Virginia Roads to OBX
The Drive Three hours and half a tank of gas for the old Tahoe. We drove all week and didn't need to fill up until we were leaving the island. Not bad. When To Go We like to travel to the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the off seasons: September–November and March–May. The rates are better, the beach is less crowded, and honestly, that's exactly how we like it. This time, we stayed right on the beach with another couple and split the cost. We each paid $1,500—about $215 per night per couple. A little high? Yep. Worth it? We were on the beach. What To Look For Cost If you plan ahead, you can find a week-long accommodation for anywhere between $700–$3,000 in the off season. Condos will generally be the least expensive, while beachfront homes will cost the most. If beachfront is too steep, look for oceanside —the area between the bypass and the beach road. And this is important: pay attention to where the beach access points are. You don't want u...