Labor Day Weekend Outer Banks

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Family relaxing on sandy beach, man reclining in chair while children play near shoreline.

Labor Day Weekend

Enjoy a festive lineup of family-friendly fun, including a beachside BBQ, live music, tie-dye activities, and memorable end-of-summer celebrations.

The Sanderling is the perfect place to unwind, indulge, and make the most of Labor Day weekend in the Outer Banks

End of Summer Tie-Dye

Get creative and bid farewell to summer with a classic activity! Kids will twist, swirl, and dye their very own tie-dye creation using vibrant colors. Guided by our recreation team, each child will design a one-of-a-kind keepsake that captures the fun and spirit of Independence Day.

Delicious double burger with french fries and vegetables on wooden cutting board

Barbecue

Gather with family and friends for a classic Labor Day BBQ featuring smoky favorites, seasonal sides, and laid-back coastal vibes. Enjoy delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and live music as you celebrate the unofficial finale of summer by the beach.

Live Music & More

Enjoy live music throughout the weekend while making the most of the beach with family-friendly activities, including beach volleyball and lawn games. Whether you’re joining the fun or simply relaxing by the shore, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the final days of summer.

Seasonal Offers

SPF 50

Midweek, Done Right With our SPF 50 Offer, enjoy 20% off weeknight stays along with a $50 nightly resort credit to use across the resort. Whether it’s a spontaneous trip before the weekend crowds arrive or a midweek reset by the water, this is summer at a pace worth holding onto. (3-Night Max)

SPF 50

Military Escape

A well-earned break, just down the coast. Enjoy 25% off your stay along with a $50 nightly resort credit to use across the property.

Military Escape

Edible DC

EDIBLE DC OFFER WITH $100 Theodosia Credit

Edible DC

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Stay Close, Feel Far Away- Offer for Virginia and North Carolina Residents

Why travel hours when your perfect escape is right here at home? As a resident of North Carolina or Virginia, you’re invited to enjoy a getaway that feels worlds away—without the long drive.

Stay Close, Feel Far Away- Offer for Virginia and North Carolina Residents

Two people receiving relaxing back massages in a sunlit spa room, therapists working by window light.

Tides and Tranquility

Embrace renewal with a stay designed to restore balance, calm, and connection. This curated wellness escape includes $100 spa credit per night, complemented by a daily guided yoga session to harmonize mind and body.

Tides and Tranquility

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Stay, Play & Give Back to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund

Experience a meaningful stay where every reservation supports local heritage, and a portion of your booking is donated to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.

Stay, Play & Give Back to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund