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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...

Casa Blanca

‘Casa Blanca’ is an Outer Banks vacation property that offers plenty of space, solar heated private pool, hot tub, and a great location in Nags Head! The layout offers a spacious feeling and privacy at the same time. This property is centrally...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

This D.E.R.N. House CV-51

Serenity, peace, seclusion and tranquility are yours in this Carova vacation home. Listen to sounds of the Atlantic from this lovely, well-maintained home located on the four-wheel-drive beach of Carova. Relax in the hot tub on the screened porch...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Sweet Carolina PW-15

Just steps from the sand, Pelican's Watch offers everything you need to enjoy the perfect Outer Banks vacation. You will feel right at home at Sweet Carolina! After a long day at the beach, take a dip in the community pool, conveniently located...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
3/10 - 3/17
$1,703  $1,753
$50 off
3/20 - 3/27
$1,845  $1,895
$50 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,884  $1,934
$50 off
4/1 - 4/8
$1,978  $2,028
$50 off
4/3 - 4/10
$2,523  $2,573
$50 off
4/8 - 4/15
$1,893  $1,943
$50 off
4/10 - 4/17
$2,143  $2,193
$50 off
4/15 - 4/22
$2,633  $2,683
$50 off
4/17 - 4/24
$2,225  $2,275
$50 off
4/24 - 5/1
$2,238  $2,288
$50 off
5/1 - 5/8
$2,045  $2,095
$50 off
5/8 - 5/15
$2,294  $2,344
$50 off
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

DUNES CREST

Awesome ocean and sound views. Located in the heart of Duck on a high dune – it is a short walk to the beach, excellent restaurants, shopping and Duck Park. Find a well-appointed kitchen; sheets, towels, and bath mats provided. Well-maintained...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2/15 - 2/22
$1,857  $2,368
$511 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,857  $2,368
$511 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,857  $2,368
$511 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,857  $2,368
$511 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,857  $2,368
$511 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,857  $2,368
$511 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,241  $2,519
$278 off
4/5 - 4/12
$2,416  $2,519
$103 off
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...

Kasa Karolina

Enjoy the beautiful private pool and hot tub located on a large lot for room to play and a sense of privacy at “Kasa Karolina”. Located in a peaceful Southern Shores subdivision, this property is stationed on a quiet dead-end street and just...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

2514 - The Blue Heron

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! You will love The Blue Heron being so close to the beach. This tastefully decorated, comfortable home is located in the quaint subdivision of...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

608 | Lightly Salted

Lightly Salted offers a 10% Military Discount which must be requested and verified at the time of booking. This is a great family beach home that provides a comfortable, cozy atmosphere along with an Oceanside location that is very close to the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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. 

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!

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.

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! 

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...

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...