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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...

Sea Notes 110-A

Sea Notes is an oceanfront home which boasts fabulous ocean views and direct beach access for the whole family and the dog to enjoy. This wonderful oceanfront beach retreat is located in the quieter, northern part of Duck Village, at the end of Sea...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

K9030 The Mist a Spot at Sound Sea

Welcome to The Mist a Spot at Sound Sea by KEES Vacations! If you're interested in a laid-back vacation by the beach, then Duck in the Outer Banks is a hard spot to beat! It's a town which is revered for its small-town atmosphere, family businesses...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Duckin' Awesome 134-C

Welcome to Duckin' Awesome, a bright and airy oceanside home located in the charming Town of Duck!Experience the beauty of natural light streaming into the spacious top level great room of this coastal-inspired vacation home. When you’re not...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

5852 - Lega Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: All new flooring top level. Located on the oceanfront lies Lega Sea! This charming OBX rental home...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

SEA GLASS SHACK

Recently-remodeled with beach access only 100 yards away! Including updated flooring, fresh paint, upgraded bedroom furniture and mattresses, remodeled kitchen, bathrooms and much more.“Sea Glass Shack” is just a short walk (less than 100 yards...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/5 - 9/12
$2,499  $2,846
$347 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,285  $2,524
$239 off
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...

Robin's Nest

OCEANFRONT Avon- Oceanview Drive - Make yourself comfortable in ROBIN'S NEST. Along with the sizable oceanfront pool with poolside tiki bar with 43" flat screen TV, access to a cabana half bath and two outdoor showers, this home offers bountiful...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

5270 - Sound Harbour

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sound Harbour, your ultimate Colington Harbour soundfront retreat. This charming vacation home is perfect...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

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. 

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! 

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...