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Outer Banks Treasures: Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill

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Outer Banks - Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill

Outer Banks - Chilli Peppers Coastal Grill

I don’t know about you guys but going out to eat is  really risky business. You have to consider all your options…like is the food good?, is it expensive?, how big are the portions?, will I have to wait forever?, the list goes on. If you are tight on money like me you want to make sure that if you are going to go out to eat it better be worth it! When we say Outer Banks Treasure, we mean it, and Chilli Peppers is honestly one of the best restaurants I have ever been too.

If you are in the mood for a quick and easy lunch, their sandwiches are great. The BBQ sandwich is my favorite and the cucumber salad is amazing. If its dinner time, you have to try their fresh fish. No matter what the type of fish it is always a great meal. The coolest part is they grow many of the spices they use right in the back so it is fresh in every sense of the word. No one can resist a good margarita right? The first time i went to Chilli Peppers I got a watermelon margarita and I haven’t gone with a different flavor since, but they have many flavors to choose from and you can pick what shelf alcohol you want it it as well.

Out in the back they have cornhole and a new addition of a sliding walk-up window where you can order a beer outside and don’t have to go in. Or if you have been on the beach all day and look like a hot mess you don’t have to go sit inside, you can order what you want and sit out at the picnic tables. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beach music plays in the background and the drink specials rock, what more could you ask for on a vacation, or even just a night out to eat?

The restaurant is run by a great guy named Jim Douglas who was nice enough to let us come get some pictures and video to share with you guys. We really hope you enjoy the video and make sure that when you’re in the OBX you check out Chilli Peppers at MP 5.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Tell them Seaside sent you ;)

Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Outer Banks in the Off Season

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Outer Banks Sunrise

Outer Banks Sunrise

Seaside Vacations, a leading vacation rental company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, lists the top 10 reasons to visit the Outer Banks during the off season.

Come enjoy the beach all over again this fall with everything you love about the Outer Banks – warm sunny days, refreshing ocean waters, fine dining, natural treasures, historic sites, local attractions – with fewer crowds.  The weather continues to stay warm long into September and October; so while the beach beckons, what better place to spend some time than the OBX?

Seaside Vacations has compiled a list of 10 great reasons to visit the Outer Banks in the off season. – everything from savory, fresh-caught seafood to cozy nights by warm fireplaces. While everyone else is paying top dollar to stay during the summer months, you’ll be soaking in the relaxation, solitude and the satisfaction of a fabulous getaway…at a great bargain.

10. Computer? Check. Notes? Check. Brainstorming Sessions in the Sand? Amazing.
Great meetings are about more than what goes on inside the conference room. The Outer Banks has the uncanny power to clear the mind and rejuvenate the spirit, paving the way to productive meetings. The serene setting allows meeting participants to focus their minds and unlock their creativity, ensuring guilt-free breakout sessions on the picturesque beaches. Discover Outer Banks meetings.

9. No Reservations Required
Well-known for fresh, locally-caught seafood, you’ll be delighted by the wide-ranging offering of culinary delights in unique settings – even during the off season.  Outer Banks restaurants serve everything from Italian standards, to Southwestern and French cuisine.  And the best thing about the off season dining experience?  No reservations.  No more 45-minute waits.  And still just as many delectable choices.

8. Flip Flops Welcome Year Round
No matter the time of year, you’ll find that it is always a great time to be on the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks typically has mild weather year-round with the ocean waters staying warm through November and then warming up again in May. The weather in the fall is ideal with warm days and cool evenings. The ocean water is still warm from the summer months – and not too cool for swimming until almost Thanksgiving.

7. Adventure, History, Culture…and More
From kayaking, hang-gliding and wild horses to famed lighthouses and boutique shopping, there is still plenty of fun to be had in the off season with numerous Outer Banks attractions and activities. The world-class surfing on the Outer Banks reaches its peak in the fall, and the fishing is also at its best with a typical Outer Banks fall morning displaying a gorgeous sunrise silhouetting a shoreline dotted by surfcasting fishing enthusiasts.

6. ‘Tis the Season
The holiday season on the Outer Banks is something to behold! Our barrier island comes alive with festive Outer Banks events that set the stage for fun family reconnecting. From concerts and festivals to art shows and open houses…the holiday cheer abounds!

5. Nights in Rodanthe, Anyone?
Why not leave the family behind…and take some time to rekindle the romance (the sitting-snug-by-a-crackling-fire kind). From long walks by the ocean to brilliant sunsets over the sound, you’ll discover that the romance is all around.

4. A Family Affair
Off season on the Outer Banks is the perfect setting for fun family reconnecting. The vast stretches of empty shoreline, the crashing of the waves, the long walks in the refreshing ocean breezes, all the seashells you can carry and the serene natural beauty—this picturesque scene is staged just for you.

And don’t forget the other members of your family! The off season is the perfect time of year to bring your furry friends for a frolic on the beach in a pet-friendly rental on the Outer Banks!

3. Fully Stocked
So maybe you won’t be donning a bathing suit and lounging on a chaise the way you might under the hot summer sun. If the weather isn’t picture perfect, no matter. Most Seaside Vacations vacation rental homes come stocked with everything you’ll need (and more) to have just as much fun inside as outside. From board games and DVDs, to cozy fireplaces and warm relaxing hot tubs…you’ll find that you may never need to leave.

2. Out of Season Vacations = Out of Your Mind Prices
One of the biggest draws for off-season visitors is the amazing deals they can find on an Outer Banks vacation rental.  An impressive eight-bedroom oceanfront house that rents for $10,050 a week in July rents for $2,815 a week in November. And a five-bedroom home drops from $3,720 to $825!

1. Our Pristine Natural Beauty
Spectacular sunrises over the Atlantic. Radiant golden sunsets over the sound. Pristine (and empty) windswept beaches and rolling dunes covered in swaying sea oats. A place of unparalleled beauty where time seems to slow and breathtaking beauty envelops the spirit and sets it soaring. This is the off season on the Outer Banks.

So, if you’re looking to escape the crowds and find a peaceful vacation in a beautiful spot at the edge of the world, visit the Outer Banks in the off season.  It just may be that a sweet escape to the wind-swept coast is exactly the getaway you’re looking for.

For more information on a relaxing late summer or fall vacation with Seaside Vacations, please visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com.

About Seaside Vacations:

Founded in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1990, Seaside Vacations is a full-service vacation rental management company representing homes from Corolla to Nags Head.

Seaside Vacations offers a complete selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals. Guests can choose from 1 – 10-bedroom private vacation rental homes, condominiums, townhomes and villas.  Explore our homes in Duck and Corolla as well as numerous vacation rentals in Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head.

For more information on Seaside Vacations and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com or call one a Vacation Specialist at 877.346.8231.

OBX Pic O’ the Day: Seafood Anyone?

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There are a wide variety of great seafood stores that offer fresh local seafood on the Outer Banks. Today we’re going to highlight Carawans for it’s great food and great location.

Everyone gets a seafood craving once they hit the beach, and Carawans is in a prime location to grab some food on your way into the OBX. It’s located just over the bridge in Kitty Hawk on the right had side before Walmart, and PS, if you need to stock up on some adult beverages, the ABC store is right next door.

Outer Banks Seafood - Carawans

Outer Banks Seafood - Carawans

OBX Pics of the Day

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A sign that the summer season is fast approaching, Billy’s Seafood on Colington Road is open and in full-swing. This is a great spot for fresh, local seafood…and softshell crabs are in season!

Billy's Seafood - Colington Rd.

Billy's Seafood - Colington Rd.Billy's Seafood

Billy's Seafood

Billy's Seafood

Outer Banks Local Seafood Promotion Picking up Steam

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Outer Banks Catch

Outer Banks Catch

The Outer Banks local seafood promotion, Outer Banks Catch, is making progress. 

Outer Banks Catch is a marketing initiative developed to create a brand identity for fish and shellfish landed by commercial fishermen in Dare, Currituck, Hyde, and Tyrrell counties.  Last week, the executive committee for Outer Banks Catch selected a logo for the marketing campaign, and the committee reached an agreement for the tagline, which is short and to the point, “Local Fishermen Approved.”  

The next step for the campaign will be to create a membership package and pursue local restaurants, seafood markets, commercial fishermen and community partners.   When you are out and about on the OBX be sure you seek out the freshest, tastiest seafood that is caught right in our backyard!

Outer Banks Fishing Industry Gets a Boost

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A campaign to promote the local Outer Banks fishing industry is picking up steam.  The movement, dubbed “Outer Banks Catch”, recently received a $150,000 grant.  The purpose is to educate the public about the health and economic benefits of supporting the local OBX fishermen, and encourage local OBX restaurants to serve local seafood. 

Commissioner Mike Johnson mentioned that promoting local seafood is in everyone’s best interest and contends that the safety of imported seafood was unreliable. He cited a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimate that only 1 percent of imported seafood is inspected at port.

Outer Banks Local Seafood Brand?

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PilotOnline.com announced today that Dare County is preparing to launch a branding program called the “Outer Banks Catch” to help raise awareness about locally caught seafood and inform customers of the seasonality of seafood. 

“This is really going to help the fishermen educate the general public, which is ultimately going to help the commercial fisherman,” said Jamie Reibel, a member of the county’s working watermen committee.  The article points out that vast majority of seafood eaten in the U.S. actaully comes from overseas.  There is a drastic difference in taste between frozen shipped seafood and fresh, locally caught seafood; the latter being much more tasty…and healthy.     

Last year local fishermen caught about 22.7 million pounds of seafood in Dare County.  That much seafood translate into about $23 million dollars.  However, most of that catch is shipped off to New York and other ports.  The goal of this program is to ultimately increase demand for local seafood. 

The goal is to have the campaign ready to present to the community by April 2010. 

On your next trip to the Outer Banks try to buy local seafood, you’ll notice the difference!