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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

SEA N SEA

Overview Treat yourself to Sea N Sea, one of the largest semi-oceanfront homes in Whalehead, a custom built 12-bedroom estate offering over 7,600 square feet of living space and 2,000 square feet of deck space. This amazing vacation...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

1777 - MarSea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to MarSea, a pet-friendly 7-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom Outer Banks retreat. Nestled on the stunning oceanside of...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

VITAMIN SEA

“Vitamin Sea” is located in Duck’s Carolina Dunes Oceanside community and situated on a large corner lot with tall shrubs for privacy. This newly updated Outer Banks Rental property will be a welcome addition to your well-deserved week away...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

SUMMER BREEZE

 “Summer Breeze” is a five bedroom Oceanside home located in the Town of Southern Shores. A quiet family oriented neighborhood with only a short walk to the beach. The private pool and hot tub make this home perfect for a great Outer Banks...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
4/25 - 5/2
$1,868  $2,218
$350 off
5/2 - 5/9
$2,268  $2,718
$450 off
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Angel of the Isle

Pine Island is a vacationers paradise, with 2 community pools, multiple basketball courts, playgrounds, racquet and fitness facilities (for a fee), paths and trails in a beautiful setting along the ocean. All of this, plus restaurants and shops...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
5/6 - 5/13
$3,582  $4,990
$1,408 off
5/7 - 5/14
$3,444  $4,109
$665 off
5/13 - 5/20
$3,976  $4,719
$743 off
5/20 - 5/27
$4,261  $5,121
$860 off
5/28 - 6/4
$4,935  $6,416
$1,481 off
6/8 - 6/15
$6,006  $7,623
$1,617 off
7/8 - 7/15
$9,884  $12,144
$2,260 off
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

The Love Shack 492-A

Guests will love the convenient location of this bright and spacious home, just 550 ft from the beach!Cool off in the private pool (14x26) or take to the covered decks to enjoy the ocean views in the shade. There is also a hot tub, ideal for melting...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

180 Degrees Of Ocean OCE-103

Enjoy unobstructed, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean while vacationing in 180 Degrees of Ocean!This top-level condo offers a private, oceanfront deck, exceptional ocean views from inside the unit, and ample space to sprawl out while vacationing...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...