Wild Items that Show Up on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

[caption id="attachment_1661" align="alignright" width="300"] SpaceX rocket piece washed ashore.[/caption] Because of our unique position out here off of the coast of North Carolina, and the fact that two separate continental currents meet in the waters surrounding, the Outer Banks is [...]

Closed Until Thanksgiving Week

Its that time of year again. The temps have cooled and tourism has slowed. Island Smoothie goes into hibernation for those cold and slow months. But, we are opening one last time before the winter break. We will be opening [...]

Upcoming Events in the OBX

The kids are back in school and the temperature has cooled some. The tourists, for the most part, are back to their regular lives. But that doesn't mean that the fun stops in the Outer Banks. There is still plenty [...]

Recent Reviews About Island Smoothie

We value our customers. They are our life blood. So when we hear they are happy and are leaving pleasant reviews, this makes us extremely happy. In this post would like to share some of the most recent reviews we [...]

Hurricane Preparation in the Outer Banks

North Carolina doesn't get a ton of hurricanes but it still does suffer from hurricane exposure from time to time. Being on the east coast of the United States puts NC in the path of hurricanes that form in the [...]

Spring Time Happenings at the Outer Banks

Here we will list some upcoming events for our location here in Outer Banks, NC. There is always plenty to do in our area. Surfing Championship Over in Nag Head, the ESA surfing championship is being held. The ESA is [...]

Fun and Historical Facts About the Outer Banks NC

The blog we have here at Island Smoothie serves to two purposes: 1) to entertain and 2) to educate. We figure we can have some fun with the knowledge that goes with our products and with our local area. We [...]

Winter Time in the OBX

It's winter time here in Corolla, NC. With average highs in the 40's, it's easy for people who are not from here to think that there is nothing to do in the winter time. I am here to tell you [...]

Healthiest Store Bought Green Juices

If you are shopping and you have the need for some healthy green juice but don't feel like making it yourself, rest assured, there are some quality products available. Of course, everyone knows by now that many juice companies put [...]

Locally Owned and Operated

In 2018 it has become clear how important it is to support local businesses. Sure, the big box stores and chains offer low prices but your locally owned business offers much more. Keeping the Money in the Community It is [...]