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TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

SHIP CO.

This oceanside home is in a perfect location: close to the beach in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood. Come spend that long-awaited rest from your hectic life right here.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Twins, 1 with Queen with flat screen TV and deck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
4/24 - 5/1
$2,089  $2,369
$280 off
5/1 - 5/8
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/8 - 5/15
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/15 - 5/22
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/22 - 5/29
$3,131  $3,264
$133 off
5/29 - 6/5
$3,838  $4,228
$390 off
6/5 - 6/12
$4,377  $4,866
$489 off
6/12 - 6/19
$4,921  $5,402
$481 off
6/26 - 7/3
$5,397  $5,931
$534 off
7/3 - 7/10
$5,397  $5,931
$534 off
8/14 - 8/21
$4,405  $4,547
$142 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...

WBE Whalebone Oceanside 4 Bedroom Cottag...

Welcome to Whalebone Ocean Cottages- 4 Bedroom Oceanside Cottage! Located in south Nags Head at milepost 16.5, this contemporary 4-bedroom oceanside cottage is sure to please; with a King En Suite, a Queen En Suite, Queen Bedroom, and a Bedroom with...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

SEA ANGELS

Welcome to "Sea Angels," your perfect Outer Banks vacation rental just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in Southern Shores, NC. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom beach cottage is the ideal spot for a relaxing getaway with family or...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/24 - 5/1
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
5/1 - 5/8
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
5/8 - 5/15
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
5/22 - 5/29
$2,310  $2,612
$302 off
5/29 - 6/5
$2,679  $2,996
$317 off
6/5 - 6/12
$3,098  $3,380
$282 off
6/26 - 7/3
$4,033  $4,336
$303 off
7/3 - 7/10
$4,284  $4,336
$52 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

SPLASH INN

If your ideal vacation spot is a home that “has it all” then look no further! Splash Inn is ready for your good times! With 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, straight shot to ocean, huge 11 x 24 pool, hot tub, game room equipped with full sized...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
4/26 - 5/3
$2,067  $2,420
$353 off
5/3 - 5/10
$2,367  $2,681
$314 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,367  $2,681
$314 off
5/24 - 5/31
$3,123  $3,555
$432 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,654  $4,076
$422 off
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

THE BU

Located just 60 feet to the beach with no roads to cross!  Get an ocean view from almost any room in the house for a semi-oceanfront price! The ground level of the home features a huge rec room with pool table and table tennis conversion top...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

GS-2-B3 Oceanside 2 Bedroom Condo at Gol...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 2-Bedroom, Oceanside condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine waking...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

TURTLE COVE

Overview Your family will never forget the enchanting Turtle Cove, a spectacular vacation home located only a short minute's walk away from the oceanfront and one of the top-rated beaches in Duck. This grand house is the perfect place...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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 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...

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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has become a beloved attraction for Outer Banks vacationers and an annual outing for seasoned visitors who are young and young at heart. The 68,000-square-foot complex covers all aspects of Outer Banks...

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...