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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...

SAILS-2 SAILS-2

This fantastic oceanfront vacation home offers alluring ocean views and is complete with many amenities, including a 29'x13' private (heated) pool, hot tub, 4-hole putting green, game room with a pool table and a wet bar, a renovated kitchen with...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

K0652 Ocean Vistas at Sand Castle Villag...

Welcome to Ocean Vistas at Sand Castle Village by KEES Vacations! Imagine starting your day by gazing at ocean views, watching the dolphins jump out of the blue Atlantic water, or being able to walk out onto the deck and see mesmerizing views of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

SEACLUSION

Overview Looking for tranquility at the beach? Look NO further! Experience the peaceful ocean views, upscale professional design, and endless amenities at Seaclusion. In Corolla's Whalehead community, Seaclusion is an oceanfront 12...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Stay Salty

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“Stay Salty” (formerly Ocean Paradise South) awaits your family for your own paradise vacation. Besides the private pool and hot tub, ocean views...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

K7021 Amina's Cottage 3 Bedroom Home

Welcome to Amina's Cottage By KEES Vacations! Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Amina's Cottage, a charming three-bedroom, two-bath home is the ultimate Outer Banks vacation destination! Bring your pets along for the adventure with the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

1513 - Star of the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2 half bath oceanside escape truly is a "Star of the Sea”. Centrally located on Whalehead Beach within close...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

395 | Compass Point

"Compass Point" has been elevated on a new foundation for the 2026 season. The extra elevation has enhanced the already terrific Ocean Views to now include views of the Beach. The adjacent structure has also been elevated and offers a covered...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...