There’s something about the Outer Banks that feels timeless—like the ocean breezes carry both stories of shipwrecks and the scent of salt-soaked freedom. For a week in early May, we traded the hustle of daily life for coastal serenity, wild horses, seafood feasts, and sunset drives down Highway 12. Here’s our itinerary of our favorite restaurants, historic places, incredible wildlife and more that you won’t want to miss on your next trip to OBX. Day 1: Arrival & Settling Into Nags Head After landing and grabbing our rental car, we drove 1.5 hours down to Nags Head, windows down and beach playlists up. We made a detour through Duck—a quaint seaside town—where the Duck Boardwalk gave us our first taste of salty air and laid-back vibes. After a quick grocery run (shoutout to Food Lion and Walmart), we arrived at our Airbnb, right on South Virginia Dare Trail. Post swim…