2026 Buxton American Guide

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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...

377 | A Tranquil Treat

2/24/26: All new exterior siding along with soffits, facia and exterior trim is beiong done for the 2026 season with completion expected by May. New photos coming soon. "A Tranquil Treat" is a lovely OCEANSIDE vacation home located on a quiet...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/13 - 6/19
$2,995  $3,295
$300 off
6/27 - 7/3
$3,495  $3,795
$300 off
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

SPLISH SPLASH

Overview Get ready to Splish Splash all week long when you book a stay in this oceanfront Nags Head vacation home. With six bedrooms, a rec room, a private pool, a hot tub, and a private dune top gazebo with access to the beach, you...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Beach Fun

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Sand Street - Ready for an painless-going oceanfront vacation? Then it's time for some BEACH FUN. Start your vacation with a dip in the private pool. There is even a poolside cabana half bath for convenient bathroom breaks. Or...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

1069 - Seadation

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Seadation, your Outer Banks soundside oasis. This 6 bedroom 6.5 bath vacation rental is perfect for your...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

K0651 Wave Watcher at Sand Castle Villag...

Welcome to Wave Watcher! Start your day with coffee in a comfortable Adirondack chair as the waves roll in and out, setting the pace for relaxed, effortless coastal living. Feel the ocean breeze, listen to the surf, and ease into vacation mode. From...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

THE BEACH HOUSE

Overview Graced with over 4,000 square feet of free-flowing living space and situated on the prime oceanfront in Southern Shores, The Beach House ideally captures the playful spirit of the sea. Designer colors, choice upgrades, and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

5509 - Options

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you were any closer to the sound in this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Nags Head vacation home, you’d be wet! Options is a beautiful soundfront home...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables. 

Tucked away just off of N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton, Cockeyed Clam is a popular restaurant with families, fishermen, and visitors of all tastes, thanks to its expansive and crowd-pleasing menu, and a variety of local staples and fresh seafood dishes...

The Inn on Pamlico Sound is a full body experience. They offer the services of a European boutique hotel, the amenities of a small resort, and the comfort and charm of a North Carolina coastal bed and breakfast. What this translates as is waterfront...

Unwind after a long day at the beach with a little entertainment, an ice cold drink, or even a bit of uniquely delicious fare with a trip to one of Buxton’s best kept local secrets, the Lighthouse Sports Bar. Situated in a small building...

Rusty’s Surf & Turf Outer Banks restaurant brings the bold flavors of the tropics to Hatteras Island. Owner Rusty Midgett left the island and honed his restaurant and kitchen skills in some of Philadelphia’s best restaurants with top...