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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Zip-A-Dee-Dune-Dah

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms Just 2 homes from the community beach walkway with ocean vistas and a brand-new private pool area, your family will adore this vacation rental home! Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a...

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

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Wild and Wonderful

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWild and Wonderful  is only 150 yards to the beach access and loaded with fresh features to accommodate a ideal vacation for multiple families. This home features a private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

SEAERA

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Corolla, on the cul-de-sac at the end of a quiet street, you will find SeaEra ready to welcome you for your Outer Banks vacation. An 8-bedroom home with a fully fenced private pool, hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

671 | Sundance

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! For 2026: Newly expanded, fenced rear yard that is nicely landscaped and ideal for your family and pets. This lovely Beach home offers terrific Outer...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

The Kinnakeet Retreat

SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – Open all of your senses to the natural beauty of Pamlico Sound from THE KINNAKEET RETREAT, a three-level home that surrounds you in extravagant comfort in a magnificently pristine and secluded location. This...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

882 | Land 'Or

07/2/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! This nicely decorated & very well equipped Semi-Ocean Front home has a great Nags Head location that is convenient to area attractions, shopping...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Gone With The Wind

Welcome to Gone With The Wind, a classic Outer Banks beach retreat where relaxed coastal living meets comfort, space, and a peaceful setting. Tucked away on a quiet street and just 325 yards from the beach, this inviting home is perfect for families...

  • Duck
  • 5 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...