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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...

SOUNDSETS

Enjoy beautiful sunsets and breathtaking views from the decks of our soundfront home. Float around in our private pool, relax your muscles in the hot tub or swim and crab in the Currituck Sound. Don't forget to bring your kayaks, SUP boards, canoes...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/29
$3,999  $4,868
$869 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,419  $4,144
$725 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,852  $3,328
$476 off
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Discover SEASIDE HEIGHTS in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 6,000 square feet of semi-oceanfront luxury awaits. This Outer Banks estate offers eleven elegant bedroom suites, a cinema-style home theater, a private pool...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

GOSS-A-MER

Goss-a-mer offers many opportunities for relaxation – on the shaded front porch in a rocking chair or in the sun on the wrap around deck. Enjoy a short walk to the beach or to the sound to take in a terrific sunrise or sunset! The many amenities...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/29
$2,358  $2,684
$326 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,990  $2,267
$277 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,990  $2,267
$277 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Over The Dune QUAY-C2

Only 150 feet from the beach, Over the Dune is ready to become your new OBX oceanfront oasis. Located in The Quay condominium complex in Nags Head, this three-bedroom and three-bathroom condo boasts tasteful decor and numerous amenities that will...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

483 | Sandy Toes

Sandy Toes is an outstanding vacation home that is located just steps from the beach in popular Kitty Hawk. Beautifully decorated, open and bright, your family is sure to be thrilled with the fabulous location that affords easy ocean access...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

GARBEE PATT (form. Garbee Graves)

Relaxing is easy at “Garbee Patt”. Picture yourself waking up to an Outer Banks ocean view from the top deck with your morning cup of coffee. With the beach access only 90 yards away, you will be on the beach in no time taking that morning...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/16 - 8/23
$4,123  $4,746
$623 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,292  $3,768
$476 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,708  $3,097
$389 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,708  $3,097
$389 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,708  $3,097
$389 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,708  $3,097
$389 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,753  $3,097
$344 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,480  $2,749
$269 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,480  $2,749
$269 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,329  $2,599
$270 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,374  $2,599
$225 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,487  $2,599
$112 off
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

5730 - Catching and Winging Our Dream

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This oceanfront Diamond Shoals condo has everything you need to enjoy the beauty of Nags Head. Catching and Winging Our Dream is a spacious 4...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...