Celebrate the Holidays on the Outer Banks

Snowman made of sand with Santa hat on beach near sea.

SpecialHoliday booking packages

Book below with our holiday package to receive complimentary early check in, late check out, a view upgrade, complimentary s’mores kits and free breakfast for kids under 12!

Book Your Holiday Stay at The Sanderling

Christmas Craft Activities

Make your own oyster shell ornament or compete in a friendly gingerbread house making contest.

Brunch with the Grinch

The Grinch will be hosting breakfast at the Lifesaving Station on select weekends in December. Enjoy breakfast with your family and a photo op with The Grinch. Afterwards, head up to the Beach House Loft and write letters to Santa and send them off via our holiday mailbox.

Holiday Movie Night

Snuggle up in the Beach House Loft with hot cocoa and watch classic Holiday films.

Corolla Christmas Village

The Whalehead mansion in Historic Corolla Park hosts annual holiday markets happening between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The Elizabethan Gardens

Stroll along illuminated garden walks and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights that transform the ten-acre gardens into an enchanted winter wonderland.

OBX 12 Bars of Christmas

A long standing Outer Banks tradition, 12 bars and restaurants each transform into their own Christmas edition. Grab a passport and visit all 12!