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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Salmon Shores HRC-103

Salmon Shores, located on the first floor of the Hughes Retreat Condos, is pet friendly and centrally located at the 9.5 milepost in Kill Devil Hills. With keyless entry, checking in and out will be a breeze. You’ll enjoy a short walk over to the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
7/12 - 7/19
$2,737  $2,962
$225 off
7/26 - 8/2
$2,626  $2,851
$225 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,676  $2,901
$225 off
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

210 | Loggerhead Lookout

6/21/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Located on the Oceanfront in the Nags Head Historic District, this classic beach cottage will take you back to a by-gone era where you can relax &...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Isle Awhile

SEMI-OCEANFRONT - Resort Rodanthe, Unit 15A The good life awaits at ISLE AWHILE. You will savor the Resort Rodanthe community with a walkway to the beach and huge, shining outdoor pool. Easily accessible on the first level right next to the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

K3005 Wine Down at Sand Castle Village

Welcome to Wine Down at Sand Castle Village by KEES Vacations A tranquil setting overlooking the 12th green at the Nags Head Golf Links. Luxurious amenities like private pools and dedicated recreation rooms. Over 2300 square feet over three floors...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 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...

3's Company CSC-3C

Welcome to 3’s Company, where life is a beach! The Croatan Surf Club is the ideal family vacation destination, with endless fun-filled amenities sure to make your next Outer Banks vacation an unforgettable one. 3’s Company is a 2-bedroom, 3 full...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
7/4 - 7/11
$4,052  $4,502
$450 off
7/11 - 7/18
$4,047  $4,497
$450 off
8/15 - 8/22
$3,043  $3,243
$200 off
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

370 | Sunrise Serenity

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Ideally situated on a high dune overlooking the Beach, Sunrise Serenity offers the perfect location to spend your Outer Banks vacation. Beautifully...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

Tangled up in Blue

Located in Avon | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathroomTangled up in Blue is a trendy semi-oceanfront home conveniently located to all Avon Village has to offer. With 4 cavernous bedrooms, a private saltwater pool, hot tub, game room, fire...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/20 - 8/27
$5,181  $6,357
$1,176 off
8/30 - 9/6
$4,677  $5,727
$1,050 off
9/10 - 9/17
$4,005  $4,887
$882 off
9/13 - 9/20
$3,417  $4,152
$735 off
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. 

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...