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Independence Beer Mile
June 28th, 2026 11:00 AM -
Avon Farmers Market
June 30th, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM -
Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration
July 2nd, 2026 - July 4th, 2026
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...
OCEANFRONT Avon- Gull's Cry Rd. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Avon, this home with direct beach access offers some of the best ocean vistas to be found. The first level has four bedrooms with oceanfront deck off two bedrooms, two baths, and...
- Avon
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...
This Classic Kitty Hawk Oceanfront Cottage offers fantastic views of the Ocean & Beach! This is an older, basic accommodation that retains a rustic character throughout. The Beachfront location & views are the main attribute of this...
- Kitty Hawk
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Relaxed Corolla Living at Its BestWelcome to Irish Tides, a thoughtfully maintained coastal retreat tucked into the heart of Corolla Light Resort—one...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 13
YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Isle Hills Bring your family to WHIMSEAGULL WAVES this year for a playful island vacation. This gorgeous oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul de sac is decorated in appealing beach decor. The broad pool area provides...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Cloud Nine is a semi-oceanfront retreat in the heart of Nags Head, designed to provide the ultimate Outer Banks getaway. This spacious 8-bedroom home...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 18
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...
Welcome to your tranquil oceanfront retreat at Flip Flops, nestled in the heart of South Nags Head. This inviting three-bedroom, two-bathroom haven promises an unforgettable stay for up to six guests. As you step inside, the spacious, open-concept...
- Nags Head
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
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...
SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - NC Hwy. 12 - Formerly Aeolus - Ideally located at one of the most trendy windsurfing destinations on the island. AGAINST THE WIND, a five-bedroom/four full- and one-half home occupies a sizable lot at the end of a peaceful...
- Rodanthe
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
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.