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Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

A Summer Nights Dream

Just a short 3-minute walk to the beach, A Summer Nights Dream is the perfect blend of comfort and coastal charm. Wake up to ocean views, spend your days in the sun, and unwind in the private hot tub or on the spacious decks with an evening...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

York

Stay at a timeless Outer Banks oceanfront home with beautiful panoramic beach views right from the first-level living area and wide oceanfront deck. Decorated in traditional OBX style and offering all the comforts of home—including TVs in every...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Jubilee by the Sea

This magnificent 6-bedroom oceanfront home in Nags Head offers a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation in one of the very few homes in OBX close to the ocean providing breathtaking views up and down the oceanfront. The inside elevator drops you off...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Someday Came

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis charming home offers all the space and amenities you and your family could want, including a gated private pool, hot tub and sun and shade decks for ultimate outdoor...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Duck R Way

This oceanside home features 5 bedrooms and 3 and a half baths with plenty of room for a large family. On the upper level you'll find the open great room with flat screen TV, access to the sun deck, dining area with table which seats 10 guests, a...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Sea Bright

Upgrades for 2026 include landscaping and pool restoration.Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSea Bright is nearly Oceanfront! With oceanfront vistas, this unique “flag” property offers private, direct beach...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

A Shore Thing VP-204

Welcome to A Shore Thing, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom pet-friendly condo featuring a spacious design with an open layout, high-end furnishings, and tasteful decor. Perfect for entertaining inside or out on your own oversized private deck and just...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...