home Plan Your Outer Banks Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Barrier island golf with ocean winds and beach house living
The Outer Banks delivers a golf trip unlike anything else on the East Coast. Nags Head Golf Links, Kilmarlic, and The Currituck Club offer windswept coastal layouts on narrow barrier islands. The group beach house culture is unmatched, fresh seafood is everywhere, and the laid-back OBX vibe makes it feel like a real escape.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Outer Banks — curated for groups.
4 coursesSpring, Fall ORF (90 min drive)10-50k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 14-24
$600-$3000/night
Corolla / Duck / Southern Shores
oceanfront private pool hot tub elevator game room multiple decks
house Sleeps 12-20
$500-$2200/night
Kill Devil Hills / Nags Head
pool hot tub full kitchen game room multiple levels
Dining
The Blue Point $$$ seafood Upscale waterfront seafood in Duck. Fresh catch, craft cocktails, and sound-side sunsets.
Kill Devil Grill $$ southern Eclectic roadside spot with killer crab cakes and creative Southern plates.
Owen's Restaurant $$$ seafood OBX institution since 1946. Classic seafood and a raw bar. Old-school charm.
Tortugas' Lie Shellfish Bar $$ seafood Beach-shack vibes with fresh shellfish and strong drinks. The casual group spot.
JK's Restaurant $$$$ steakhouse In-house butcher hand-carves the finest cuts, grilled over a cast-iron mesquite wood-fired grill at Milepost 9
4.6 stars Nightlife
Brewing Station Late Night brewpub Full brewery with a huge outdoor area and live music. The OBX social hub in Kill Devil Hills.
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar Late Night patio Oceanfront oyster bar and deck on the Beach Road. Raw bar, frozen drinks, and salt air.
Chip's Wine & Beer Market dive Bottle shop with a bar in back. Huge craft beer selection and local crowd.
Activities OBX Surf Lessons water sports 2-3 hours $50-$80/pp
Group surf lessons on the beach. The OBX waves are perfect for beginners.
Wild Horse Tour in Corolla horseback 2 hours $50-$75/pp
4x4 tour to see the wild Corolla mustangs on the beach. Unique and unforgettable.
Kitty Hawk Kayak Tour kayaking 2-3 hours $40-$65/pp
Guided kayak through the maritime forest and sound-side waterways.
Wright Brothers Memorial hiking 1-2 hours $5-$10/pp
Where powered flight was born. Quick stop with serious history.
OBX Deep Sea Fishing fishing half day $100-$200/pp
Oregon Inlet charters for tuna, mahi, and billfish. World-class Gulf Stream fishing.
Jockey's Ridge Hang Gliding zipline 2-3 hours $100-$150/pp
Hang gliding lessons off the tallest sand dune on the East Coast. Pure adrenaline.
