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KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

1789 - The Lilly Pad

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to The Lilly Pad, your destination for your next Outer Banks vacation! At The Lilly Pad, you'll have every amenity needed for a wonderful...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

890 | Surf Sun Sand

A fun-filled vacation awaits when you choose Surf Sun Sand for your Outer Banks getaway! This beautiful oceanfront home provides endless ocean views, lovely décor, Hot Tub, covered porch and sun deck. Amazing sunrises and beautiful sunsets over...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Bre Ale's Lighthouse

Bre Ale's Lighthouse boasts bright & beachy decor and will make an amazing backdrop for your family's Outer Banks memories. With breathtaking ocean views of the Atlantic Ocean and a very private pool and hot tub, this home has something to offer...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Drifting Dunes

OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Let your worries float away with the tide at DRIFTING DUNES. Located on a rather street in Avon, your family will appreciate the oceanfront vistas and access from this classic beach bungalow. Unwind poolside...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

Let It Be

“Let It Be” is all about the views at this traditional semi-oceanfront home in Duck! Located right beside federal land, the key to this house is ocean views! Start at the top from the Captain’s Watch lookout set up as a study. Imagine...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Judge's Chambers

Note: This property will not be participating in the Ocean Hill Recreational Program in 2026.The whole gang will enjoy the ocean views “Judges Chambers” has to offer. Spacious great room and decks can make this fun for all. Close to the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

The Watch Tower

Welcome to "The Watch Tower" – your premier vantage point for soaking in the best that the Outer Banks has to offer! Nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this immaculate home provides an unparalleled experience with its semi-private beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...