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TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Wright By The Sea 385-A

Wright by the Sea has a great location at Mile Post 9.5, in Kill Devil Hills. It is an amazing pet-friendly home for your family's vacation with just a short walk to the sand and sea. Guests will cross the 2 lane Beach Road to get to the beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Coast On Inn

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras Village- Lighthouse Rd. COAST ON INN to this elegantly decorated home, only five mins. from Hatteras Landing fishing, shopping and dining. One lot back from oceanfront in Captain's Beach subdivision, guests are treated to a...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Sea-Crets

ABSOLUTELY NO FAMILY FAMILY PETS DUE TO EXTREME FAMILY ALLERGIES!Upgrades for 2025 included faster internet with Starlink and brand-new top level decks!Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomPamper yourself and rediscover...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
7/31 - 8/7
$6,613  $7,113
$500 off
8/7 - 8/14
$6,613  $7,113
$500 off
8/28 - 9/4
$5,675  $6,175
$500 off
9/3 - 9/10
$4,681  $5,181
$500 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

All Inn 392-C

Nestled amongst live oaks and pine trees, All Inn is a beautifully constructed home on a very private, quiet, soundside street at milepost 9.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Boasting lovely décor, an abundance of top-of-the-line electronics and a long list...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Sandy Paws Retreat

Now accepting Flex Stays for all of 2026, with a 3 nighttime minimum!Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Feel the appeal of Carova beach, acclaimed for its clean and wide beaches, offering simple beach...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/5 - 8/12
$2,297  $2,633
$336 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,246  $2,573
$327 off
8/27 - 9/3
$1,940  $2,213
$273 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Blue Sky

Nothing but ‘Blue Sky’ for you at this lovely semi-oceanfront property located in South Nags Head with GREAT OCEAN VIEWS. Meticulously cared for by loving owners, this fantastic vacation property has great ocean views, your own private pool and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Admiral's Legacy CD-105

Escape to the pleasures of Admiral’s Legacy! This well-furnished oceanfront vacation rental provides magnificent sunrise, ocean, and dusk views. Admiral's Legacy features cathedral ceilings, a spacious living area, a well-equipped kitchen, a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

The pinnacle of fishing on the Outer Banks, however, is and has always been Cape Point. Ask any long-time Hatteras Island fisherman about Cape Point, and they'll gladly tell you about incredible catches, near-misses, and the occasional vehicle...

If you are looking for adventure, stop by or call Coastal Kayak Touring Company and book your reservation. The company has been offering kayak and paddle boarding tours on the Outer Banks since 1999 and is located at the Waterfront Shops in...

Located in one of the Outer Banks most beautiful wooded areas, the David Paul Pruitt, Jr. Park is a small recreation area just off the Bypass near the entrance of Kitty Hawk Woods. It’s a family-oriented neighborhood playground that has play...

Explore the beauty and serenity of Hatteras Island on horseback anytime of year at Equine Adventures. Riders can expect quality service from local owner and operator Sylvia Mattingly, who brings more than 25 years of horse experience to Equine...

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

The waterfront campground is now open in Coinjock, North Carolina! This coastal retreat is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise, located just 30 minutes from the Outer Banks, and has stunning views of the Currituck Sound. Campers will be able to...

Celebrate the origins of America with a fascinating and purely entertaining visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site, an easy stroll from the downtown Manteo waterfront, is a popular summer attraction for visitors of all...

Pelagic bird watching trips for the birding enthusiast. 

Join us in Duck, North Carolina, as we celebrate the Town’s 10-Year Anniversary with a host of fun-filled, family-friendly events.