Turn your vacation into an adventure. Explore the Outer Banks like never before. Complete challenges, solve riddles, and discover hidden gems while competing with friends and family.
Coming soon: Our interactive scavenger hunts are still in development. The adventures below are previews — live check-ins and scoring aren’t available yet. Check back soon.
How It Works
1. Choose a Hunt
Select an adventure from our list below that fits your group’s location and interests.
2. Complete Tasks
Travel to locations, take photos, answer trivia, and check in via your smartphone browser.
3. Earn Points
Climb the live leaderboard and earn bragging rights as the ultimate OBX explorer.
Available Adventures (Coming Soon)
OBX Lighthouse Quest Coming Soon
Visit the iconic lighthouses of the Outer Banks. Solve riddles and take creative photos at each historic beacon.
2-3 Days · Moderate · 5 Stops · 1000 Pts
Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt Coming Soon
Follow the trail of the infamous pirate through Ocracoke and Hatteras. Perfect for families and history buffs.
4-6 Hours · Easy · 8 Stops · 800 Pts
Wright Brothers Challenge Coming Soon
Explore the birthplace of aviation in Kill Devil Hills. Complete aviation-themed tasks and learn about the first flight.
2-3 Hours · Easy · 6 Stops · 500 Pts
OBX Foodie Challenge Coming Soon
Taste your way through the central beaches. Visit local seafood joints, donut shops, and historic diners.
1-2 Days · Moderate · 10 Stops · 1200 Pts
Lost Colony Mystery Coming Soon
Dive into the mystery of Roanoke Island. Find clues around Manteo and the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
3-4 Hours · Hard · 7 Stops · 1500 Pts
Live Leaderboard
Live scoring and leaderboards are coming soon.
Take Your Adventure Off-Road
Some of our most exciting scavenger hunt stops are on the 4x4 beaches. Rent a Jeep at Norfolk Airport and start your adventure the moment you land.
Locally verified
Reviewed by the Beach4x4 team in Kill Devil Hills, NC
Last checked: July 2026
Sources: NOAA, National Park Service, and local town & county offices. Always confirm hours, fees, and closures with the official source before you go.