🌴 Hungry on vacation but forgot to book a restaurant? Try this game-changing hack! 🍽️ No need to plan dining times days in advance, especially when your schedule—like getting off the boat or beach with your crew—is unpredictable. Just use OpenTable to check real-time table availability! 🙌 When hunger strikes and you don’t want to wait with a big party, log in, find open slots, and book instantly. It’s like a digital waitlist at your fingertips. Be flexible, and you’ll dine at a great spot without the wait! ⏰

Pro tip: Always book ahead for prime times or holidays, but if you forget, OpenTable’s got your back. Check it out! 👉 www.opentable.com/r/rustys-surf-and-turf-buxton

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Views from Kitty Hawk, Byrd St. access this week 🌊
The average temp? A breezy 72°—basically perfect for beach walks, fresh seafood, and sunset views from the pier.
If you’re cruising down Beach Road, don’t skip local gems like @rundowncafe for island eats or @johnsdriveinobx for that nostalgic OBX flavor (hello, dolphin boat + milkshake combo 😍). And don’t forget the Kitty Hawk Pier—a local favorite for fishing, photo ops, or just taking it all in.
Here’s hoping it’s a warm-up for a sun-soaked Memorial Day weekend 🇺🇸☀️

If you haven’t booked your summer OBX trip here are some of our rentals in Kitty Hawk 🔗https://bit.ly/3XkW8NG OR give one of our reservationists a call and they can work with you to find the best fit for your vacation! Prime week short stays (3-night minimums) are now open!

☀️ Views from Avalon Pier this morning | Kill Devil Hills — the sun’s hanging in the sky a little longer, the ocean’s starting to warm up, and the lifeguard stands are making their way back on the beach for the kickoff of our summer season.

There’s something special in the air and we hope we get to see you all on the beach this summer! 🌊

It's not too late to snag a prime week or a short stay, see our available rentals 🔗https://bit.ly/4gmeGV6

Welcome back to Thursday's GREET THE GUIDES, where you'll get a little behind-the-scenes peek at this year's awesome team.

Meet Dean.

In his 5-year tenure as one of our guest-favorite tour guides, Dean consistently offers insightful, entertaining and educational adventures. He comes to W.H.A.T. with a lifetime of experience having spent many years on the beach. "My family bought land in Corolla when it was sand roads and we built a house in the 90’s," he says, adding "Some of my most memorable experiences were when my family would drive up to the four wheel drive area to spend the day on the beach. My three daughters have grown up with the horses on the beach."

Dean, who is a certified Professional Association of Diving Instructor, spends his winters in Virginia and spring and summer on the Outer Banks, living in Corolla. He is currently "retired" but thoroughly enjoys thd opportunity to show other people the wonders of driving on the beach and finding the wild horses.