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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

085 | Hollywood Hideaway

Hollywood Hideaway is an Outstanding vacation home that boasts a great Semi-Oceanfront location, Ocean Views and a short walk to the access to the Beach (280 ft. to James St. Beach Access). Peacefully situated in South Nags Head, you can get away...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

047 | Terra Mar

3/16/26: This cottage has been elevated on a new piling foundation for the 2026 season. The additional elevation enhances the already exceptional Ocean and Beach views. New siding, new roof, new west side sun deck, and new enclosed outsdide shower...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
5/9 - 5/15
$1,495  $1,695
$200 off
5/16 - 5/22
$1,995  $2,195
$200 off
5/23 - 5/29
$1,995  $2,395
$400 off
5/30 - 6/5
$2,195  $2,495
$300 off
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Lowe Tide

*Linens Provided for 2026 Lounge and cool off in your own private pool (11' X 23'). Sit back and unwind in this comfortable beach retreat by plunging in the hot tub or enjoying the screened in porch. All this caps the day after a fun-filled day at...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

DRIFTIN SOUTH

Pack up and start “Driftin South” to your very own oceanside VACATION PARADISE on the Outer Banks!...This home is located in the Sea Acres Community of Duck and will provide your family with great, lasting memories, without needing to move your...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/3 - 5/10
$2,347  $2,683
$336 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,347  $2,683
$336 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,347  $2,683
$336 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,578  $3,998
$420 off
6/7 - 6/14
$4,387  $4,795
$408 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,995  $5,331
$336 off
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...

Over at Carova

Pool Heat Now Supplied at No Extra Charge! Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAccessible by 4 x 4 car only, roughly 9.75 miles up the beach! Watch the wild horses wander and graze Over at Carova! Family memories will...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/7 - 6/14
$5,666  $6,930
$1,264 off
6/12 - 6/19
$6,270  $7,685
$1,415 off
6/17 - 6/24
$7,070  $8,685
$1,615 off
6/26 - 7/3
$7,266  $8,930
$1,664 off
7/7 - 7/14
$7,266  $8,930
$1,664 off
8/16 - 8/23
$7,070  $8,685
$1,615 off
8/29 - 9/5
$4,830  $5,885
$1,055 off
10/5 - 10/12
$2,466  $2,930
$464 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,430  $2,885
$455 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,270  $2,685
$415 off
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

School Bored

New for 2026: Queen Bed added in the Separate Den with TV on the Upper Level. Make family memories at School Bored, a cheerful Outer Banks retreat just a short stroll from the beach. Spacious Living Room, cozy nooks for kids, and sunny decks set...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

Pelican Watch

Paradise awaits you in this luxurious home with breathtaking ocean views! Lovingly appointed with all your needs in mind; Enjoy a family-friendly location only a few feet to the beach for little ones! Private pool and hot tub offer evenings of...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...