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Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Trident

OCEANVIEW Avon - N. Kinnakeet Dr. - Secure hero status with your family by booking your next vacation at TRIDENT. Located just two tons back from the ocean, beach access is a breeze. The accommodations are epic with a private master suite on the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

7933 - Salty Sea-Gal

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Salty Sea-Gal, where you are sure to enjoy all the beauty and comforts of Hatteras Island. This charming beach home is just a short...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

The Ocean House 313

Welcome to The Ocean House, a family-friendly coastal retreat nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. This inviting 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers stunning ocean views, a pet-friendly atmosphere, and all the comforts needed for a relaxing...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Legacy

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Leave your family a “Legacy” of happy memories at this lovely six bedroom located in Corolla on the Outer Banks. The private pool and hot tub are...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

K4120 Sol Mate at Beacon Villas

Welcome to Sol Mate at Beacon Villas by KEES Vacations! Enjoy all of the amenities of Corolla Lite when you stay at Sol Mate at Beacon Villas. When you walk into your vacation property, you will come to the first-level den/recreation room featuring...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Stuck In The Sand 90-J

Located in the Ocean Sands community, Stuck in the Sand is the perfect cottage for your getaway at the beach. Swim in the pool (12'x29'), soak in the hot tub, walk to the beach or play pool in the game room. Stuck in the Sand is conveniently located...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

PIRATES TREASURE

Claim your seat in the private theater, then rack the balls in the rec room: Pirates Treasure, new to the Carolina Designs program for 2026, is a nine-bedroom semi-oceanfront Corolla home where every single bedroom has its own private bath. An...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 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...

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...