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Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Bikinis and Martinis

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - BIKINIS AND MARTINIS both can be appreciated when you stay at this well-appointed 7 bedroom home with so many amenities you'll need more than one week to savor it all. Expansive wrap-around furnished decks are...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

1325 - Whale of Fortune

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Whale of Fortune! With 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, and great amenities, everyone will be pleased on your Outer Banks vacation! This...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

MoonDance OBX

Step into this breathtaking beach house, recently renovated and impeccably styled by the Urban Cottage interior design team. Despite the allure of Duck's vibrant offerings and the nearby beach, the irresistible charm of this home might tempt you to...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Catch Of The Day HC-510

This gorgeous canalfront home with easy Pamlico Sound access is perfect for fishermen, kiteboarders, paddleboarders, kayakers, and any type of water sports enthusiast. Enjoy spectacular views from the top sundeck, as well as plenty of seating for...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

1398 - Decked Out

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Decked Out, where your Corolla vacation is sure to be spectacular. This 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom home is located in the Whalehead Beach...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

Hook, Line and Skipper

Located in Corolla /6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomReady to reel in the ideal Outer Banks hideaway? Welcome to OS11K, Hook, Line and Skipper, where coastal appeal meets ultimate convenience. While many beach units leave you trekking...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

718 | Spirit Of Kitty Hawk

The "Spirit Of Kitty Hawk" has added a luggage lift for the 2026 season. The top and mid-level private suites now have tiled walk-in showers (bath tubs removed), and the parking area has been expanded. Your family is sure to enjoy the great Ocean...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

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...

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. 

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...