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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...

301 | Wright By The Pier

Wright By The Pier is an outstanding Oceanfront Home loaded with amenities designed to ensure your family will want to come back year after year. A memorable Outer Banks Vacation for your entire family. The ocean views are second to none. Located...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

TANARAMA II

The old Tanarama Hotel once stood on this stretch of sand at Milepost 6, and its address now belongs to Tanarama II, a four-bedroom oceanfront home from Carolina Designs. An elevator carries guests and luggage between levels, while a rec room...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

ROUND ABOUT

”Round About” is a two bedroom, round rental home located on a private and secluded wooded lot. The semi-private beaches of Southern Shores are just 145 yards away.This Outer Banks vacation home offers two sundecks for sunning and relaxing...

  • Southern Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
9/13 - 9/20
$1,004  $1,177
$173 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,038  $1,177
$139 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,060  $1,177
$117 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,060  $1,177
$117 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,074  $1,177
$103 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,064  $1,156
$92 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,064  $1,156
$92 off
11/1 - 11/8
$914  $1,005
$91 off
11/8 - 11/15
$967  $1,005
$38 off
11/15 - 11/22
$989  $1,005
$16 off
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Turquoise Dreams (formerly Midi's Hideaw...

Welcome to Turquoise Dreams (formerly Midi's Hideaway), the perfect getaway for your next OBX family vacation! Just a short walk to the beach, this well-equipped home offers a little something for everyone in the family. The top level at Turquoise...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

DROP ANCHOR

Sixteen bedrooms, each with its own private bath, anchor this oceanfront Kill Devil Hills estate from Carolina Designs, where fourteen king suites, an elevator, and a home theater make Drop Anchor a rare find for very large groups. Milepost 8...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 18 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...

BEACH HAVEN

Enjoy beautiful views from this light and airy home; Beach Haven is just a short walk to the beach and close to the community pool.Level 1:Laundry room with full refrigerator.Level 2:Large, bright, and airy great room with large flat screen HDTV...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

Heezen HOB-5816

Looking for a spacious vacation home that’s pet friendly, offers a panoramic view of the ocean, and has private beach access? Then breeze into Heezen today! Located in South Nags Head, this oceanfront property offers peace and quiet from the noisy...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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. 

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...

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...