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American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

170 | Beach Ya To It!

This Terrific Vacation Home is Very Comfortable, Fully Equipped, & Perfect for Families w/Children. Your group will enjoy the Private Swimming Pool surrounded by a large deck area & the Kiddie Pool is sure to be a hit w/the little ones...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Cool Breeze SWB-25

Looking for an unforgettable 4x4 home with so many amenities that will make you never want to leave the OBX? This home is the one for you and your family! Enjoy a partial ocean view from the private deck off of the top level bedroom.Nestled only a...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

7767 - Swordfish

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Discover the perfect coastal retreat at Swordfish, an inviting ocean-view home nestled in the heart of Buxton on...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Tranquility 516-A

Stay at Tranquility and you'll come to understand how this oceanside home gets its name! Located in South Nags Head at milepost 17.5, on a shared driveway, you'll have a quiet, peaceful retreat to enjoy at the end of each day. You're a short drive...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Sundance

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Midgett Drive - Celebrate summer, or any time of the year, at SUNDANCE. The sun is always shining on this beautiful home on the oceanfront in Rodanthe with simple access to the beach and the ocean waves. You can't get much...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

Dune Fabulous

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Tell your friends you're 'Dune Fabulous' when staying at this perfect pet-friendly property! Kick back in the top-level living room, ideal for relaxed...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Shades of Blue

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Enjoy the coastal ambiance and outstanding ocean views from this centrally located property in Kill Devil Hills.Three beautiful bedrooms plus a loft...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Choose from a variety of fishing trips on Big Bull Charters.

A full service fishing marina and ship's store. 

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

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...

Dock of the Bay Marina carries everything and anything you may have forgot for your boat trip. Conveniently located in Kitty Hawk Bay, the marina is a must-stop before your sailing excursion.

Charter boat fishing on the glorious Outer Banks.

Sail local waters in a handsome schooner with plenty of elbow room.

You can truly choose your own Outer Banks adventure with this company that has a mission to promote conservation and respect for the natural resources of the OBX while creating fun and family-friendly experiences that highlight the beauty of this...

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...

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself...

Sportfishing for inshore and offshore species. 

Wet a line on board the Full Moon!

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

Get ready to catch the “big” one and make your charter boat experience a memorable one at Good Times Sportsfishing. Captain Andy and his crew will take you fishing in the Gulf Stream on the 47-foot custom made Carolina boat built on...

Ready for an exciting adventure on the waters of the Atlantic? Hac-n-Sac Charters will take you and five others out on the seas for a day filled of fishing and sight-seeing. Reasonably priced and worth every penny, the charter trip is a no-brainer...

No Outer Banks family vacation is ever complete without a Harbor Star dolphin tour. What could possibly be more exciting than watching the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphin jump and frolic right in front of you? This trip is guaranteed to be a great...

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...

Kitty Hawk Kites’ Whalebone Watersports Center is your one-stop shop for Outer Banks water adventures. Located on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway right on Roanoke Sound, this location offers it all – dolphin watching cruises with a marine...

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Best Jet Ski, Kayak, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals on the Outer Banks! Are you visiting the Outer Banks and want to enjoy some exhilarating fun on the water? Then you’ve come to the right place! Nags Head Watersports offers a large...

Located at the beautiful Inn at Corolla Light, North Beach Watersports is Family-Owned and Operated by Retired Coast Guard Licensed Master Captains. We provide a mix of excitement and scenery. Your mind will be capitivated by the beauty that...

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey...

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...

Outer Banks Adventures lives up to its name, thanks to a far-reaching range of tours and trips that highlight the beauty of life on the water throughout the Outer Banks. Try family-friendly explorations by paddleboard or boat. There are a world of...

Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures is ready to arrange your fishing activities at any time of year, on any type of boat and anywhere you would like to go. Based out of Corolla Bait & Tackle, Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures can plan...

See a different side of the Outer Banks by boat with Outer Banks Excursions! Relax and enjoy the scenery, escape to a sandbar, see the islands from the water or marvel at our breathtaking sunsets. You’re in safe hands with Captain Len...

A full-service boating marina with onsite restaurant and ship's store. 

Get ready for the island-hopping adventure of a lifetime with this longtime favorite activity of Ocracoke Island residents and visitors alike. Portsmouth Island ATV Tours provides shuttle service and a guided tour of Portsmouth Island - a deserted...

Rock On Charters promises you the “best fishing experience you’ll have in the South.“  Rock On’s Marc Kerns, a US Coast Guard approved captain, has been fishing the Outer Banks’ waters most of his life, and...

Create an on-the-water memory that you and your family won’t soon forget with an adventure that’s helmed by Safari Dolphin Tours. This local Outer Banks boat tour company offers an array of experiences and literally goes the extra mile...

Offshore fishing the glorious Outer Bans waters!

If you are looking for something more exciting than sitting on the beach, why not try fishing in the world renowned waters off the Outer Banks? Sharky’s Fishing Charters offers offshore, inshore, and sound fishing for every angler, regardless...

A full-service diving and outdoor sports center.

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

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...