- Air Tours
- Amusements
- Bike Rentals
- Birding Spots
- Boat Ramps
- Boat Rentals
- Boat Tours
- Campgrounds
- Crabbing
- Diving
- Educational Activities
- Entertainment and Shows
- Fishing
- Fishing Charters
- Fishing Piers
- Hang Gliding
- Hiking Spots
- History
- Horseback Riding
- Indoor Activities
- Jet Ski Rentals
- Kayak Rentals
- Kayak Tours
- Kid Friendly Activities
- Kitesurfing Lessons
- Kitesurfing Rentals
- Marinas
- Nature Spots
- Paddleboard Rentals
- Paddleboarding Lessons
- Paddleboarding Tours
- Parasailing
- Picnicking
- Rainy Day Activities
- Sailing
- Sailing Tours
- Scenic Spots
- Surfboard Rentals
- Surfing
- Surfing Lessons
- Tours
- Wakeboarding
- Water Skiing
- Wild Horse Tours
- Wine and Beer Tours
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Outer Banks Bike Week
April 24th, 2026 - April 26th, 2026 -
ESA Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship
April 24th, 2026 - April 26th, 2026 -
Scallywag 5K/10K/half-marathon
April 25th, 2026 - April 26th, 2026
Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...
Perfect for families, this home provides access to the Colington Harbour Community Swimming Pool (Opens May 24 - Closes Mid to Late September), Tennis Courts, Boat Launch for a small fee, and Soundside Beach area w/Playground. For more information...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Is your family ‘Beach Bound’?! Arrive to enjoy a memorable week at the beach at this lovely Outer Banks beach property! ‘Beach Bound’ will be a...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
An abundance of luxuries awaits you in this semi-oceanfront OBX retreat! This Corolla vacation rental’s name pretty much sums it up – A Slice of Heaven! Lovely ocean and wildlife sanctuary views are yours to enjoy while staying in this spacious...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in the serene Crown Point community of Corolla, Ocean Therapy offers the perfect blend of seaside tranquility...
- Corolla
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Find your own ‘Hidden Gem’ nestled in the live oaks in Southern Shores with a great beachside location on East 7th Street. Cozy, comfy and perfect...
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Corolla lies Ciao Bella! This spacious 6 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom Corolla vacation rental has everything you need for a...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...
Minutes away from Duck, charming, family-oriented vacation home located on a quiet cul-de-sac with walkway to the beach. House is tastefully decorated, and well-maintained.Level 1:4 bedrooms: King bedroom with private bathroom and TV; 2 with Queens...
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 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...