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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...

Mullen COS-305

Enjoy the spectacular ocean views from your private balcony in this third-floor Colony by the Sea condo. You'll love the natural lighting with the skylight in the kitchen and the 2 bathrooms. You have access to two decks. One on the ocean side and...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Sea Bright

Upgrades for 2026 include landscaping and pool restoration.Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSea Bright is nearly Oceanfront! With oceanfront vistas, this unique “flag” property offers private, direct beach...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

WHAT WERE WE THINKING

“What were we thinking?” is a four bedroom semi-oceanfront home located just two lots from the community beach access in Southern Shores. Enjoy the short walk or bike ride to nearby shopping, restaurants and the beach. Speaking of the beach –...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/28 - 7/5
$6,330  $7,357
$1,027 off
7/5 - 7/12
$6,330  $7,357
$1,027 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,298  $4,966
$668 off
9/6 - 9/13
$3,423  $3,937
$514 off
9/20 - 9/27
$3,043  $3,506
$463 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Carotank Clubhouse

This clean, cozy, and creative house is loaded with personality. The lot is on an unpaved road with no cross-streets, just 600 ft to beach access and is nestled in the woods. Only two blocks from the lighthouse, historic Whalehead Club, NC Wildlife...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Dancing Dunes

OCEANVIEW Waves - La Waves Drive - Just four tons from the ocean with beautiful vistas, DANCING DUNES just might be the next dream hideaway for your family. Expansive beaches plus the unique package of striking design, splendid vistas, private pool...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

SEAGLASS

Overview From the moment you arrive at Seaglass, you and your entire family will feel welcome and cozy at this special oceanside vacation retreat, with decor that offers easy breezy beach living at its finest. Seaglass features...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

5387 - Seas the Day

MP 9.5. BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Oceanfront luxury awaits at Seas the Day, a stunning Outer Banks retreat designed for unforgettable getaways...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 16.5 Bathrooms

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

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

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

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...

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Memorable, enjoyable and convenient. The Ocracoke Express is the new and easy passenger & bicycle ferry to Ocracoke. Leave your vehicle behind and sail directly to Ocracoke Village, within walking or biking distance of all the village has to...