OBX in October?

[Dr.Corona]

So the OBX is again on the potential destination menu this coming October for a few days. Actually considering sometime the first week in October.
I know there is no iron-clad guarantee answer but using the BN experts best guess answers could I assume that I wouldn't necessarily have to make reservations for a good place to stay?

Thanx!!

[carolinapiratechik]

I used to go to OBX during the week after Labor Day and it was far less crowded then during the summer months. However, I think it depends on where you are staying. Nags Head, for example, has fewer hotels/motels and more privately-rented homes so you could see No Vacancy signs given the few options.

[Hockey Mon]

My parents have a place up in Corolla and it is rarely rented in October. I've gone down once or twice in Oct - it's nice because everything is less crowded. Not a warm mind you but it is vacation.

[Bfan53again]

OBX (and Myrtle Beach & Hilton Head) is wonderful in October.......just Google "Outer Banks accomodations" and you should be able to find most anything you like!

[Dr.Corona]

OBX (and Myrtle Beach & Hilton Head) is wonderful in October.......just Google "Outer Banks accomodations" and you should be able to find most anything you like!

What I'd "Like" would be to just wing it & not commit to reservations. Suppose I can call some of the local establishments & get feedback....of course I'm sure they'd PREFER I commit & reserve with them.
Then again, many hotels allow you to reserve, then cancel prior to 24 hours of arrival. Could go that route!

[obxmama11]

I think you would be ok. We live in Norfolk, VA and it's not uncommon for my husband to decide on a Friday afternoon that he wants to go to OBX for the weekend. We haven't had a problem getting a last-minute place to stay.

[Dr.Corona]

I think you would be ok. We live in Norfolk, VA and it's not uncommon for my husband to decide on a Friday afternoon that he wants to go to OBX for the weekend. We haven't had a problem getting a last-minute place to stay.

[bravedave]

IMHO, no better time to visit OBX than October.
Cheers

[Hockey Mon]

Oh, and October is in hurricane season. Which is only a problem if you are there during one.

[doxadive]

We stay in Nags Head every year and use Village Realty. Private homes, but after labor day the prices drop in half and Oncce october hits they drop even more. I prefer Nags Head forthe proximity to Roanoake Island and allthe shops there and all the things to do in Nags head

[Dr.Corona]

Well.....there may be NO OBX to visit come October. Thanks Irene! Looking into Plan B!