Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging Blog

Can you believe it? Another new year is upon us. You’ve been so busy with life that you haven’t given thought to your resolutions! Likely you’re looking for opportunities to do things differently. Maybe you want to get more active, eat healthier, connect with loved ones, or just slow down and enjoy life more fully. These are great resolutions. But the thing about resolutions is that they tend to fizzle...

Vacations don’t always need to be major productions that have been planned months in advance. Sometimes a weekend away can do wonders at freshening up your routine. Taking a weekend escape to Cape Hatteras is a relaxing good time by the beach where you can slow down and enjoy time by the water. Here’s your complete itinerary for a North Carolina weekend escape to Cape Hatteras. Delicious seafood, ocean views,...

Christmas on the Outer Banks will completely charm you. Trade in blustery cold temperatures and snowy sidewalks for sandy shores and twinkling lights, making these coastal communities shine. Cape Hatteras ushers in the holidays with parades, markets, and other traditions. Make plans to attend the following top North Carolina Christmas activities and attractions in Cape Hatteras! When you stay with Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging, you’ll have the perfect holiday home...

So, you’re spending your Thanksgiving in North Carolina near the beach in Cape Hatteras. It’s a beautiful area that’s peaceful, quiet, and relaxing at this time of year. It wouldn’t be a real Thanksgiving without an appropriate Thanksgiving feast, would it? This blog will explain where you can have Thanksgiving dinner during your vacation in Cape Hatteras. You’ll find a rich variety of options with traditional menu options and some...

Cape Hatteras during the holidays is really special. The community spirit is evident with its local holiday attractions and experiences. Staying here during the holidays really makes you feel like you’re a local. The holiday rental you choose to stay in can either add to that experience or seriously take away from it. What kind of experience are you seeking? Maybe you’ve been contemplating booking an Airbnb for your upcoming...

It’s true that the majority of people think of summer as the ideal time to get away to Cape Hatteras, wanting that summer beach life and knowing it will be as dreamy as they imagined, but we at Lighthouse View want to tell you that there is another season, just as wonderful that will surprise you and delight you. Fall might be our favorite season, offering mild temps early in...

Who doesn’t love a well-planned day trip? A little break from the norm, where you just get your day pack ready and hit the open road for a little exploration. You don’t feel that overwhelming pressure that comes from planning an extended international vacation, and there’s no lengthy packing list. All you really need is likely a full tank of gas, and you’re ready to explore. Cape Hatteras and the...

Planning a big group trip always sounds like a blast until you start trying to actually organize it. You have to figure out who’s really in, where you’ll go, where you’ll stay, and coordinate the dates that work for everyone. It can be exhausting! Worry not. At Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging, we figured out the nitty-gritty and laid out all the details of planning an Outer Banks group vacation to...

July on the Outer Banks is what summers are made of. The weather is warm and the iconic events of summer start popping up. Make this a summer to remember in the Outer Banks with the best 2025 North Carolina events in July in Cape Hatteras. Choose a home base from Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging that will keep you close to this summer action. Here’s how you should fill your...

The world dreams about an Outer Banks vacation, but you know that the secret to a happy life is to know when to stop dreaming and start doing, and now it is almost time for you to land on Cape Hatteras to begin the vacation you have been looking forward to taking. You’ve made a lot of good decisions in the planning of this trip, starting with choosing our Lighthouse...