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Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Wave Dancer ASC-45

Welcome to Wave Dancer! This bright and cheerful beach cottage full of coastal charm is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in south Avon, just a short distance to the beach. Ideal home for families who enjoy stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

5611 - King's Landing

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! King’s Landing is here to offer you the most spectacular Outer Banks vacation yet! This Nags Head condo features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

K5502 Pelicans Perch at Shallowbag Bay

Welcome to Pelicans Perch 3 Bedroom Condo at Shallowbag Bay by KEES Vacations! This meticulously maintained soundfront condominium is nestled in the waterways of Manteo. This prime spot right on the bay is ideal for the family's fishers, as well as...

  • Manteo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Storm's End

OCEANFRONT Waves- Sea Isle Hills When you tell vacation stories, your visit to STORM'S END will be anything but inclement. When you arrive, take a dip in the 9' x 22' private pool. Step inside the ground level game room for a fun game of foosball...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

THE GREY PALM

Overview Sway in sweet Outer Banks ocean breezes at The Grey Palm, a six-bedroom Corolla home that effortlessly combines refined simplicity, professional design, and a top-notch list of indoor and outdoor amenities. This custom home is...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Into The Sun

Into the Sun is your front-row seat to a classic Outer Banks sunrise. Start your morning on the deck, coffee in hand, as the sun rises over the Atlantic. Indoors, gather in the spacious great room or play a game of ping pong in the game room. The...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

WILSONS LANDING

“Wilson’s Landing” will provide you with a serene backdrop, nestled into a cliff and among the trees on the Currituck Sound. Enjoy the beauty, splendor and privacy while relaxing on the private top-level deck. Take in the peaceful morning...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/8 - 2/15
$1,019  $1,273
$254 off
2/15 - 2/22
$1,019  $1,273
$254 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,019  $1,273
$254 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,019  $1,273
$254 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,019  $1,273
$254 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,019  $1,273
$254 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,019  $1,273
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3/29 - 4/5
$1,257  $1,423
$166 off
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...