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Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Sandy Paws Retreat

Now accepting Flex Stays for all of 2026, with a 3 nighttime minimum!Located in Corolla / 3 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Feel the appeal of Carova beach, acclaimed for its clean and wide beaches, offering painless beach...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/4 - 8/11
$2,297  $2,633
$336 off
9/2 - 9/9
$1,940  $2,213
$273 off
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...

861 | Wash House

Linens (beds made for arrival) and Towels will be provided for the 2026 season! This spacious semi-oceanfront home with almost 3,000 square feet in living area provides extraordinary views of the ocean from the front deck where you and your guests...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sandpiper Shore

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Great New South Nags Head Vacation Rental!This brand new build in South Nags Head is set to be your next favorite spot! This 4-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Casablanca

OCEANFRONT Avon - NC Highway 12 - Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, CASABLANCA is the oceanfront property you want to walk into. A pet-friendly vacation home with a private boardwalk to the beach, this 5-bedroom/5-bath...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

010 | Southbound

07/2/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! All the special touches have been made to create a comfortable and relaxing experience. You are sure to enjoy the location in South Nags Head close to...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Latitude Adjustment

Welcome to Latitude Adjustment, your perfect Corolla beach escape in the Ocean Sands community. This inviting coastal home offers a bright, open layout designed for easy gatherings after a day by the ocean. Enjoy your own private pool, relax in the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Oaks Beach Oasis

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis meticulously refreshed vacation home offers an elevated coastal living experience, designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Feel the best in coastal living at our delightfully...

  • 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.