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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...

TURTLE TIME

Discover TURTLE TIME in Corolla, a soundfront Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where nine bedrooms each come with a private bath, a 31-by-14 private pool anchors the sun deck, and a poolside hot tub overlooks the Currituck Sound. Three...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Family Tradition

Located on the Currituck Sound, “Family Tradition”  is an Outer Banks retreat for the whole family including the four-legged members. This home was built to enjoy the sound: no matter what the season, sunsets at "Family Tradition" are...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

A Dream Come True

This 4-bedroom home in the desirable Port Trinitie Community in Duck offers a dream vacation with easy access to both the beach and the sound. The house features soaring ceilings, numerous decks, a cozy screened-in porch, and a private seven-person...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

6285 - Tidal Song

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Get ready for a great family vacation as you enjoy the ocean, feel the breezes and experience the comfortable amenities of Tidal Song. You'll love...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 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...

3196 - Sea Sights

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Colony by the Sea, Unit D-226. You will not believe the sight of the sea from this well appointed Oceanfront two bedroom condo. Spectacular ocean...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

OSPREYS CATCH

Water views surround “Osprey’s Catch”, a spacious oceanside Outer Banks home located high on a hill just a mile north of the town of Duck. This home is characterized by panoramic sound views to the west and ocean views to the east from the...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
9/5 - 9/12
$3,976  $4,563
$587 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,552  $4,081
$529 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,552  $4,081
$529 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,552  $4,081
$529 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,552  $4,081
$529 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,969  $3,298
$329 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,969  $3,298
$329 off
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...

HEART OF THE SUNRISE

Discover Heart of the Sunrise in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where eight bedroom suites, each with a private bath, open onto an oceanfront setting at Milepost 11.5. A 28 x 12 private pool, hot tub, media room, and rec room...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms

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