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OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Windhaven

Experience the best of the Outer Banks at Whalehead Beach in beautiful Corolla! Windhaven is a spacious oceanside retreat just 400 yards from beach access, offering ocean views, a private 13x30 pool, hot tub, and poolside tiki bar for the ultimate...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/23 - 8/30
$2,818  $3,117
$299 off
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Livin' A Dream 553-A

You will truly be Livin' A Dream at this charming home in South Nags Head, boasting great ocean views and beach access approximately 750 feet away! Spend your days playing in the sand, lounging by the private pool, relaxing on one of the decks while...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Just For Fun

Welcome to Just For Fun, a charming oceanside Corolla vacation rental just a short walk (100–150 yards) to the beach. Perfect for families and groups, this 5-bedroom Outer Banks home offers the ideal mix of relaxation and fun. Enjoy your own...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

SalvOasis By the Sea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Fifth St. - At the end of a long drive, there aren't many places you'd rather relax than at SALVOASIS BY THE SEA, this well-appointed beach home just one lot back from the beach and close to an ORV ramp. Start your vacation...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Sea Sprite WHL-104

Step into the welcoming embrace of Sea Sprite, a stunning coastal haven perfectly situated for an unforgettable beach experience. Revel in panoramic ocean views from the upper sun deck and enjoy the convenience of a corner lot directly connected to...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Windstar

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsSavor your vacation in this well-appreciated family bungalow located on a peaceful street on the Soundfront in the Sanderling community!  This home offers it all including a private dock, great sound and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
7/10 - 7/17
$3,324  $3,996
$672 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,324  $3,996
$672 off
7/25 - 8/1
$3,324  $3,996
$672 off
8/1 - 8/8
$3,112  $3,731
$619 off
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

K8042 Sea Think Wonder 4 Bedroom Home in...

Welcome to Sea Think Wonder by KEES Vacations! This adorable 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath pet-friendly beach cottage nestled in South Nags Head is a perfect spot for an Outer Banks vacation. You will love the quaint and quiet area where this is located. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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. 

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! We are The Outer Bank's Only Ghost Tour that uses Ghost Detectors! Book now for the time of your afterlife! 

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

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...