Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging Blog

There are some places in this world that you only want to visit during a certain season, but even though Cape Hatteras is often thought of as a summer destination spot, we want to show you that it is so much more! Cape Hatteras has something wonderful and unique to offer every season of the year, including during winter. Even though a Cape Hatteras winter vacation will look very different from...

Your annual family vacation has the possibility of being the one that you compare all others against simply because you chose Cape Hatteras for your destination and our Lighthouse View beachy retreats for your accommodations. This area is one that families adore, encouraging them to return year after year, to discover how everything and nothing has changed, and to re-remember how comfortable it felt to stay in our beachfront escapes....

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...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by how busy life gets during the holidays. Schedules are crazy, shops and malls are crowded, and there are appointments, school plays, and the list goes on. The idea of planning another Christmas celebration at home seems like it would be added stress. You might be thinking that you could really use a vacation right now. But planning a vacation at the last minute seems...

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 is a special kind of place that is meant for slowing down and enjoying the rhythm of the ocean. If you’re in the middle of planning a getaway to the coast, you might already be dreaming of the endless blue horizon, sweet sea breezes, majestic lighthouses, and seafood aplenty! Are your suitcases packed already? No? Well then, this is the blog for you. It’s a travel checklist with...

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...