Travel
Travel Note
Be sure to book soon!
Whether staying at the Hampton Inn, booking a rental home, or finding an Airbnb, we strongly encourage you to book lodging SOON! The Outer Banks peak vacation season takes place from June-September, so rental availability becomes limited within one year of visiting.
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/Corolla
In town just for the weekend? We recommend staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/Corolla! It is within walking distance of the Welcome Party, and this is where the wedding day shuttle will pick up and drop off. Call to reserve: 252-453-6565 Recommended stay: Saturday, June 21, 2025–Monday, June 23, 2025 (two-night minimum) Event Discount: Directly mention the Koch/Beamer Wedding in order to receive the 15% discount.
Discount Code - Koch/Beamer Wedding
Hotel
Sanderling Resort
In addition to being the site for our wedding ceremony and reception, Sanderling Resort offers all the trappings of luxury vacation, including pristine private beachfront, umbrella service, recreation rentals, two swimming pools (adult-only and family-friendly), two award-winning restaurants, a full-service spa, and a wide range of accommodations, from private suites to basic hotel-style rooms.
House Or Rental
OBX Rental Homes
The rental homes are one of the best parts about OBX! Do you want to come and stay for vacation? Check out one of these rental companies to look for a house to rent! The Kochs have used Carolina Designs, Twiddy, and Outer Banks Blue in the past. Kristin and Colin are using Atlantic Realty for their wedding rental home!
Flight
Airports
The closest airports to the Outer Banks are either the Norfolk International Airport (84 miles north), Raleigh-Durham Airport (220 miles west), or Coastal Carolina Airport (160 miles southwest). They all offer a scenic drive to Corolla, NC. Saturdays are the biggest traffic day on OBX, so we recommend flying/driving in no later than Friday night or early Saturday morning to ensure you make it to the wedding festivities!
Travel Note
Airport to OBX
For guests flying in, shuttle service to the Outer Banks is available from Norfolk International Airport (ORF), Newport News/Williamsburg International airport (PHF), Richmond International Airport (RIC), and Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU). Visit coastalcab.com for more information on available shuttle services to the Outer Banks and while on island.