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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...

Morning Star WHL-95

Just a short walk to the beach, this semi-oceanfront home features great ocean views, with Adirondack seating for watching daily sunrises with your morning coffee over the water!The top level boasts vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light, as...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

TRI THE SURF

Overview Jump right in and Tri the Surf at this beautifully appointed 6-bedroom Corolla retreat, just four lots from the beach in the Ocean Sands Section O community. Well-equipped with all you'll need for a fantastic vacation, Tri the Surf was...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Crystal Sands

Crystal Sands is a spacious, soundside retreat in the Tuckahoe neighborhood of Duck, featuring an open-concept floor plan. The home provides ample space for the entire family to spread out. The well-stocked kitchen is equipped for preparing a...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Happy Ours

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAppreciate ocean vistas and Find Your Happy at “Happy Ours!” Plus, private pool, hot tub, and Corolla Light amenities are included. This home is uniquely located adjacent to a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Fishdance A-116

Fishdance is a comfortable one-level home with just a short 200 ft stroll to the nearest beach access!Take in horizon views and salty breezes from the crow's nest. Relax your evenings away on the spacious screened porch. With a cozy living area, a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

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...

Yellow Fin WHL-938

Yellow Fin is a spacious and beautifully decorated home with wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean, only 895 feet to the beach access! For your enjoyment, this home has great gaming options, electronics, Netflix access and a TV in every bedroom. The...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

R Grandkids Ocean Retreat 171

R Grandkids Ocean Retreat blends comfort and entertainment together, making this home in Duck an ideal backdrop for your vacation memories. Since the beach is only 500 yards away, you can spend as much time as you’d like with your toes in the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...