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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Laughing Gull HC-177

Welcome to Laughing Gull, a pet-friendly oceanside home just 300 feet from the beautiful beaches of Avon! This cozy home on Hatteras Island offers an open great room with plenty of comfortable seating and a well-stocked eat-in kitchen with a dining...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

HEADS CAROLINA

Discover HEADS CAROLINA in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where oceanfront living comes with eight bedrooms, each with a private bath, an elevator, a home theater with tiered seating, and a 40 x 18 private pool with cabana and...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

BLUE MOON

Marvel at the spectacular ocean views in this Outer Banks rental. This five bedroom home is located in the Seacrest subdivision of Southern Shores. Walk across the elevated boardwalk to the dune deck and beach. Blue Moon is a short drive from Duck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/5 - 9/12
$3,150  $3,610
$460 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,385  $2,599
$214 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,277  $2,599
$322 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,277  $2,449
$172 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,157  $2,449
$292 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,372  $2,449
$77 off
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

The Oasis

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates With its broad living area, THE OASIS is comfortably found in Avon's most premier community. This 6,430 sq. ft. home is a exhilarating escape from reality! The seven bedrooms are all masters with private baths...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sanctuary

This stunning coastal oasis in the Sanderling community offers breathtaking soundfront views and easy beach access, located just 300 feet from the ocean. Inside, the home blends modern comfort with beachy elegance, featuring high-speed internet and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



La Bella Vita

New for 2026 – Updated and Additional Outdoor Conveniences!Welcome to La Bella Vita! Providing the very best vacation experience for guests is our goal. This off season was all about creating a more inviting outdoor space where family and friends...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Tranquility 516-A

Stay at Tranquility and you'll come to understand how this oceanside home gets its name! Located in South Nags Head at milepost 17.5, on a shared driveway, you'll have a quiet, peaceful retreat to enjoy at the end of each day. You're a short drive...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...