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Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

SPLASH INN

If your ideal vacation spot is a home that “has it all” then look no further! Splash Inn is ready for your good times! With 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, straight shot to ocean, huge 11 x 24 pool, hot tub, game room equipped with full sized...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
10/11 - 10/18
$2,471  $2,942
$471 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,054  $2,420
$366 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,054  $2,420
$366 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,903  $2,270
$367 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,903  $2,270
$367 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,034  $2,270
$236 off
11/29 - 12/6
$2,047  $2,270
$223 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,074  $2,270
$196 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,165  $2,270
$105 off
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...

612 | Needlepoint Dunes

Experience sweeping Atlantic and Jockey's Ridge largest sand dune) views from Needlepoint Dunes, a beautifully appointed oceanfront retreat in the Nags Head Historic District. Carefully maintained as the owners second home and available only a few...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

7565 - Sea Isle

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sea Isle is a charming Outer Banks rental located in the heart of Avon on Hatteras Island. This delightful home offers a perfect blend of comfort...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

Duck Haven TUK-35

Conveniently located just a short 750 ft walk to the finest beaches and nestled in the trees for privacy is Duck Haven, the perfect destination for your Outer Banks vacation! When not spending your days at the beach, the Tuckahoe community pool and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

136 | Beach Spray

This fantastic vacation home is located only 3 lots back from the Ocean w/a short walk to the beach via deeded Beach Access and has everything your family needs for a great time on the Outer Banks. Nicely decorated, spacious home is situated on a...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

AV2-3A | Pirates Perch

This Lovely Third Floor Oceanfront unit offers fabulous views of the beach & the Atlantic Ocean. Decorated w/Bright, Beach-Themed Decor that is sure to make you feel right at home! Located within walking distance to some of the best restaurants...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Ben Franklin

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...

649 | Pack N Pirates

This lovely Nags Head Oceanfront Home is full of warm and thoughtful touches that will make you want to return year after year. This home is spacious and comfortable for your family. Fantastic Ocean Views and a wonderful Beach await at this...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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! 

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...

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.

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

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. 

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...