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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...

824 | Lighthouse Cottage

6/21/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Offering you Great Ocean Views, this Semi-Oceanfront home has all the comforts necessary for an enjoyable Family Vacation including a Private Swimming...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/28 - 7/4
$3,995  $5,295
$1,300 off
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...

Wild and Wonderful

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWild and Wonderful  is only 150 yards to the beach access and loaded with modren features to accommodate a ideal vacation for multiple families. This home features a private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Lemonade

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — Fun fact: just a whiff of lemon can boost your mood and reduce anxiety. Maybe that’s why sipping a thirst-quenching, cool glass of lemonade evokes all those laid-back feels of a carefree hideaway. Loaded...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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...

3946 - Summers by the Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Summers by the Sea, a charming Outer Banks vacation rental in Duck. This 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom vacation...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

5691 - Michelitch

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: Renovations to include expand master bath, increase handicap accessibility, and reconfigure the master...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

1848 - Patriots Place

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A stay at Patriot's Place will treat you to amazing, unobstructed ocean views and a short walk to the beach. This lovely 6 bedroom (4 masters), 5...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

DOLPHIN WATCH

Ahoy me hearties, hoist the mainsail and set course for “Dolphin Watch” , a brand new haven where pirates and Commodores can parlay and parlee, over a glass of grog.Swashbuckling fun and naval history take us back to a time when The Black Pearl...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/28 - 9/4
$6,061  $6,665
$604 off
9/11 - 9/18
$5,279  $5,806
$527 off
9/18 - 9/25
$5,189  $5,806
$617 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,971  $5,480
$509 off
10/2 - 10/9
$4,985  $5,480
$495 off
10/9 - 10/16
$4,985  $5,480
$495 off
10/16 - 10/23
$4,490  $4,929
$439 off

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...