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Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

The Smiling Sea Horse SS-146

You've found the perfect Outer Banks vacation home for your next family getaway! The Smiling Sea Horse is packed with amenities, offers a spacious layout, and is filled with coastal hospitality. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Smooth Sailing

Smooth Sailing is an elegant oceanfront vacation home with a spacious layout. There are five master suites with private bathrooms plus two bedrooms with two queens in each. The upper level is bright and open with a large kitchen with seating for...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Sandpiper

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThe Sandpiper offers you and your family a outstanding vacation hideaway, whether you choose to be located in the trees for privacy or to make the most of the Corolla sunshine. This...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

4607 - Bayberry Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Bayberry Cottage is the ultimate beachy oasis for you and your family! Located in Southern Shores, this 3 bedroom, 2...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Duckaway 177

It would be hard to find a better location in the Village of Duck than DuckAway. This home is located between the beach and the village, with a short walk to the beach on one side and a short walk to the center of town on the other side. It is the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low Country Seafood from the islands. North, South, East or West, our menu will satisfy any cravings you have while on your beach vacation! Let us do the cooking tonight! Reseservations and Outdoor Seating available. We’ve got something...

K0701 Namaste Here at Admirals View III

Welcome to Namaste Here at Admirals View III by KEES Vacations! Decisions, decisions...Should you make your way to the oceanfront pool and soak up the rays in one of those comfy sun loungers or walk down the steps to the golden sands of the Outer...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

6004 - Atlantic Oasis

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Atlantic Oasis, your perfect getaway nestled in the heart of Nags Head. This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanside home offers a...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 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.