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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...

TALE OF THE WHALE

Overview Tale Of The Whale tells the story of memorable vacation days spent in a luxurious oceanfront retreat featuring popular amenities, spacious and well-appointed bedroom suites, and elegant coastal furnishings and decor. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

847 | Coleman's Mermaid Hideaway

Coleman’s Mermaid Hideaway provides a great, close to the beach location, spacious floor plan, and ample amenities that are sure to be a hit with your family. Enjoy Ocean Views, the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, and the endless...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

024 | Close Enough 2

This Traditional Nags Head Beach Home is Nicely Designed, Well Maintained, and Very Close to the Beach w/Direct Ocean Access (3rd House Back from Beach). Located in the Peaceful Atmosphere of South Nags Head, this Home is a Great Family Getaway...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

492 | Windishores

Windishores is nicely decorated in the traditional Outer Banks Style. This home is perfect for a romantic getaway or small families. Watch the waves roll in from the covered deck or bask in the sun from the Oceanfront sun deck. The ocean views from...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Sea Breeze 405

Welcome to Sea Breeze, a spacious and well-equipped vacation home that is perfect for your next getaway! There is something for everyone in your family - splash in the 13'x29' pool, soak in the 7-person hot tub on the mid level back deck, or enjoy...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Arcadia

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this semi-oceanfront home boasts peaceful ocean views from the oceanside deck and is a short car/bike ride run/walk to the Town of Duck and local attractions like North Duck Water Sports, and Sanderling resort...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

5745 - Whalebone Pierview

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New mattress in the master bedroom, and new bunk bed. Community Elevator will be out of service until at least Summer...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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. 

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! 

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...

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...