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Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Bella Vista II

Soundfront Serenity in CorollaWelcome to Bella Vista II, a spacious Corolla retreat nestled in the soundside Cruz Bay neighborhood—perfectly positioned between Historic Corolla Park and the shops and restaurants of Timbuck II and Monterey Plaza...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
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...

Sunrise Sunset

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomLocated on the sound with its pretty sunsets and yet only three blocks from the ocean! All the special amenities that come with the Corolla Light Resort are included in the rental...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

K0101 Emerald Star at Cambridge Cove

Welcome to Emerald Star at Cambridge Cove by KEES Vacations! Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, this three-bedroom soundside condo is incredible! Great for long or short stays, Emerald Star offers convenience, comfort, and proximity to all...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

3 Buoys, 1 Gull 317-A

Beautifully decorated with fun colors and a beachy theme, 3 Buoys, 1 Gull is the perfect beach house for your Outer Banks vacation. This vacation home has fun written all over it! A private 28x12 pool in the backyard offers fun in the sun, while the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Cool Breeze SWB-25

Looking for an unforgettable 4x4 home with so many amenities that will make you never want to leave the OBX? This home is the one for you and your family! Enjoy a partial ocean view from the private deck off of the top level bedroom.Nestled only a...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

DUCK RETREAT

Overview A richly appointed vacation estate, Duck Retreat is an elegant home that offers ocean views from the highest elevation lot in the private, gated community of Four Seasons. This gracious home design boasts extravagant amenities...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 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 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Just Peachy

Designed for entertaining, this adorable vacation home features two tiers of outdoor living space and a location within easy walking distance from the beach (0.3 miles to beach access). Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the screened porch, your...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms

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 living history farm that interpretes mid-1800's island life. 

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.

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...