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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...

The Beachcomber

Welcome to your coastal oasis in Nags Head! Nestled along the sandy shores, this semi-oceanfront retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation. Step inside to discover a spacious layout adorned with coastal elegance. The airy living...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Footprints by the Sound

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFootprints by the Sound is the ideal place to begin every day of your fun-filled Outer Banks Vacation! Conveniently located near the main entrance to Corolla Light you're just a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/19 - 8/26
$3,351  $3,656
$305 off
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Medley Paradise

OCEANVIEW Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Amenity selection, fine furnishings and convenient location have come together to create a pretty composition at MEDLEY PARADISE. Located in the heart of Avon, you can walk to the grocery store, shopping and...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Sounds Good

SOUNDFRONT Buxton - Rocky Rollison Rd. - On a clear day you can see forever, or at least as far as Avon from the smartly refreshed SOUNDS GOOD, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on Pamlico Sound. Ideal for both watersport...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

No Wake Zone

Magnificent ocean views from decks and just about every room in this lovely beach cottage located in South Nags Head! Just 38 skips (yes, we skipped it!) to the beach for sun, sand and surf! Great for families with the lifeguarded beach at your...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Pelican Perch 502

Pelican Perch is a casual home with breathtaking ocean and beach views! The top level great room with huge bay windows overlooking the upper sun deck offers spectacular views. The south-facing en suite has a queen bed, a walk-in closet, a dressing...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

345 | Beach Peach

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Your Perfect Outer Banks Getaway! Step into your dream vacation at Beach Peach, a premier oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head that guests return to...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18

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.