, detailing what a boon to the OBX the pier really is. “Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head has attracted more… Continue reading jennette’s pier is a win for the obx!

jennette’s pier wins with wedding couples!

The late afternoon sun filters through the piling under Jennette’s Pier while this newly-wed couple takes a quiet moment for themselves. Happy couples like this voted Jennette’s Pier as a top wedding and reception venue. (Coleman Shots photo)

Big shout out to our friends over at Jennette’s Pier, for winning the coveted Couples’ Choice Award from Wedding Wire. The Outer Banks are a top wedding destination and this pier is so gorgeous, we think it’s a match made in heaven for creative couples! BY JENNETTE’S STAFF “WeddingWire, one of the nation’s leading online wedding marketplaces, has… Continue reading jennette’s pier wins with wedding couples!

music to our ears

Trio La Mer

Looking for some holiday music to get you in the mood for Christmas? Look no further! Trio La Mer, a local string and piano ensemble, perform a benefit concert on Sunday, December 14, at 2pm, at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Trio La Mer will be featuring holiday favorites and joined by student musicians from the Dare… Continue reading music to our ears

the drum that didn’t get away

Trophy red drum have been showing up on the end of Outer Banks fishing lines in amazing numbers recently. This exciting play by play from Lee Tolliver in the Virginian Pilot tells the story of a day in the life of a fisherman and a giant drum. “Things were surprisingly quiet at the end of Jennette’s… Continue reading the drum that didn’t get away

surfing for autism = the best of the obx

It was a great Saturday on the beach for the 5th Annual Surfing for Autism. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb looks at this event and beyond, examining what this kind of support says about the community in which we live. The mission of Surfing for Autism is to offer individuals and families impacted by… Continue reading surfing for autism = the best of the obx

cahoon’s market: 50+ years of obx tradition

Cahoon’s Market in Nags Head is an Outer Banks mainstay, a family run business located next to Jennette’s Pier that has survived the onslaught of the big name supermarkets. As Russ Lay’s article in the Outer Banks Voice tells it,  a step through the doors is a step back in time and a great example… Continue reading cahoon’s market: 50+ years of obx tradition