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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...

5410 - Ocean Star

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Ocean Star brings you oceanfront bliss and comfort! This luxury Outer Banks vacation home has 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

208-B | The Keydet

This outstanding South Nags Head Oceanside home is as close to the Beach as most Oceanfront homes. Cozy and comfortable this cottage is nicely decorated and very well equipped. Offering a quiet, peaceful location that is perfect for any season, you...

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

Loggerhead

OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Dr. - If your family is looking for the ideal nesting place for vacation this year, look no further than LOGGERHEAD. Access to the beach from this home is rather painless with very little dune to cross. Three levels of...

  • Frisco
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



091 | Kittiwake Retreat

Welcome to Kittiwake Retreat, a comfortable and conveniently located beach home in the heart of Nags Head. Nestled on a quiet residential street, this charming oceanside retreat offers easy access to two nearby beach accesses — just a short...

  • Nags Head
  • 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...

Le Railby 561-B

Indulge in the coastal charm of Le Railby, a beachside retreat nestled along the scenic beach road, just a brief stroll from the beautiful beaches of South Nags Head!Enjoy an unforgettable Outer Banks escape at Le Railby, where your family is...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

HAPPYTAUK

HAPPYTAUK has everything you need for your relaxing vacation getaway. It is located in the Chicahauk area of Southern Shores on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks. The home is situated in a quiet neighborhood, has a short walk to the beach on...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Our Canal CV-61

Nestled in the woods, yet only a few minutes from the ocean, Our Canal is a recently-renovated, five-bedroom, canalfront home, with unforgettable panoramic views of the Currituck Sound. Located in the four-wheel-drive area of Carova, this...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

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.