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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...

CAROLINA SURF

Overview Location, views, and amenities come together beautifully at Carolina Surf and trust us, you're going to want to experience them. This oceanfront, 22-bedroom vacation home was built in 2022, offering a private pool, two hot...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 22 Bedrooms
  • 23 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

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...

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
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

LEGACY

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this beautifully remodeled oceanfront home. The new renovations include a Private Pool, completely remodeled great room including kitchen with custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Your family will want...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Ocean Exposure 51-D

This spacious Corolla vacation rental is located in the Ocean Sands community, with pristine white sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean just steps away with direct access to the community beach walkway. Everyone in the family will enjoy the great...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
7/18 - 7/25
$6,988  $8,488
$1,500 off
8/8 - 8/15
$5,283  $6,783
$1,500 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,857  $6,357
$1,500 off
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

PORPOISE RUN

Overview The porpoises at sunrise in the stained glass window establish the tasteful elegance that will set the tone for your entire stay. This popular Outer Banks vacation retreat, refined and thoughtfully maintained each year, is...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

831 | Lion At The Shores

Southern Shores-Oceanside. Private Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly Comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated, Lion At The Shores is a pet friendly home that offers the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room, Pool Table...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Surfer's Delight

SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Sensational ocean vistas delight all who stay in SURFER'S DELIGHT. For a home on the sound side of Avon, this home has an ocean view better than some homes on the oceanside of the village. The beach is just...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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. 

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.

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...

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...