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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

La Serena

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomLa Serena, named after a resort north of Santiago, Chile, this home is on the high side of luxury and is "the serene one." Private Oceanfront pool and private boardwalk walkway to...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Fan-ta-sea

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocated just a short walk from the ocean, community pool, tennis and basketball courts of Pine Island, our Fan-ta-sea is ideal for your family's vacation.Ground Level: Entry Level...

  • 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...

5409 - Latitude Adjustment

MP 10.2. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Latitude Adjustment has great ocean views and is only 30 steps from the beach access. This Signature Series five-bedroom, five and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions...

1749 - The Cat's Meow

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! You'll be purr-fectly happy enjoying all of the amenities provided by this oceanside Corolla home! The Cat’s Meow is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Turtle Cove (formerly Reichert) 347

Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Turtle Cove is the perfect location for a comfortable getaway. You can soak up the sun and coastal breezes anytime with beach access only 230' away across Route 12 (the beach road). Sit and sip your morning...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

Dune View

Escape to Dune View, a charming pet-friendly oceanside condo in the heart of Kill Devil Hills at Milepost 9.7. Located approximately 150 yards from the beach and just a short walk to the 8th Street Beach Access and The Kill Devil Grill, this...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Nautilus TGS-D2

This comfortable oceanfront unit conveniently located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills offers stunning panoramic ocean views and plenty of family-friendly amenities to make your Outer Banks vacation one you'll never forget!Wake up to the sounds of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 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...

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...