A Leisurely Spring
Spring unfolds slowly along the Outer Banks, where cool mornings, open beaches, and quiet moments set the tone for an unhurried escape. At the Sanderling, this season is about having the time, and the space, to truly settle in.
With our Leisurely Spring offer, enjoy a $200 resort credit when you stay two nights. Extend your stay to three nights or more and receive an additional $100 resort credit for each extra night, giving you even more time to relax, explore, and enjoy the resort at your own pace.
Use your resort credit toward restorative spa treatments, relaxed dining experiences, or simply savoring the small pleasures that make spring at the coast so special. Whether you’re easing into a morning massage, lingering over a thoughtfully prepared meal, or enjoying a quiet moment by the water, this is a season designed to be enjoyed slowly.
Book by April 15th.
Available for stays through April 30.
Your Own Spring Itinerary
Adventure
Morning | Sunrise & Centering
Start the day with morning yoga on the Observation Deck, breathing in salt air as the sun rises over the Atlantic.
Late Morning | Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Travel south (30–40 minutes from Duck) to explore the East Coast’s tallest living sand dunes. Walk sweeping ridgelines for panoramic ocean and sound views, or book a beginner hang-gliding lesson with Kitty Hawk Kites (approximately 3 hours).
Afternoon | Duck Village Exploration
Return to Duck and borrow a complimentary Sanderling bicycle. Ride to the Duck Boardwalk for a leisurely stroll along the Currituck Sound, browse coastal boutiques and galleries, and enjoy coffee at Duck’s Cottage.
Evening | Coastal Calm
Dine in Duck, then return to The Sanderling for quiet beachside stargazing—an easy, peaceful close to the day.
History & Culture
Morning | Coffee & Coastal Literature
Begin the day at Duck’s Cottage, browsing its thoughtfully curated book selection rooted in the Outer Banks’ literary heritage. Pick up a guidebook or local nonfiction title for the road ahead.
Mid-Morning | Wright Brothers National Memorial
Travel south to Kill Devil Hills to explore the site of the world’s first powered flight. Walk the reconstructed flight path, view interactive exhibits, and take in sweeping views from the monument hill.
Afternoon | Choose Your Museum Experience
Roanoke Island Maritime Museum
Island Farm
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Pea Island Cookhouse Museum
Evening | Harbor Stroll & Dinner
Enjoy a golden-hour walk along Manteo’s waterfront, followed by a relaxed dinner before heading back north.
Nature
Morning | Birdwatching at The Sanderling
After breakfast, observe shorebirds and marsh wildlife on property using complimentary binoculars and journals along the sound.
Late Morning | Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Drive south to one of the East Coast’s premier birding destinations. Walk the North Pond Wildlife Trail for close views of migrating waterfowl, herons, osprey, and seasonal tundra swans.
Afternoon | Lighthouses & Wild Coast
Explore the Outer Banks’ natural landmarks, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Oregon Inlet or Nags Head Woods Preserve.
Evening | Soundside Sunset
Return to Duck for sunset over the Currituck Sound, followed by dinner at The Lifesaving Station.
Your Third Night Free
Make the most of your Outer Banks escape and linger a little longer. Wake up to the sounds of the sea, explore miles of pristine coast and savor the freshest local cuisine one day more at The Sanderling. Book two nights and get a third on us for stays October 2025 – May 12, 2026. Offer is subject to blackout dates.
Rest & Reset
A BETTERSLEEP PARTNERSHIP
Unwind, recharge, and restore your sleep with Rest & Reset, a wellness-focused hotel package created in partnership with BetterSleep. Thoughtfully curated to support deeper rest while traveling, this experience blends BetterSleep’s expert-guided audio content with calming in-room rituals designed to help you fully disconnect and sleep better.
Feather & Form: A Waterfowl Heritage Weekend
The Sanderling Resort presents an all inclusive three-day immersion into the Northern Outer Banks’ storied waterfowling heritage on March 20 through March 22, 2026.
America’s 250th
Stay three nights or more this summer and receive a $250 resort credit as you explore the history and heritage of the Outer Banks. Celebrate 250 years of America in a destination woven into its earliest chapters.
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.
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.