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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...

MONKEY BOTTOM

Experience oceanfront living at Monkey Bottom, a spacious and inviting 4-bedroom, 21/2-bath beach home in the Whalehead Beach community of Corolla. This beautifully appointed rental sleeps up to 9 guests and features an open juniper-paneled living...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

401 | Whispering Waters

Welcome to Whispering Waters, a newly built home in the gated community of Colington Harbour. This beautiful home is perfect for beach lovers looking for added privacy on the sound. Whether you are lounging on the Sound Facing Spacious Decks...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

5799 - Tambor by the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW SUNDAY CHECK-IN FOR 2026! NEW FOR 2025: New couches. Picturesque ocean sights and comfortable seaside living are up ahead at Tambor by the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

5438 - C-Dune

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Beautifully furnished home! This home offers wonderful ocean views and direct beach access while conveniently located...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Another World 25-H

Everyone in the family will enjoy Another World, a classic, pet-friendly Corolla vacation retreat. Just 400 feet from the nearest beach access, you’ll be feeling the sand beneath your toes in no time! The private 11x32 pool and hot tub will come...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

892 | Jules By The Sea

Jules By The Sea is a spectacular Oceanfront home that will provide the backdrop for many memorable vacations to come. This home has everything you could want for your trip to the Outer Banks. Featuring views of the Ocean & Beach that stretch...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Blue Dune

Located in Corolla/ 12 Bedrooms/ 11 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Leave the paved roads and anxiety behind and discover your own slice of heaven at 4x2105, Blue Dune. Approximately 8 miles up the beach, this Brindley...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...