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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Seaside Manor

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomDiscover Oceanside Manor, the Corolla vacation rental that has it all! Located in the Whalehead Beach Community and only 990 feet from the beach, this vacation rental is loaded with...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

High Cotton

OCEANSIDE, PRIVATE POOL, Poolside Furniture, HOT TUB, TIKI BAR, FENCED BACKYARD, VOLLEYBALL, CORNHOLE BASKETBALL HOOP, OUTDOOR SHOWER, GAS GRILL, Covered & Sun Decks w/FURNITURE, Convenient ELEVATOR, KEYLESS ENTRY, WIFI Internet Access, 3 MASTER...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Why Knot

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — New for 2026! — When it comes to booking the perfect Hatteras Island getaway, the question shouldn’t be why, but WHY KNOT? This six-bedroom/four-bath home has all the answers encompassed within spacious...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

Blackbeard's Treasure HOB-25

Blackbeard's Treasure is a beautiful oceanfront home with all the amenities needed for a fun-filled beach vacation! Enjoy beautiful ocean views and endless sunrises from one of the decks or the dune top deck. There is something for everyone of all...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Star of the Sea

Star of the Sea (formerly Stella Maris OBX) is an oceanfront property worthy of its name. Outside, you will find a heated pool and hot tub conveniently on the path to your private beach walkway. Imagine sitting on the deck, sharing a meal with...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

5710 - Karen's Krib

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: 11 new state-of-the-art TVs with sound systems by Custom Audio. Gorgeous ocean views, a large private...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

101 | Sea Scout

Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean & Beach Views. This Traditional Kitty Hawk Beach Cottage is Located Right On the Beach. Your Family will Love being this Close to the Ocean while Enjoying All the Comforts of Home.Ground Level: Parking, Steps to...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

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.