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Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Hokie Hi HC-7

Looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation home? Look no further than Hokie Hi. This oceanside charmer offers everything your family needs for the perfect Hatteras Island vacation!On the top level, the well-equipped, spacious kitchen offers quartz...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

423 | Sun Spot

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! It's located in the thick of things, Sunspot is convenient to all Nags Head has to offer with minimal driving. This spacious, up to date, well-equipped...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
6/27 - 7/3
$1,595  $1,995
$400 off
7/25 - 7/31
$1,795  $1,995
$200 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

K8034 Ocean Pearl 8 Bedroom Oceanfront H...

Welcome to Ocean Pearl at Whalebone Beaches by KEES Vacations! New for 2026, guests will enjoy Farmdog Cabana Services along with access to the exclusive Village Beach Club included with your stay. Ocean Pearl is a luxurious, pet-friendly...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

Pelican Briefs 397-D

Welcome to Pelican Briefs, a beautifully decorated home centrally located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills at milepost 10! Your beach access is just 700 ft away across Route 12 (the beach road) with a sand walking path just at the end of E Lake St...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Perfect Peace

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - This roomy, charmingly appointed home on the Atlantic shore is the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate in uncompromising comfort. The paved carport at the entry level leads to a game room complete with air...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

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...

K7303 Maritime Majesty 4 Bedroom Home at...

Welcome to Maritime Majesty at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations New for 2026: Village Beach Club and Westside Athletic Club included with your stay! At The Tides, you can indulge in a unique vacation experience like no other...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Seaside Dreams COS-318

Located in the heart of Duck, Seaside Dreams is a 3rd-floor condo that is perfect for families! While sitting on the back balcony you will enjoy breathtaking views and sounds of the ocean. Enjoy soaking up the Outer Banks sun on the open deck or...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

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. 

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...