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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 Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Down by the Sea

New for 2026 - Addition of a Private Bathroom to a Queen Bedroom! Located in Kitty Hawk / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsYour beach vacation doesn't get better than a stay at Down by the Sea! This newly modernized bungalow has you looking out your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

The Gettawave 505

Semi-oceanfront and just 50 feet to the beach, this lovely 3 bedroom/2 bathroom vacation home at Milepost 17.5 offers panoramic ocean views from the rooftop deck! Wash away salt and sand in the enclosed outside shower after a long day at the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Group Therapy

Located in Southern Shores / 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsConstructed in 2014, this home offers everything your family will want for your next Outer Banks get-away! Located in the community of Southern Shores on the Oceanside this...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Heavens Nest

Welcome to Heavens Nest! 1st Floor Oceanfront Condo In Duck! Heavens Nest welcomes you with a cozy and tidy living space that reflects its seaside charm. This oceanfront condo at Duck Blind Villas offers a glimpse into a relaxed beach lifestyle...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

1815 - Wave Away

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New Elevator for 2026! Welcome to Wave Away! This Corolla vacation rental has everything you need and more to make...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Always Unforgettable

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 BathroomsCome pamper yourself with the amenities of home in a opulent beach setting. Savor our home away from home with its wealth of conveniences and striking decor. Unwind and take in the blue and starlit skies...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

La Serena

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomLa Serena, named after a resort north of Santiago, Chile, this home is on the high side of luxury and is "the serene one." Private Oceanfront pool and private boardwalk walkway to...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Elizabethan Gardens

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...