- Air Tours
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OBX Pridefest
May 29th, 2026 - June 1st, 2026 -
Avon Farmers Market
June 2nd, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM -
Lighthouse 5K Series
June 3rd, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...
Overview Unwind and allow the oceanfront retreat, Heart of the Sunrise, wrap your family in leisure during your next Outer Banks vacation. Meticulously designed with family relaxation and entertainment in mind, the home's layout...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...
Enjoy million dollar ocean views from Erin’s Inlet, a three-bedroom, semi-oceanfront home in Kitty Hawk. With a direct beach access just across the street, this classic beach cottage is sure to be your family’s new favorite Outer Banks vacation...
- Kitty Hawk
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...
Located in the popular beach community of Ocean Sands Section K, Lago Vista is the perfect backdrop for your Corolla beach vacation! A sparkling pool, relaxing hot tub and ample decking are just a few of the things that make the fabulous pool area...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
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...
Located in Kitty Hawk’s Harbour Bay community which provides a Large Community Swimming Pool, Playground, Basketball Court, Gazebo w/ Picnic Table & Community Pathway to the Wright Brothers Bikeway that meanders along Kitty Hawk Bay. For more...
- Kitty Hawk
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! At Crosswinds, you get the best of the sound and the sea! This fun, family-friendly home is in a great location and gives you everything you need...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
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...
CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - BONITO LANDING offers the ideal amenities for the kiteboarding, kayaking and fishing enthusiast in the family. In addition to its peaceful location and beautiful vistas, it is just a fast walk to the beach and an even...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
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...
Your family will love this Oceanside Outer Banks home. De-Duck-Tible is one of the unique homes that offer you views of the sunset and sunrise from your own deck; it boasts both ocean (just 300 yards away) and sound views. The sun setting over the...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Inside, the Aycock Brown Welcome Center is a treasure trove of area information, and visitors will find hundreds of pamphlets on local attractions and activities, area menus, vacation rental and real estate catalogs, and local guide books. In...
Commune with nature and take photos of the pristine Outer Banks!
Tucked away along Schoolhouse Road and shaded by a cluster of Live Oaks, the Historic Corolla Schoolhouse is a lesser-known but nevertheless important attraction in the coastal town of Corolla. The schoolhouse was originally constructed sometime...
An airport and museum featuring models related to the area.
If you enjoy a good cup of coffee and a good book, a stop into Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Bookshop is a must. Located in a historic gun shop next to the pond in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, a visit to Duck’s Cottage truly is an...
Elizabeth City Historic Tours provides a unique opportunity for guests to tour downtown Elizabeth City in style with Carolina Carriages. As guests stroll through the streets on this 30-minute horse and carriage ride, they will learn about the unique...
Looking at the small town of Manteo, with its Crepe Myrtle lined busy main streets, and charming downtown filled with contemporary restaurants and old antique stores, one wouldn't necessarily think that this Outer Banks village was the veritable...
A Native American Museum featuring artifacts from local indigenous people.
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...
A welcome center and bit of history combined!
A living history farm that interpretes mid-1800's island life.
You haven’t been to the Outer Banks if you haven’t been to a fishing pier, and Nags Head Fishing Pier is as authentic as they come. One of the oldest and longest surviving piers on the barrier islands, this is a great place to take the...
Discover what makes the Outer Banks the most haunted beach in America! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories and haunted history of the Outer Banks. Whether you believe it or not...
Visitors to Ocracoke Island won't have too much trouble exploring the area. With 16 miles of undeveloped and completely pristine beaches, bordered to the north by a 4-square mile village that encircles the Ocracoke Harbor, it doesn't take long for...
The Ocracoke Preservation Society is a community-based non-profit organization founded in with the goal of preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of Ocracoke Island. It's main function is preserving and restoring the island's...
The Outer Banks History Center at Roanoke Island Festival is a treasure trove of Outer Banks information, dating back centuries and serving as an instrumental tool for historians, scientists, journalists, writers, educators, and the everyday public...
Celebrate the origins of America with a fascinating and purely entertaining visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site, an easy stroll from the downtown Manteo waterfront, is a popular summer attraction for visitors of all...
A maritime museum with antique boats and maritime programming.
An experience not to be missed! The 2024 Season of The Lost Colony offers a refreshed production of Paul Green's original symphonic drama. Set on the soundfront on Roanoke Island, enjoy this 87 year-old musical under the stars. Become immersed in...
Join us in Duck, North Carolina, as we celebrate the Town’s 10-Year Anniversary with a host of fun-filled, family-friendly events.
There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...