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Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Absolutely Shore

OCEANFRONT Avon – Pamlico Court – You can be ABSOLUTELY SHORE that you'll appreciate your vacation at this striking oceanfront home in the peaceful north end of Avon. Ideal for both leisure and activity and completely equipped for your vacation...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Almost Home HCB-27

Welcome to Almost Home, where the owners have gone all out for the fun and comfort of their guests! Enjoy a 13x29 private pool with complimentary solar pool heat and energy efficient lighting, as well as a 5 person hot tub! Almost Home is...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

180 Degrees Of Ocean OCE-103

Enjoy unobstructed, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean while vacationing in 180 Degrees of Ocean!This top-level condo offers a private, oceanfront deck, exceptional ocean views from inside the unit, and ample space to sprawl out while vacationing...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

CASTLEBERRY

Super views! 4,400 square feet of luxury fit for kings and queens! One lot from ocean in quiet, low-traffic area. Each bedroom with private bath and deck access. Great ocean views. Plenty of parking. 85 yards to beach access.Level 1:Pool, Tiki bar...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 21
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Down By The Dunes

SOUNDSIDE – Rodanthe – With its central location between sound and seashore, DOWN BY THE DUNES accomplishes exactly that. Pack your fishing gear, your kiteboard and your sandcastle building tools as every day can comfortably be filled with a...

  • Rodanthe
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

4208 - NAAN SANDS

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Georgetown Sands, Bldg. 2, unit 10, steps to the Ocean from your private beach access with fragrant Russian olives and a short walk to the...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

4759 - Sun Daze

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sun Daze is a beachfront paradise ready for you and your family to enjoy! Located in Kitty Hawk, this 6-bedroom...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

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...