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The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Wave Breaker

OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Sea Oats Dr. — New for 2026! — Welcome to WAVE BREAKER, where the moment you step inside, you'll feel the gentle ebb and flow of the tide reflected in every detail of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom oceanside getaway...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

008 | A Little R & R

This lovely Oceanside home provides a great location that is just steps from the beach in Southern Shores. Located on Sandpiper Lane, your family will be thrilled with the quiet location, laid-back atmosphere, and comfort this recently updated...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

SOUND BARRIER

This soundfront home has 3,000 square feet of living space and an all season Bermuda room overlooking the sound. Spectacular sunsets await your arrival with views from the large upper deck, great room and King bedroom. Waterfront lower deck is the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/17 - 5/24
$1,641  $1,876
$235 off
5/24 - 5/31
$1,991  $2,271
$280 off
5/31 - 6/7
$2,413  $2,699
$286 off
6/21 - 6/28
$3,070  $3,271
$201 off
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...

BAREFEET RETREAT

Carolina Designs proudly presents BAREFEET RETREAT, a spectacular 9-bedroom oceanfront estate in Nags Head offering unforgettable Outer Banks vacations! This premier beachfront home features a private pool, ocean-view hot tub, recreation room, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

5470 - Little Outlaw Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Nags Head, welcome to Little Outlaw! Check into this quaint historic cottage & revisit the glory days of Old Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Beach Blessings Too

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Located in the popular Whalehead neighborhood, Beach Blessings Too is a guest-favorite for good reason. The beach is just a short stroll away, and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Ocean's 12

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Portside Dr. — Looking for the ultimate hideaway? OCEAN’S 12 could be your next big score, a brand-new jewel adorning the best kite beach on the Outer Banks that draws passionate watersports enthusiasts from all over the...

  • Avon
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms

Shop our exclusive selection of spices, custom blends, loose-leaf teas, naturally-flavored sugars, sea and mineral salts, gourmet gifts and accessories. With a wide selection of seasonings for any food lover and dozens of choices for any tea...

Welcoming all sun seekers, The Sun Shack Tiki-Bo-Tiki Tanning Salon has been offering “beautiful tans since 1999” - and without the hassle of contracts or membership fees. It specializes in professionally detailed mist tanning and will...

Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing stores to gift shops, realty...

A complete office supply store that includes art supplies, as well. 

A specialty gourmet market and wine shop with plenty of surprises!

Billed as a specialty store for "big and little girls and boys," this well-stocked store offers a fabulous selection of both time-honored toys and the newest favorites. Most of the high quality brands can be found here: Ravensburger puzzles...

Centrally located on the Beach Road near the Kill Devil Hills bath house, The Trading Post has everything you could possibly need for fun and sun on the beach. And you won’t have to fight highway traffic to get it.For the water there are...

Gourmet Nuts, Chocolates, Hot Sauces, Spices, Rubs, Salsa, T-Shirts, Candy and lots more! Have a nutty day!    

With more than 7,500 square feet, TW’s new store in Nags Head is chock full of a wide selection of fishing and hunting gear. Racks of popular clothing lines,  including Aftco Bluewater Wear, Salt Life and Pelagic, and sunglasses and hats...

Food, creativity and coffee at this delicious stop.

Urban Cottage is your source for ‘fashion for your home’. Here you’ll find that perfect something for that perfect place in your home or beach cottage. Urban Cottage offers painted furniture, beach decor, custom art pieces, outdoor...

Located in the central town of Avon in the southern Outer Banks, Vape Hatteras is the only source of e-Cigarettes, eJuices, and other cigarette alternatives on Hatteras Island. Featuring a wide range of hand-crafted eJuices as well as multiple...

An eclectic art, craft and gift shop on beautiful Ocraoke Island.

You never know what treasures you’ll uncover at Village Thrift, which is the only thrift store on Ocracoke Island. Featuring an ever-rotating array of goodies that can range from beachy apparel to books, games, and other unique items, Village...

Grab all the gear you’ll need for a sunny Outer Banks vacation at this apparel and gift shop that has an inherent coastal vibe. The Vitamin Sea Beach Shop is stocked with a wealth of goodies that can be enjoyed on the coast and at home, making...

Walgreens pharmacy and convenience market is a convenient one-stop shop for just about anything you might need while on vacation. Walgreens is where you can get some of the best deals on the beach for essentials, such as ice, water, coolers, milk...

A gallery and creative working studio in downtown Manteo.

Wave Riding Vehicles is a water sporter’s dream. The store offers gear that any beach goer would love and use. From pro surfers to pro sandcastle builders, Wave Riding Vehicles is sure to please.

30 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Since the beginning, the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops, Malt, Yeast and Water. No...

This outfitter, one of 316 in the U.S. and abroad, offers boaters of every stripe just about anything they need to keep their vessel ship-shape, whether it’s used for work or for fun. The store has rows and rows of shelves with boat supplies...

Owners Jim and April Vaughn operate a surfer’s surf shop, with a great selection of wetsuits, sportswear, swimwear and accessories for men, women and youth from all major surf brands. Upstairs, there’s an exceptional range of surfboards...

The quintessential tourist store, Wings is stocked floor to ceiling with beach-related clothing and nearly every other possible  beach-y item imaginable. With store locations from Corolla to Hatteras Island, this is the place visitors depend on...

Wink’s Grocery is much more than a convenience store to the Outer Banks.  The iconic winking smiley face has served Outer Banks locals and tourist a like since 1957. In fact, in the 1960s and 1970s, Wink’s was one of the only stores...

Located just a short stroll from the Nags Head beaches, Yarn and More Inc is a fun stop for knitting enthusiasts from the Outer Banks and miles beyond, thanks to its lengthy selection of yarn, accessories including needles, hooks, and notions, and...