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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

1428 - Ocean Raves

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW SATURDAY CHECK-IN FOR 2026! Ocean Raves is home to your next pet-friendly getaway on the picturesque shores of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

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...

1861 - Into the Mystic

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! mfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and friends seeking a memorable beach vacation. As a guest at Into The...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Blue Yonder SS-41

Where the surf meets the sky, settle into your beach vacation at Blue Yonder, a modern, four-bedroom, pet-friendly, semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores. Located less than a mile north of Kitty Hawk Pier and just south of the popular town of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

A Shore Thing VP-204

Welcome to A Shore Thing, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom pet-friendly condo featuring a spacious design with an open layout, high-end furnishings, and tasteful decor. Perfect for entertaining inside or out on your own oversized private deck and just...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Pelican's Perch

"Pelican's Perch" is a great home away from home for you and your family! You will find panoramic ocean views from this ‘Pelican’s Perch’ in Ocean Lakes, Corolla. Unobstructed views across undeveloped dunes and just a short distance to the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Crew Quarters

Gather your entire crew for an unforgettable escape at Crew Quarters, a stunning 16-bedroom oceanfront haven located in the exclusive Pine Island Club of Corolla. Thoughtfully designed with a high-end Life Saving Station theme. Inside, boasts a...

  • Corolla
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17.5 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

LIVE OAK LANDING

Live Oak Landing offers a private retreat for your family’s perfect beach vacation. An easy 450 yard walk to the community beach access. Then, return to your own pool, hot tub, game room, and space for everyone. Memories are made here.Level 1:2...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/22 - 5/29
$2,136  $2,419
$283 off
5/29 - 6/5
$2,686  $2,984
$298 off
6/26 - 7/3
$4,114  $4,302
$188 off
7/3 - 7/10
$4,249  $4,302
$53 off
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...