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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Mahi Madness HC-107

Mahi Madness is the perfect spot for you and your family. This charming, multi-level, semi-oceanfront three bedroom house is 100 feet away from the beach access! The under house entry takes you to the first level. A laundry room is on this level for...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

1651 - Better Than Tuition

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Better Than Tuition is a spacious 6-bedroom Corolla vacation rental that has everything you need to enjoy your stay on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Dunes for Days

Dreaming about mornings that you can awake to the mere sound of the ocean waves? Look no further... Dunes for Days is the perfect vacation home for you and your family. With unobstructed views, you will be able to enjoy your mornings sipping coffee...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

K0110 The Flying Flip Flops 3 Bedroom at...

Welcome to The Flying Flip Flops at Cambridge Cove! These colorful vacation accommodations will brighten both your day and your spirits! Your four-story, 3 bedroom, 3-and-one-half bath soundside townhouse has all the fun stuff to ensure you have a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 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...

Windhaven

Refresh yourself with sound and sea views from your deck or screened in porch overlooking the dunes, private pool (13x30) and hot tub. Relax at the poolside Tiki Bar. Extras include 42" Wide Screen TV in Living Area. Beverage fridge and pantry...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
5/24 - 5/31
$2,592  $2,868
$276 off
5/31 - 6/7
$2,802  $3,101
$299 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,215  $3,560
$345 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,258  $4,718
$460 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,849  $3,148
$299 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...

CASA ANTONIO

Overview "Mi casa es su casa." This welcoming sentiment is extended to all who enter Casa Antonio to spend treasured beach vacation days with family and friends. Guests are treated to a prime semi-oceanfront location, delightful ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

026 | Sea Blessings

Sea Blessings is a comfortable Beach Cottage conveniently located in Kitty Hawk that offers a short walk to the Ocean. Traditional in both design and decor, this cottage is tucked within a stand of lovely Live Oak trees that provide shade and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
6/7 - 6/13
$1,395  $1,695
$300 off
6/14 - 6/20
$1,895  $2,195
$300 off
6/21 - 6/27
$1,895  $2,195
$300 off
7/5 - 7/11
$1,895  $2,195
$300 off
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.

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...

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! 

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...