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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...

The Salty Dog OCS-39

Spend your vacation in this quaint South Nags Head home at milepost 20.5! With 4 bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for the whole family to spread out. You can even bring your furry family members along as this home is pet friendly. The living room...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$2,066  $2,751
$685 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,066  $2,751
$685 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,659  $2,559
$900 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,659  $2,559
$900 off
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

OUR HAVEN

“Our Haven” is the perfect place for your family to enjoy the Outer Banks. Tucked in the Jay Crest community, less than a mile from the Village of Duck, this cheerful retreat keeps you close to everything you love about Duck. Hop on the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/22 - 8/29
$2,823  $3,389
$566 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,373  $2,954
$581 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,193  $2,737
$544 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,111  $2,559
$448 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,141  $2,559
$418 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,037  $2,428
$391 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,037  $2,428
$391 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,079  $2,428
$349 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,950  $2,211
$261 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,950  $2,211
$261 off
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Windsong

Windsong brings the Outer Banks to your doorstep with breezy decks, ocean views from the rooftop crow's nest, and a laid-back coastal feel. Just a short stroll from the beach and local favorite restaurants. This pet-friendly retreat is perfect for...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

5541 - Moongate 1

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the Village at Nags Head, Moongate 1 is one of 14 new homes in a Semi-Oceanfront community conveniently situated across the highway...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Sight For Shore Eyes SLV-24

Truly a Sight for Shore Eyes, this Corolla beach town home in the Ocean Sands community is the perfect location for your next Outer Banks getaway! Located in the community of Ocean Sands section F, this charming cedar shake unit is a two-minute walk...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

LandShark

OCEANFRONT Waves- La Waves Dr. LANDSHARK will carry you away with its cavernous rooms, generous decks and impressive ocean vistas. Located on the oceanfront with simple access to the beach, this home has two outdoor showers for rinsing off the sand...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

1385 - Stay Awhile

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW: Pets allowed in 2026! Come Stay Awhile at this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Corolla rental home! Stay Awhile has everything you need to enjoy your...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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! 

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...

Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

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...