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Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

THE WRIGHT STATE OF MIND

360 degrees of barrier island views wait on the rooftop deck of The Wright State of Mind, a semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs home at Milepost 9 in Kill Devil Hills. Four king bedrooms with private baths, an elevator to all floors, and a 29 x 16...

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

Serenity in Duck

Experience the epitome of coastal living in this stunning home with vaulted ceilings and panoramic ocean views. Situated just three lots from the beach, this residence offers a short stroll to the Sea Ridge private community access, ensuring your...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

OCEAN STAR

Unique in Pine Island, Ocean Star is perfect for a single family beach vacation. Just kick back, relax and enjoy ocean to sound views.Level 1:Garage.Level 2:Bedroom (with Twins and TV; private bath with tub and shower); great room with TV; kitchen...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/20 - 9/27
$2,885  $3,502
$617 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,929  $3,502
$573 off
Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks

Outer Banks Vacation Rentals by Atlantic Realty provide the beach vacation experience you deserve. Since 1982, multiple generations of families have enjoyed waves of fun and quiet relaxation in our OBX vacation homes including the surrounding...

DOLPHIN WATCH

Ahoy me hearties, hoist the mainsail and set course for “Dolphin Watch” , a haven where pirates and Commodores can parlay and parlee, over a glass of grog.Swashbuckling fun and naval history take us back to a time when The Black Pearl and in Her...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
9/18 - 9/25
$4,984  $5,806
$822 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,707  $5,480
$773 off
10/2 - 10/9
$4,707  $5,480
$773 off
10/9 - 10/16
$4,707  $5,480
$773 off
10/16 - 10/23
$4,239  $4,929
$690 off
10/30 - 11/6
$4,314  $4,778
$464 off
11/6 - 11/13
$4,220  $4,778
$558 off
11/13 - 11/20
$4,220  $4,778
$558 off
11/27 - 12/4
$4,628  $4,778
$150 off
12/4 - 12/11
$4,527  $4,778
$251 off
12/11 - 12/18
$4,527  $4,778
$251 off
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...

ROYAL PALM PARADISE I

Tucked beside the private pool, a cabana sets Royal Palm Paradise I apart, and that is only the beginning at this Carolina Designs semi-oceanfront retreat in Duck. Elevated for panoramic ocean views, the six-suite home also holds a home...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

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...

TILLETT

Enjoy ocean views without the oceanfront price! This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks rental is conveniently located just a short walk from the heart of Duck dining and shopping. Your furry friend will love walking with you to the beach, just 30 yards...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/3 - 10/10
$1,441  $1,694
$253 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,358  $1,535
$177 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,369  $1,535
$166 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,251  $1,384
$133 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,274  $1,384
$110 off
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...

Castle Dune CD-12

Located just 225 feet away from the nearest beach access, Castle Dune offers lovely ocean views and sounds of the sea! Comfortable, affordable living awaits, with a spacious open living area with a cathedral ceiling and an open floor plan, as well...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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. 

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...