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Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

Deja Blue

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore Deja Blue! This semi-oceanfront home offers 5 ocean facing bedrooms and plenty of space for relaxation around your private pool or on the many ocean view...

  • Corolla
  • 5 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...

Magnolia Cay

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to Magnolia CayA signature oceanfront estate designed for memory-making, Magnolia Cay offers space, comfort, and connection for your next large...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 18 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 40
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

Erin's Inlet 218-A

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
6/21 - 6/28
$3,486  $3,786
$300 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,197  $4,497
$300 off
7/12 - 7/19
$4,197  $4,497
$300 off
7/19 - 7/26
$4,197  $4,497
$300 off
7/26 - 8/2
$4,197  $4,497
$300 off
8/9 - 8/16
$3,174  $3,474
$300 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Russell’s Landing

CANALFRONT Avon — Weakfish Dr. — Surreal sunsets, steady breezes and a private dock land you in the right place at RUSSELL’S LANDING. This dog-friendly (2 dogs only) three-bedroom/three bath bungalow is ready to welcome you to a getaway full...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

A Birdie’s Eye View 31-CL

This 3300 sq. ft. designer 6 bedroom and 6.5 bath is truly a home away from home! Being high on Beacon Hill in the Corolla Light Resort, this home offers panoramic windows that reveal ocean-view sunrises and gorgeous unobstructed sunsets over the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

OPEN OCEAN

Overview A vacation unlike any other awaits you at Open Ocean, a 27-bedroom estate located on an acre of prime oceanfront land in Kill Devil Hills. Event- and reunion-ready, this home is one of the largest in Kill Devil Hills in terms of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 27 Bedrooms
  • 28 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

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...

Southern Cross 420-C

Southern Cross is a beautiful beach home featuring a spacious floor plan with a large open family area. A perfect gathering place for a vacation with family and friends. Enjoy the numerous decks and the screened-in porch or take a short walk to the...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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 factual narration on the bottlenose dolphin, a type of dolphin found along the Atlantic coast. Dolphin mating and birthing can be observed on many cruises. 

Kitty Hawk Kites

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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

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 organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

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 to catch blue crabs and trawl for shrimp the same way that the local commercial fishermen do. You’ll learn about the species caught and how to sort through the catch – and everything of legal size is yours to keep for dinner! Along the way...

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 beaches in America! We are The Outer Bank's Only Ghost Tour that uses Ghost Detectors! Book now for the time of your afterlife! 

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex covers all aspects of Outer Banks...

The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina is a beautiful event venue with waterfront views from every seat. When planning a wedding on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, there is no other location that can compare to Pirate’s Cove. Our...

Foliage fans and gardening enthusiasts from all over the country will love a day trip to the Elizabethan Gardens. Tucked away in Manteo within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, this 10 acre Roanoke soundfront locale is home to hundreds of...