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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...

The Salt Life 134-B

This affordable Duck vacation retreat has both sunrise and sunset views, wonderful amenities and easy beach access. The Salt Life is a spacious, well-maintained home with a great location in the charming town of Duck. Bring your bikes and enjoy an...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Always Dreaming

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Beacon Rd. . You’ll be ALWAYS DREAMING of this roomy six bedroom home just steps from the beach and offering beautiful ocean vistas from the top two levels. Appreciate watching the waves break against a impressive sunrise just...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

RETREAT

Charming and cozy one level classic oceanfront beach cottage.3 bedrooms (1 with Double, half bath; 1 with Double, 1 with Twins), 1 full bath (tub and shower). 2 bedrooms with ocean sunrise, picture window views. Open living area with eat-in...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

18S-C | Eighteen South Unit C

Fantastic Views of the Ocean and Beach Await from this oceanfront Townhouse Unit. Spacious and Well Equipped to Ensure a Splendid Vacation, this Home has a Hot Tub and a Community Swimming Pool (Opens April 12 - Closes October 17) Heated Mid-April...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Swell

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Life is Swell | Walk to Beach • Hot Tub • Pool • 3 King Suites • Dog-FriendlyWelcome to Swell, a new dog friendly duplex/townhome located in...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Seas the Dream CD-108

Seas the Dream is a bright and airy oceanside stunner, just a short walk to the beach in the Carolina Dunes neighborhood in the quaint and cozy Village of Duck. When not frolicking in the sand and playing in the waves, spend your days lounging by...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Bali Hai

Welcome to Bali Hai - K0523, your ultimate coastal retreat at Milepost 3 in charming Kitty Hawk. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the pull of the ocean and the promise of relaxation. Start your mornings on the top deck with coffee in hand...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

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

Lighthouse Horse Rides in Buxton offers horseback riding experiences on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Rides are suitable for ages 8 and up, and Lighthouse Horse Rides works hard to accommodate family members with disabilities. Ride opportunities...

The Museum of the Sea in Buxton, North Carolina, is a delightful treasure trove for those fascinated by maritime history and culture. This charming museum offers visitors an engaging glimpse into the rich heritage of the coastal region, showcasing...