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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Rejuvenation

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Rd. - REJUVENATION, a nine-bedroom/ nine-full and one-half bath home in the esteemed Hatteras by the Sea oceanfront community, is alluring and comfortable. The top floor is open with wet bar, half bath, living and...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

SAND AND SURF

Overview Experience rest and relaxation at Sand and Surf, a classic oceanfront estate with southern coastal influence and a great list of amenities. Enjoy magnificent ocean and sound views, sunrises and sunsets in this 6,300 square...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

HARTS DESIRE II

Secluded, Oceanside home located on Circle Drive pond front. Fish, feed the turtles, or just enjoy the view from the rear deck. A short 280 foot walk to two beach accesses with no major roads to cross. Easy access to dining and shopping in Duck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
4/24 - 5/1
$1,179  $1,251
$72 off
5/8 - 5/15
$1,289  $1,498
$209 off
5/15 - 5/22
$1,289  $1,498
$209 off
5/22 - 5/29
$1,455  $1,683
$228 off
5/29 - 6/5
$1,824  $2,089
$265 off
6/5 - 6/12
$2,156  $2,364
$208 off
6/12 - 6/19
$2,412  $2,705
$293 off
6/26 - 7/3
$2,570  $2,813
$243 off
7/3 - 7/10
$2,667  $2,813
$146 off
7/17 - 7/24
$2,700  $2,813
$113 off
7/24 - 7/31
$2,700  $2,813
$113 off
7/31 - 8/7
$2,700  $2,813
$113 off
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Leeward Inn

Leeward Inn is a spacious family vacation home located in the quiet Chicahauk neighborhood of Southern Shores, just a short walk from the beach. This retreat offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor family activities, including biking, boating...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Shoebie's Hangout

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full BathroomsShoebie's Hangout offers a huge amount of deck space complete with top level sunbathing deck ideal for laying out and soaking up the sun. Sit on the sizable covered deck to cool down while...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

SUNRISE

This unique home offers views up and down the coast! Very large decks for sunning and relaxing or take a soak in the large hot tub while taking in the sunset. Two living areas offer plenty of room for family togetherness. This comfortable...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/31 - 6/7
$4,544  $5,054
$510 off
6/7 - 6/14
$5,181  $5,691
$510 off
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

7170 - Endless Summer Nights

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Endless Summer Nights, a beautifully appointed semi-oceanfront retreat located in the charming coastal...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a factual narration on the bottlenose dolphin, a type of dolphin found along the Atlantic coast. Dolphin mating and birthing can be observed on many cruises. 

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many giant signs, hotels or...

Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve

The Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve is a large parcel of maritime forest, marshes, and even brackish swamplands that border the Currituck Sound. Located well off the main US 158 Bypass and jutting out into both the sound and the Kitty Hawk Bay, the Kitty...

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve

When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

It's easy to see why vacationers fall in love with Carova. Located almost literally off the Outer Banks map, while other towns along the barrier islands of North Carolina grew and developed over the decades and became popular East Coast tourism...

Back Country Safari Tours is pleased to offer two distinctly different kayak adventures. Both kayak adventures start out with a 12-mile beach exploration in a custom Safari Cruiser before we launch inside the Spanish Mustang Reserve!

Ocean bottom or Gulf Stream fishing on the Carolina-style charter boat is the only boat licensed and built to take up to 27 passengers per Gulf Stream Charter. Fish for tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, king mackerel, blue marlin, white marlin or sailfish...

Foliage fans and gardening enthusiasts from all over the country will love a day trip to the Elizabethan Gardens. Tucked away in Manteo within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, this 10 acre Roanoke soundfront locale is home to hundreds of...