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Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Sound Wave

SOUND FRONT Avon – Wave hello to your next great windsurfing adventure when you settle into SOUND WAVE, a three-bedroom/two-full-bath home perched right on the water’s edge. From this location on one of Pamlico Sound’s most revered wind sport...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Changes in Gratitude 304

Welcome to Changes in Gratitude, a charming 3-bedroom soundside home located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills!You and your family will feel right at home at this welcoming, bright and beachy vacation rental! Enter through the open kitchen with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

5607 - Dancing Dunes (formerly Heron Cov...

Community Pool is closed the rest of 2026 due to tear in the liner.Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This spacious, well-maintained dune front condo is located on the first floor...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

SHEARWATERS NEST

Plan the perfect family getaway to this adorable beach cottage. Enjoy the peaceful serenity of the secluded and private backyard with pool and hot tub.This home is all on one level! The Great room has a  46" flat screen,CATV and Blu-ray player...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
10/3 - 10/10
$1,597  $1,812
$215 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,500  $1,653
$153 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,500  $1,653
$153 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,500  $1,502
$2 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,413  $1,502
$89 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,438  $1,502
$64 off
11/21 - 11/28
$1,438  $1,502
$64 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,438  $1,502
$64 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,466  $1,502
$36 off
12/26 - 1/2
$1,488  $1,502
$14 off
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

THE LAST RESORT

Granted, the panoramic ocean and sound views can't be beat, but what really sets this home apart is the beauty to be experienced inside the immaculately maintained house. The owners, two sisters who grew up vacationing on the OBX, have made The...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/23
$1,876  $2,311
$435 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,568  $1,833
$265 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,469  $1,710
$241 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,334  $1,496
$162 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,322  $1,372
$50 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,322  $1,372
$50 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,171  $1,222
$51 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,174  $1,222
$48 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,195  $1,222
$27 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

145 | Our Beach Life

Our Beach Life is a terrific vacation home that offers an expansive, fenced-in, rear yard w/Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Volleyball Court and Firepit! Plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities. There is a picnic table and ample furnishings for...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

DOWN BY THE SEA

Discover DOWN BY THE SEA in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where eight bedrooms, an elevator, and a 28 x 12 private pool set the stage for an easy oceanfront escape. This oceanfront Outer Banks home at Milepost 15.5 pairs a...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...