OBX Makes List of Top Ten Beaches

According to thetravel.com beaches in the OBX are in the top ten of beaches you must visit in the United States of America. The USA has over 95,000 miles of coastline so it is our honor to be on this [...]

Wild Wild Horses – Couldn’t Drag Me Away

One of the things the Outer Banks are known for is our population of wild horses. They roam freely on our plot of land and tourists often come just to see them. They will often make their way up and [...]

Back Open for the 2022 Season

Hello all! We are back and ready to serve you up with the delicious and healthy foods that you have come from Island Smoothie Cafe. We will be open from now until deep into the fall season so get used [...]

As Covid Numbers Improve Masks Become Optional

Its been a tough two years for people on planet Earth. The pandemic known as Covid-19 has spread like wildfire and left many victims in its path. Even as we developed vaccines and anti-viral treatments, the virus mutated and seemed [...]

Open for the Holidays

The Outer Banks are seasonal in regards to business, tourism and surfing. The summer season is when tourists flock here and spend their vacations in the sun and sand. For the locals, we enjoy seasons too. The holiday season is [...]

Did the TV Show “Outer Banks” Result in More Visitors This Year?

In case you hadn't heard there is a hit TV show on Netflix called "Outer Banks". It is a teen drama which has captivated the imagination of teenagers and adults alike. The show is set in Outer Banks North Carolina. [...]

The Origins of Coffee

Coffee. This delicious yet strange drink which has taken the world by storm centuries ago has never let up. What is it and where did it come from? In certain parts of the world there are other warm drinks which [...]

Grab and Go Lunch

If you are anywhere in the Outer Banks you are near a beach. It's what keeps the visitors coming and locals happy. We love our beautiful beaches. Is there anything better than enjoying your favorite beverage on the beach? How [...]

When is the Last Time You had a Cobb Salad?

If it has been awhile, it is time for you to come out of Cobb retirement. That's because Island Smoothie now offer a Cobb salad that is out of this world. Ingredients: Greens - Only the freshest and the bestest. [...]

Upcoming Events in the OBX – May 2021

Its the most exciting time of year for OBX'ers. The water is warm, the sun is hot and we have plenty of things to do. Besides the usual tanning and surfing on the beach, the Outer Banks comes alive with [...]