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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Cheerio

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - Welcome to CHEERIO, a spectacular oceanfront home with spectacular expansive vistas and simple access to a striking beach, representative of the Outer Banks at its very best. The ground level is home to the private...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

4703 - 5 Trout Running

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  5 Trout Running is a great choice for your next Outer Banks vacation! Located on the oceanside in Southern Shores, 5 Trout Running features...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

SHORELY BLESSED

A multi-arcade machine anchors the ground-floor rec room at Shorely Blessed, a Carolina Designs eight-bedroom escape in Duck's Sea Pines community. An elevator serving every level and an EV charger in the carport round out a home built for easy...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

4420 - Sea Elegance

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sea Elegance has everything you need to have the best Outer Banks vacation ever! This soundside Duck home is located in the Tuckahoe community...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

NIRVANA

Settle in for a movie in the home theater, then claim any of eight bedroom suites, each with its own private bath, at NIRVANA, a Carolina Designs oceanfront home at Milepost 17 in Nags Head. An elevator reaches all three levels, and the 28 x 14...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

2400 - Meyers

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Reunite with friends and family and enjoy the splendor of your vacation in this oceanfront home with impressive ocean and sound views along with...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

The Strandhaus

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomJust a 6-min. walk to the beach - closer than most oceanside homes, this roomy OBX getaway is designed for effortless family vacations. Bright, beach-inspired interiors pair with...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

If you are looking for adventure, stop by or call Coastal Kayak Touring Company and book your reservation. The company has been offering kayak and paddle boarding tours on the Outer Banks since 1999 and is located at the Waterfront Shops in...

The Field Research Facility in northern Duck is known for its 1840 foot long pier and its internationally recognized research. It’s mission is “Advancing coastal knowledge through observation and discovery.”Established by the U.S...

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks and surfboards. Inside, surf...

Join us for an unforgettable family adventure and see a more natural side of the Outer Banks.

Join us in Duck, North Carolina, as we celebrate the Town’s 10-Year Anniversary with a host of fun-filled, family-friendly events.