The Sanderling Resort is featured among USA TODAY’s best East Coast beach hotels for a family getaway. From carefree beach days and poolside afternoons to s’mores under the stars and space to simply be together, The Sanderling brings generations together for the kind of coastal getaway families remember long after they’ve gone home.

Published July 18, 2026

The Sanderling Resort is featured in Homes & Gardens for its thoughtful transformation of a beloved Outer Banks icon. Celebrating the resort’s 40th anniversary, the refresh honors The Sanderling’s storied past while introducing a fresh, sophisticated take on coastal design.

Published June 19, 2026

The Sanderling Resort is featured in Southern Living’s “This Quiet Outer Banks Town Is Made for Slow, Seaside Living,” celebrating the laid-back beauty, coastal charm, and unhurried pace of Duck, North Carolina. Discover why this beloved Outer Banks town is made for slowing down and savoring life by the sea.

Published June 21, 2026

The Sanderling Resort earns a spotlight in SouthPark Magazine, where a coastal escape to Duck is celebrated for its effortless blend of laid-back beach living and refined Southern hospitality.

Published February 25, 2026

Award-winning chef Vivian Howard joins TODAY to share a recipe from her restaurant at The Sanderling Resort, Theodosia, for mini shrimp burgers with fennel slaw and cocktail sauce!

Aired June 24, 2025

The Sanderling Resort takes center stage on PBS NC’s North Carolina Weekend in “Greetings from the Coast.” Host Deborah Holt Noel explores The Sanderling’s oceanfront setting, coastal experiences, spa, dining and newly reimagined spaces, including a visit with Chef Vivian Howard at Theodosia. It’s a beautiful look at the easygoing elegance and natural beauty of a stay at The Sanderling in Duck.

Released May 21, 2026

Alexandria Living Magazine is inviting readers to discover a different side of the Outer Banks with a fall and winter escape to The Sanderling. It’s a beautiful reminder that at The Sanderling, the best of the beach doesn’t end with summer.

Published September 22, 2026

Travel + Leisure takes readers inside The Sanderling’s next chapter, spotlighting the resort’s thoughtful transformation ahead of its 40th anniversary. From refreshed guest rooms inspired by the natural beauty of the Outer Banks to Theodosia, our signature restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Vivian Howard, the feature captures a new era of barefoot luxury on the coast.

Published May 27, 2025

The Sanderling Resort has been named a 2026 Hospitality Design Awards winner in the Upscale Hotel Public Space category, recognizing the thoughtful transformation of its spaces by Ward + Gray. The honor celebrates a fresh expression of coastal luxury that brings the natural beauty of the Outer Banks into the resort’s refined, welcoming interiors.

Published May 6, 2026

Eater takes readers inside Theodosia, The Sanderling’s signature restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Vivian Howard. The feature explores the restaurant’s distinctive Southern coastal cuisine, thoughtful cocktail program and atmospheric setting, showcasing Theodosia as a destination-worthy dining experience on the Outer Banks.

Published September 24, 2025

Executive Chef Vivian Howard from Theodosia at The Sanderling Resort appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show in May 2026! Co-host Ross Mathews welcomed Chef Vivian to the set and they recreated two of her signature recipes, Little Green Dress Dressing and Red Weapons.

Aired Summer 2026

The Sanderling Resort was featured in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards, recognized among the publication’s standout East Coast beach resorts. In its feature, “We Visited 100+ Beach Vacation Spots — These Were Our Favorites,” the magazine celebrates the resort’s recent transformation, timeless coastal design, and exceptional setting between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound.

Published November 18, 2025

Woman’s World featured The Sanderling Resort in its guide to the best things to do in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, highlighting the resort’s transformation into a luxurious coastal retreat. The feature celebrates the property’s 40th anniversary and its extensive redesign by Ward + Gray, showcasing its 123 guest rooms and suites, private residences, signature spa experiences, and year-round activities.

Published September 12, 2025

ELLE DECOR featured The Sanderling Resort in its ELLE DECORANDUM design roundup, spotlighting the resort’s transformation by acclaimed interior design firm Ward + Gray. The feature explores how designers Christie Ward and Staver Gray reimagined the Outer Banks property through a residential approach to coastal luxury, blending handcrafted furnishings, layered textures, custom lighting, and natural materials inspired by the surrounding landscape.

Published August 1, 2025