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The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

ROYAL PALM PARADISE I

Tucked beside the private pool, a cabana sets Royal Palm Paradise I apart, and that is only the beginning at this Carolina Designs semi-oceanfront retreat in Duck. Elevated for panoramic ocean views, the six-suite home also holds a home...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

SEASIDE SERENADE

Seaside Serenade is a six bedroom semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs home in Southern Shores where an elevator reaches every level. Inside, a rec room with pool table and kitchenette keeps everyone busy. Outside, a 26' x 14' private pool, hot...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

Without a Porpoise

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomCome spend your vacation located in handsome Pine Island where you are close to the beach and just a short distance away from a grocery store, the Currituck Club golf course and shopping...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

The Annapolitan

OCEANSIDE Waves - La Waves Dr. - New for 2027! - Picture your ideal Hatteras Island escape: sunny mornings spent on the deck, afternoon dips in the pool, and lively evenings surrounded by family, friends, and your cherished pup. That vision comes...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Beachfront Pirates

OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – Avast, sea lovers. BEACHFRONT PIRATES, a six-bedroom/four- and one-half-bath home, invites you to set sail on a memorable vacation where sand, surf and sun are yours to plunder. Bring the family, including up...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

K0310 Gilded Garnet 3 Bedroom Corner Con...

Welcome to Gilded Garnet at Hamilton Cay Reserve by KEES Vacations! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 201) offers the perfect combination of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Sandy Ridge

Note: NH107-Breakers is located directly next to this property, making it a great option for larger groups looking for their own space. Washer and dryer and beach walkway are shared with unit NH107.Sandy Ridge is a classic Nags Head rental in the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

B&B Antiques is chocked full of eye-catching collectibles and treasures from the past along with lots of “other cool stuff.”You could spend days browsing through the quilts, art, furniture, glassware, lamps - vintage baking supplies...

Beach Books is located in the heart of the Timbuck ii Shopping Centre in Corolla. They are locally owned by Corolla residents, fully accessible and stroller friendly. Beach Books stocks books for all ages and interests - including new releases and...

Find a new beach read to enjoy along the Ocracoke shoreline, or pick up a few local treasures to share with friends back home at this popular island shop that has been delighting readers for more than three decades. Books To Be Red is Ocracoke...

A used and new book store with plenty of bargains. 

A full service book shop that's cozy and filled with good reads. 

In the heart of Manteo, Downtown Books is a cherished gem for book lovers and casual readers alike. With its cozy ambiance and welcoming atmosphere, this independent bookstore invites all to explore the enchanting world of literature. The moment you...

If you enjoy a good cup of coffee and a good book, a stop into Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop is a must. Located in a historic gun shop next to the pond in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, a visit to Duck’s Cottage truly is an...

Looking at the small town of Manteo, with its Crepe Myrtle lined busy main streets, and charming downtown filled with contemporary restaurants and old antique stores, one wouldn't necessarily think that this Outer Banks village was the veritable...

If you are an antique hunter and are looking for an eclectic selection, you can’t miss a trip to Freedom Antiques at Buccaneer’s Walk in Kitty Hawk.  Owners Sue Norris and Grady Lassiter opened the doors to this quaint antique shop...

A Native American Museum featuring artifacts from local indigenous people.

Campground stores don’t get much better than the one at the Frisco Woods Campground. At the Frisco Woods Camp Store, you can find everything you need for the perfect Outer Banks camping trip and you will without a doubt leave as a happy...

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Gulf Stream Gifts in Nags Head, NC (Outer Banks, MP 10.5) offers a great variety of sterling silver, 14kt gold and fashion jewelry with a coastal flair. We also have souvenirs such as mermaids and turtles, t-shirts, wind chimes, greeting cards...

With three locations filled with riches for the mind, heart and soul, Island Bookstore is a must-see Outer Banks stop. Their motto says it all – they are committed to providing you with selections to amuse, inform, enrich, and edify. What else...

A locals favorite, Island Gallery & Christmas Shop makes for an exciting day trip. 

You could spend all day in Kellogg’s Cottage Shop and still not see everything it offers. From specialty sauces and snacks, to hardware, to home and lawn maintenance and décor and even pet supplies, there’s little you won’t...

An old fashion general store not to miss! 

No trip to Ocracoke Island can be complete without a visit to the Preservation Society’s Museum and Gift Shop. The building that houses the Museum, along with the Society and its collections are a testimony to the island’s rich...

The Outer Banks Hotline is a crisis intervention center with a 24-hour hotline. The also have thrift stores up and down the Outer Banks including one in Manteo. 

Video game and comic book fans will have a great time at Super Galactic Games N Comics, a unique shopping destination that is situated in the heart of the Outer Banks. Brimming with items that range from valuable collectibles to trading cards, Super...

The Artful Navigator stands as a charming gem in the heart of Manteo, where creativity and community come together in a delightful fusion. This unique establishment features a vibrant array of local art, handmade crafts, and nautical-themed...

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and games, there is plenty to choose...

A classy gift shop with something for everyone.

A complete office supply store that includes art supplies, as well. 

Sometimes you just want to visit a Walmart. Fortunately, Walmart is conveniently located at milepost 1, right as you enter the Outer Banks from the Wright Memorial Bridge.