Here are 5 photo spots at Outer Banks North Carolina for you.

About the location

The region is also rich in wildlife, with opportunities to capture wild horses and diverse bird species. Iconic locations like the Wright Brothers Memorial and Cape Lookout Seashore provide excellent historical and natural photography subjects. The changing weather and wide-open skies create beautiful light conditions, making the Outer Banks perfect for capturing both serene coastal scenes and dramatic landscapes.

Best timing

OBX Kite Festival (April) – Held on the beach in Nags Head, it’s a colorful and vibrant event where photographers can capture amazing images of flying kites against the backdrop of the ocean.

Wild Horse Tours – Photography tours of the wild horses that roam the northern parts of the Outer Banks, especially in Corolla. These tours offer unique wildlife photography opportunities.

Wright Brothers Anniversary (December) – Celebrating the first flight, this event at the Wright Brothers National Memorial offers historical photography moments combined with scenic views.

Traveling

To reach the Outer Banks in North Carolina, you can drive via U.S. Route 158 and N.C. Highway 12. Ferries connect parts of the Outer Banks, and you can fly into Norfolk International Airport (2.5 hours away), Piedmont Triad International Airport (3.5 hours), or Wright Memorial Airport (closest). Charlotte Douglas International Airport is another option. Alternatively, you can take a Greyhound bus to Norfolk and then rent a car for the remaining trip.

Other languages

Here is how Outer Banks North Carolina is called in other languages:
CS Outer Banks Severní Karolina DE Outer Banks North Carolina EL Outer Banks Βόρεια Καρολίνα ES Outer Banks Carolina del Norte FI Outer Banks Pohjois-Carolina FR Outer Banks Caroline du Nord HI आउटर बैंक्स, उत्तरी कैरोलिना HR Outer Banks Sjeverna Karolina IS Outer Banks Norður-Karólína IT Outer Banks Carolina del Nord JA アウトバンクス ノースカロライナ NL Outer Banks North Carolina NO Outer Banks North Carolina PL Outer Banks Karolina Północna PT Outer Banks Carolina do Norte RU Оутер-Бэнкс, Северная Каролина SV Outer Banks North Carolina TR Outer Banks Kuzey Carolina ZH 外滩北卡罗来纳