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Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Whalecome Aboard

Upgrades for 2026 include Remodeled Mid Level bathrooms!  Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsIf you're looking for striking vistas, "Whalecome Aboard" is the place to be. Your family will want to vacation here...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Our Happy Place

Whether you are planning a family vacation or a couples retreat, this meticulously maintained oceanfront condominium offers you a classic Outer Banks vacation on the Nags Head oceanfront. Start your day with coffee and a beautiful Sunrise on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

SALTY SUMMERS

Overview Carefree days are ahead at Salty Summers, an 8-bedroom oceanside estate just a few lots from the beach in Ocean Hill. This home features professional decor, custom touches throughout, an elevator, a home theater room, rec room...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

Coastal Dreams

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full BathroomsLocated in the esteemed community of Corolla light, this home features a unique floor plan with an abundance of natural light! This home sits adjacent to the Soundfront community pool, soundfront...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

DUCK CALLS

Duck Calls is a bright, tastefully decorated, and landscaped oceanside home with private access to the ocean and sound. Close to the walking/biking trail into Duck. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from the furnished open deck and the large, breezy front...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3/8 - 3/15
$1,678  $1,924
$246 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,678  $1,924
$246 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,678  $1,924
$246 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,969  $2,074
$105 off
4/19 - 4/26
$1,829  $2,074
$245 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,829  $2,074
$245 off
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

YELLOWTAIL

Overview Beautifully designed and decorated, located on the oceanfront in Southern Shores, Yellowtail is a 5-bedroom vacation home that is sure to impress. The moment you enter into the foyer, look up and admire the high ceiling and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

DS-102A | Vacation Station

Oceanfront-Nags Head. A Terrific vacation awaits at “Vacation Station”, a spacious unit located at the Diamond Shoals condominium in peaceful South Nags Head. The open Living/Dining/Kitchen provides ample space for your family and all will...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Atlantic Dance has been teaching kids dance on the Outer Banks since 1995. Atlantic Dance offers classes in tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical with a primary concentration in classical ballet. At Atlantic Dance, little girls learn grace and achieve...

Inside, the Aycock Brown Welcome Center is a treasure trove of area information, and visitors will find hundreds of pamphlets on local attractions and activities, area menus, vacation rental and real estate catalogs, and local guide books. In...

Commune with nature and take photos of the pristine Outer Banks!

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

Club Hatteras is available free to all guests who vacation with Hatteras Realty. The Club has the largest swimming pool on the island, along with a 6-hole putting green, a kids’ playground and two regulation tennis courts.It offers early...

Enjoy nature and adventure by kayak, horse or boat!

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 Colllege of the Albemarle offers a variety of associates degrees but also boasts of an outstanding professional jewlery design school and continuing education classes. . 

A fll service surf shop offering lessons, new equipment, clothing and rentals. 

Horse-inspired gifts for a good cause!

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

A county arts council with a full-fledged gallery. 

Dare County Family Recreation Park, or Rec Park, serves as the county’s focal point for youth and adult activities. The park features tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields and a playground. Swings, slides, a climbing wall and a covered...

Enjoy a night on the town that is steeped in local history, culture, and miles of fun with a show at the acclaimed Deepwater Theater and Music Hall on Ocracoke Island. Serving as the venue for regular summertime concerts and shows, as well as the...

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...

You can truly choose your own Outer Banks adventure with this company that has a mission to promote conservation and respect for the natural resources of the OBX while creating fun and family-friendly experiences that highlight the beauty of this...

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself...

Looking at the small town of Manteo, with its Crepe Myrtle lined busy main streets, and charming downtown filled with contemporary restaurants and old antique stores, one wouldn't necessarily think that this Outer Banks village was the veritable...

A Native American Museum featuring artifacts from local indigenous people.

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

From exploring the diverse wildlife that crowds the local beaches, to taking a lazy tour through the winding marshes and creeks of the Pamlico Sound, there’s a lot to discover at the Hatteras Island Ocean Center. This unique interactive...

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

A living history farm that interpretes mid-1800's island life. 

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.

You might not know that the Outer Banks has a robust arts community. KDH Cooperative is an artist-operated gallery featuring works of local artists across the Outer Banks. Membership of KDH Cooperative includes artists of diverse backgrounds. Art...

The Outer Banks is regarded as kiteboarding paradise, with miles of waist deep water and consistent thermal winds, making for the best kiting conditions in the world, and one of the safest locations for newbie kiteboarders. Kite Club...

Kitty Hawk Kites’ Whalebone Watersports Center is your one-stop shop for Outer Banks water adventures. Located on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway right on Roanoke Sound, this location offers it all – dolphin watching cruises with a marine...

Lighthouse Horse Rides in Buxton offers horseback riding experiences on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Rides are suitable for ages 8 and up, and Lighthouse Horse Rides works hard to accommodate family members with disabilities. Ride opportunities...

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

North Duck Watersports says its dedicated to providing a “clean fun experience” to all its customers. With jet ski, boat rentals and more, it boasts the largest watersports facility in Duck - if not the entire OBX - offering...

Discover what makes the Outer Banks the most haunted beach in America! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories and haunted history of the Outer Banks. Whether you believe it or not...

Discover the answers to your wind and water sports dreams at Ocean Air Sports. 

Make jewelry using beads, and buy your supplies here.

Visitors to Ocracoke Island won't have too much trouble exploring the area. With 16 miles of undeveloped and completely pristine beaches, bordered to the north by a 4-square mile village that encircles the Ocracoke Harbor, it doesn't take long for...

The Ocracoke Preservation Society is a community-based non-profit organization founded in with the goal of preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of Ocracoke Island. It's main function is preserving and restoring the island's...

Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world should experience. We strive to...

Open since 2002, the Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden was created to provide the community with horticultural education, to help with property enhancement and also as a memorial acknowledgement. The Garden is located next to the Baum Center...

Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures is ready to arrange your fishing activities at any time of year, on any type of boat and anywhere you would like to go. Based out of Corolla Bait & Tackle, Outer Banks Charter Fishing Adventures can plan...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...

The Outer Banks History Center at Roanoke Island Festival is a treasure trove of Outer Banks information, dating back centuries and serving as an instrumental tool for historians, scientists, journalists, writers, educators, and the everyday public...

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

Outer Banks Kiting (OBK) brings to you successful coaching methods developed over the years by working with the best, and fine-tuned by endless hours coaching on the water.  No egos involved, just a long history of 15 years in the...

Get ready for the island-hopping adventure of a lifetime with this longtime favorite activity of Ocracoke Island residents and visitors alike. Portsmouth Island ATV Tours provides shuttle service and a guided tour of Portsmouth Island - a deserted...

From kiteboarding rentals and equipment, to unique summer camps and some of the biggest events on Hatteras Island, there’s certainly a lot for water lovers to discover at Real Watersports. This tri-villages landmark that is world famous with...

Celebrate the origins of America with a fascinating and purely entertaining visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site, an easy stroll from the downtown Manteo waterfront, is a popular summer attraction for visitors of all...

A maritime museum with antique boats and maritime programming. 

Sail the Outer Banks (formerly Outer Banks Sailing Academy) offers professional sailing instruction operating under the standards of the American Sailing Association. They offer lessons in Kill Devil Hills. The Academy presents an array of classes...

Pelagic bird watching trips for the birding enthusiast. 

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his world-renowned boards have been ridden by...

More than 120 coastal communities oppose offshore drilling- the coast has spoken, and we are determined more than ever to protect our coast. Communities, elected leaders, and impacted businesses and residents along the Southeast spoke out strongly...

Fudge, ice cream and fun, creative activities!

Indian Town Gallery is a Mecca for art, gifts, crafts and creativity! 

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and games, there is plenty to choose...

An experience not to be missed! The 2024 Season of The Lost Colony offers a refreshed production of Paul Green's original symphonic drama. Set on the soundfront on Roanoke Island, enjoy this 87 year-old musical under the stars. Become immersed in...

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

Turf's Up OBX is a unique sports club offering the opportunity to enjoy world-class custom designed HD golf, baseball, soccer, zombie dodgeball and a dozen other games using ultra high quality simulation technology. Practice indoors. Get golf...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...