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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...

Beach Therapy

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe – Mirlo Beach – There’s no better place to soothe the soul than at BEACH THERAPY, a freshly refreshed eight-bedroom/seven-full and one-half-bath home just steps away from both ocean and sound and worlds away from...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

K9037 Out of the Blue 8 Bedroom home at ...

Welcome to Out of the Blue by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: The bunk room with Bunk bed and Twin bed is now a Full over Queen Bunk Room! This exceptional pet-friendly, Corolla, NC rental features 8 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

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...

793 | Live This Dream

***In a world where prices on everything seem to be going up, the owners of this house have opted to keep 2027 rates the same as 2024! 5% Repeat Renters Discount available for same-renter same-week bookings! ***Located Oceanside in South Nags Head...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Paradise Fun Park

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...

4218 - The Scotts' SandBar

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Living room furniture and updated outdoor shower. Welcome to The Scotts’ SandBar! This Georgetown Sands condo has everything you...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Terning Point

Welcome to Terning Point where effortless beach living meets spacious coastal comfort. Perfectly positioned in Corolla, this beautifully maintained oceanfront retreat offers the ultimate convenience: just a quick 20-yard stroll to beach access...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

The 4x4-Leaf Clover

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4 x 4 car only! Your family will adore this Canal front home with striking water vistas!  Savor a peaceful, serene and peaceful lot with amenities galore including a boat...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Happy Ours SWB-35

Happy Ours is a lovely, oceanside home in the off-road area of Carova, with 6 bedrooms (3 of which are en suites with private baths). Enjoy unobstructed ocean views from just about everywhere in this beautifully designed vacation rental. Take an...

  • Carova
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms

Barrier Island Aviation offers scenic biplane rides, cessna air tours and charters. For those who wish to take the controls, they offer flight instruction and an FAA-approved flight simulator. Tour options include Roanoke Island, Historic Manteo...

With Coastal Helicopters, OBX Biplanes and OBX Warbirds, you’ll have your choice of aerial adventures over the Outer Banks! Our high time pilots are very experienced so rest assured that you are in very capable hands! Soar the skies...

The Colllege of the Albemarle offers a variety of associates degrees but also boasts of an outstanding professional jewlery design school and continuing education classes. . 

A county arts council with a full-fledged gallery. 

An airport and museum featuring models related to the area. 

Sail local waters in a handsome schooner with plenty of elbow room.

Sportfishing for inshore and offshore species. 

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...

Wet a line on board the Full Moon!

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

Manteo Waterfront Marina is a small, tranquil marina located on Shallowbag Bay near Roanoke Sound in a town known for its coastal charm and laid-back atmosphere. Though small, the harbor is deep and well-protected and will accommodate boats up to...

At the end of Queen Elizabeth Avenue, and within easy walking distance of Manteo’s unique shops and restaurants, you’ll find the Waterfront Park. It features a playground and picnic area and lots of benches along the waterfront...

OBX Biplanes offers open cockpit air tours of the Outer Banks and boasts one of the area's "most exciting things to do." The company describes the biplane tour as like a trip back in time - much like an “Out of Africa” flying experience...

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...

Make jewelry using beads, and buy your supplies here.

Outer Banks Adventures lives up to its name, thanks to a far-reaching range of tours and trips that highlight the beauty of life on the water throughout the Outer Banks. Try family-friendly explorations by paddleboard or boat. There are a world of...

Outer Banks Aviation is a locally-owned company based at the Manteo Airport. We are the “easiest” and “number one air service to and from the Outer Banks” every year flying more Outer Banks passengers than any other US air...

See a different side of the Outer Banks by boat with Outer Banks Excursions! Relax and enjoy the scenery, escape to a sandbar, see the islands from the water or marvel at our breathtaking sunsets. You’re in safe hands with Captain Len...

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...

Soon-to-be surfers who could use a little one-on-one assistance with developing their newfound talents will feel right at home at Outer Banks Surf Academy. This surfing school that caters to visitors and residents throughout the Outer Banks provides...

An old fashioned movie theater - the star in Manteo's crown! 

A full-service boating marina with onsite restaurant and ship's store. 

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. 

Looking for a private sail charter? Call the folks at Sail Outer Banks. They offer a variety of year-round trips with low minimum fees to make it within reach of many folk. Dan and Katherine are your crew. Dan is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain...

Offshore fishing the glorious Outer Bans waters!

You've been wanting to do it, so you might as well take the leap! Skydive OBX operates from the Dare County Regional Airport on Roanoke Island. They have experienced skydivers and a licensed pilot to guide you through your first – or more...

The Deep Blue is a spacious 52’ Buddy Davis offshore sportfisher. It runs on a pair of 1050 HP Mann engines and can fit a maximum of six anglers at any given time. It’s not only a nice vessel to look at, but you’ll find it comes...

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...

A full-service diving and outdoor sports center.