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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...

Song Of The C 61-J

Located in the Ocean Sands community, Song of the C is nestled under natural live oaks that offer privacy and shade. After a long day at the beach, soak in the jetted tub, hop into the 15x28 private pool, or grab the family for a dip in the hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

214 | Water Works

Water Works is a beautiful Nags Head vacation home that has a spacious floor plan, is loaded with many extras to help make your family vacation an unforgettable experience. Aside from its close location to the beach, this home offers being located...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Sea Dunes C2

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 2 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half Bathroom"Sea Dunes C2" is located at Mile Post 4.25. Sea Dunes is just across from 475 ft. of unobstructed, pristine beach that is life guarded and offers 2 private community beach access...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

SEAERA

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Corolla, on the cul-de-sac at the end of a quiet street, you will find SeaEra ready to welcome you for your Outer Banks vacation. An 8-bedroom home with a fully fenced private pool, hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

Dolphins Reach

Located in Hatteras | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full BathroomsNew in 2025: Kitchen remodel, new dining room table, shuffleboard, and giant Connect 4This striking 4-bedroom, 3-bath oceanfront home will be your favorite Hatteras Village vacation home with...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

5821 - Sugar Magnolia

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A home that’s fit for your family’s needs, Sugar Magnolia has it all! This oceanfront Nags Head home features easy access to the beach plus...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Drift-A-Wave 585

Beaming views of the sunrise over the ocean and comfortable seaside living await you at Drift-A-Wave. Recently remodeled and located in South Nags Head at milepost 20.5, this three-bedroom, two bath beach bungalow combines classic Outer Banks beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge grassy lawn, restrooms, showers, a 200 foot pier and plenty of room for you to spend the day. Since 1979 Nor'Banks has been one of the finest sailing operations on the East Coast offering Flying Scots, Hobie Cats and quality private sailing instruction...

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, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck Parasail is the only company running a FLEET of US Coast Guard Certified and Inspected 12 passenger Ocean Pros on the Outer Banks, with boats leaving from the North Beach (Currituck) Lighthouse, Corolla, and Duck.

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, we’d love to make it easy for you! DUCK • KITTY HAWK • SOUTHERN SHORES • COROLLA

Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...