Looking for the perfect day trips while staying in the Outer Banks? The Outer Banks is a short distance from some beautiful locations to spend the day at. Whether you are looking for an adventure, wanting more scenic views, or just want to do some shopping Outer Banks is the place for you! Listed below will be our favorite day trips to take, short and long distances from the Outer Banks!
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OBX is the perfect place to relax during your honeymoon. Outer Banks is known for its amazing food, quiet beaches, and many great experiences.
Whether you are looking for a quiet night or a night on the town, OBX has it all! John Yancey Inn is located between both nightlife and a quiet night.
Continue reading “Top 10 reasons to visit OBX for your Honeymoon”WHO IS JOHN YANCEY?
A QUESTION THAT GETS ASKED EVERY DAY!
Finally, We are answering the million dollar question! Who is John Yancey? John Yancey was a hotelier that was based in Newport News, VA. The John Yancey Inn was the first of the family’s many properties throughout the Hampton Roads area! To our guests that are familiar with our property the Main Building was the original building of the hotel, built in 1962. Several years later, the Sea Building was added right in front. Did you know there was a restaurant previously? Yes, in what had been the Easy-Beach Access rooms, there was a full service restaurant! In the early 1980’s the Four Seasons building was built.
Continue reading “WHO IS JOHN YANCEY?”The Best Instagram Photo Spots Around The Outer Banks
Getting that perfect vacation pic can end up being such a hassle if you don’t know the right places to shoot. The Outer Banks has tons of great locations to get the perfect selfie or big group photo and we are here to help! We have found some of the most unique and beautiful locations to snap that perfect selfie, star in your own OBX photoshoot, or get that family pic that’ll go on the mantle.
Continue reading “The Best Instagram Photo Spots Around The Outer Banks”Sweet Treats Along The Outer Banks
This post is by Erica Wade.
Everyone loves a good sweet treat once in a while and The Outer Banks has a solution for just about anyone’s sweet tooth. It is almost summer and that means hot days out on our beautiful beaches and pool decks. So when it’s 95 degrees outside what is the best treat? ICE CREAM.
Continue reading “Sweet Treats Along The Outer Banks”Local Restaurants Surviving During Coronavirus Impact
This post was written by Erica Wade.
What is the best part about vacation? People have a lot of different opinions on this, the atmosphere, being off of work, the beach, but most will agree that the FOOD is one of the best parts! Thus, this month we wanted to introduce two awesome restaurants here in the Outer Banks that we know our customers cannot live without. These two places have been working extra hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and are currently OPEN to serve customers the food they love, so we asked them a few questions about how COVID-19 has affected them. This blog chance to love them as much as we do!
Continue reading “Local Restaurants Surviving During Coronavirus Impact”Pardon Our Dust: The Next Phase Of Property Updates
We’re back at it again – this offseason we continue our major renovations! Our entire Sea Building (16 oceanfront rooms that are extremely popular with our returning guests) is being completely renovated. We will install new flooring, brand new bathrooms, new furniture, and new windows with plenty of sunshine to let in. Without a doubt, these will be the nicest rooms on the Outer Banks.
Continue reading “Pardon Our Dust: The Next Phase Of Property Updates”Exploring The Kill Devil Grill: History & Why It’s Our Favorite Restaurant

The Four Seasons & Other Property Updates Are Complete!
Everything you’ll need Brand new interior finishings Comfortable updated beds Take in the ocean sounds Oceanfront room views A small seating area
New property improvements for 2019 are complete! The John Yancey Oceanfront Inn has added:
- Brand new renovated rooms in the Four Seasons building
- Updated breakfast room with new interior finishings
- Welcome lobby area updated with new colors and a welcome area for our guests
- Landscaping updates throughout the entire property
- Brand-new walkways designed for all guests to use
Lobby Updates Are Complete & New Rooms Are Almost Ready!
The rooms are progressing! Direct oceanfront views in the Four Seasons building. New lobby updates. Welcome to John Yancey Oceanfront Inn – check in with us.