8 Reasons Why Late August is a great time to plan an Outer Banks Vacation

The OBX is magic in late August, come see us and find out why!

So, you’re planning an Outer Banks Vacation, and you are looking for the right window to make your trip. The summer is in full swing, and you might be late in the game making reservations. Here at the Sea Ranch Resort, we have been hosting travelers and families for decades, so we know a thing or two about this beautiful place. One secret is planning an Outer Banks Vacation in Late August. Late August is an amazing time to come and visit for a variety of reasons. During this window, the colleges are gearing up, school supplies flood the stores and people associated with educational employment have started to prepare for the upcoming year. Because of their exit from the vacation influx, there is more freedom for enjoying everything with fewer visitors here.

We have put together a list of 8 reasons why late August is a great time to plan and take your Outer Banks Vacation:

    • The Beach is less crowded: As mentioned above, there are less people on the beach in general, and you will have more of the sand to yourself!
    • Stores aren’t as full: Our stores can handle a high volume of people in the summer, so having them with slightly less people makes shopping much more fun.
    • Items are beginning to go on summer sale: End of the summer means end of summer sales!
    • Restaurants still open and cranking: The OBX has great food and drink for all kinds of tastes. Each season we see more and more creative chefs and entrepreneurs enriching our food and drink scene, so you can look forward to a great experience during your late August stay.
    • Lost Colony is still open: If you haven’t seen this classic performance, use late August to take one in when the performance is at its most practiced and perfected..
    • Water temps are still very pleasant: You have a great chance of some very good water temperatures to swim in during this window.
    • Sun is still available for a tan: Yes, it’s true. The sun is still going strong and warm temperatures are in full force!
    • It’s not as quiet as September, but still quieter: If you crave some decompression from the typical summer crowds but still want that summer feel, late August is a great option. It is quieter than the other parts of the summer season but retains the typical Outer Banks warmth and sunshine.
We at the Sea Ranch Resort look forward to greeting you and your family here in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Our guests have been returning to us year after year, and we are proud to consider them our extended family. If you are looking for an oceanfront hotel on the OBX, we look forward to hosting you for your Outer Banks Vacation.

We are happy to announce that we have new Oceanfront condo-suites available with an ocean view, so don’t hesitate to contact us to reserve one now!