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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

5195 - Captain's Choice

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Captain's Choice has everything you'll want and need for the beach at this pet-friendly, semi-oceanfront Kill Devil Hills vacation home. This...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

4919 - The Leonardo

MP 4.5. BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. New for 2026: French Door Refrigerator with Dual Icemaker in Kitchen. The Leonardo...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

HAPPY DUCK

Overview Located steps to the seashore and from the heart of Duck Village, Happy Duck is a thoughtfully designed vacation home in one of the Outer Banks' most popular communities. Professionally outfitted and impeccably decorated in...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

SQUIRES

“Squires” is a three bedroom, two bath oceanside vacation home that is perfect for a small family wishing to visit the Outer Banks. Located only 215 yards from the beach access makes it easy to get to the beach without needing to drive. While...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/15 - 5/22
$1,139  $1,267
$128 off
5/22 - 5/29
$1,304  $1,445
$141 off
5/29 - 6/5
$1,458  $1,626
$168 off
6/5 - 6/12
$1,637  $1,837
$200 off
6/12 - 6/19
$1,778  $2,003
$225 off
6/19 - 6/26
$1,960  $2,003
$43 off
7/3 - 7/10
$2,036  $2,206
$170 off
8/7 - 8/14
$1,892  $1,902
$10 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,524  $1,626
$102 off
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Sea Shellter

Luxury abounds in this magnificent Semi-Oceanfront home! This spacious home is beautiful in both design and décor. It will delight every member of your group. Enjoy the private swimming pool and 7 person hot tub or relax in the tower for some quiet...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Still Salty

Welcome to Still Salty (formerly known as Lazy Lizard)! Under new ownership and refreshed for the 2026 season, this oceanfront retreat continues its legacy of hosting incredible Outer Banks vacations. If you're searching for an oceanfront home that...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Pirate's Paradise 54-D

Welcome to Pirate's Paradise, a bright and fun, nicely decorated vacation retreat that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This pet-friendly oceanside home in Corolla is full of family-friendly amenities. Located in the Ocean Sands community near...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
5/9 - 5/16
$2,077  $2,427
$350 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,397  $2,747
$350 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,745  $3,095
$350 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,178  $3,528
$350 off
6/6 - 6/13
$3,995  $4,345
$350 off
6/20 - 6/27
$5,431  $5,781
$350 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,431  $5,781
$350 off
7/4 - 7/11
$5,431  $5,781
$350 off
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.

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...