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Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Sun Byrne

This charming classic Nags Head beach cottage captures the essence of a true Outer Banks getaway. Ideally situated just three houses from the shore, you’ll enjoy effortless access to the wide, sandy beaches of South Nags Head—no streets to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

PIPING PLOVER

Discover PIPING PLOVER in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where a 32 x 25 private pool anchors the backyard only 340 yards from the beach access. This four-bedroom Outer Banks home welcomes two dogs and wraps large decks around...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

4096 - Cake by the Ocean

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the Four Seasons community in Duck, Cake by the Ocean is a spacious 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home with...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

SERENDIPITY

Your stay in this OBX vacation rental will feel like Serendipity. Ocean views await you in this 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath oceanfront home. Play a game of pool in the recreation room or take a dip in the private pool. Splinters will be the last things on...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
11/2 - 11/9
$3,865  $4,487
$622 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...

641 | By The Shore

Wake up to sunrise over the Atlantic, spend your day steps from the sand, and end the evening watching sunset over the sound from your own private crow’s nest.For the 2026 season, this longtime guest favorite in South Nags Head has been...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/15 - 8/21
$6,995  $7,695
$700 off
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...

Break Away

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomBreak Away with your family to this Outer Banks Vacation home in Beacon Villas. Savor full access to all the amenities of Corolla Light from the oceanfront entertainment complex...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Shore Beats Work

Located in Avon | 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomShore Beats Work is your ideal oceanside beach home! Perfectly located in the heart of Avon, you are less than 130 yards to beach access, yet convenient to the Avon pier, shopping...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

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...

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. 

Guided hunting and fishing on the Outer Banks.