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Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

WORTH THE WAIT

Discover WORTH THE WAIT in Southern Shores—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where seven bedrooms, a private pool, and hot tub create the perfect semi-oceanfront escape. This spacious home sits between two beach accesses on a quiet...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
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...

Four Seasons

Upgrades for 2026 include: New furnishings and beds in Duo Bunk Room.Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomGorgeously designed home with fine amenities, impressive sunset Audubon vistas, sizable pool and direct access...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/3 - 9/10
$3,563  $4,801
$1,238 off
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...

The Pine Island Lodge

The Pine Island Lodge is a stunning 28-bedroom oceanfront event home in Corolla, perfect for weddings, reunions, and seaside retreats. With over 19,000 square feet of interior space, including a 1200 square foot ball room and chef's kitchen. As...

  • Corolla
  • 28 Bedrooms
  • 31 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...

K4113 Barefoot Bungalow at Beacon Villas

Welcome to Barefoot Bungalow at Beacon Villas by KEES Vacations! Barefoot Bungalow is your family's home base for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway in the heart of Corolla Light. Tucked inside the sought-after Beacon Villas community, this...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Nautical by Nature

Escape to Nautical by Nature, a relaxing oceanside Corolla cottage just 300 yards to the beach access in desirable Ocean Sands I. This inviting vacation home blends coastal comfort with outdoor adventure — perfect for families, friends, or couples...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...

1745 - Beach Time

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Beach Time is a 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom Corolla vacation rental perfect for your Outer Banks escape. This spacious and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Reader's Digest 14-E

Reader's Digest is a beautiful oceanside Corolla vacation rental with something for everyone in the family! Located in Section E of Ocean Sands, Reader's Digest offers many amenities to make your family vacation truly memorable, including a private...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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.