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OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Cayman Sunset

SOUNDFRONT Avon, Kinnakeet Shores — Is it possible to find an getaway of serenity, moments of sheer exhilaration, and surroundings that inspire connection all in one vacation experience? CAYMAN SUNSET is all the proof you need that a 6,500 sq. ft...

  • Avon
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Southern Paws

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Take a break at “Southern Paws” with your family! Outstanding lakeside property and only a short walk to the beach! Enjoy the beautiful kitchen...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Sea-Cret HI'd Away KIN-22

Hide away from it all at Sea-Cret HI'd Away in Avon! Enjoy easy access to the beautiful beaches just 200 feet away where you can watch unforgettable sunrises over the Atlantic.The lower level features a recreation room with a TV, DVD, and stereo. A...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Bellavues

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – NC Hwy. 12 – BELLAVUES features handsome unobstructed vistas of both the ocean and sound from the splendid decks that extend from every room, both front and back. This nine-bedroom, nine - and two-half-bath home is ideal...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

371 | Blue Tomatoes II

Blue Tomatoes II is an outstanding, spacious home that offers great Oceanfront location, Private Salt Water Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Rec. Room w/Pool Table that make this exquisite home the perfect vacation choice. This Artfully Decorated Home...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Skipper's Landing

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores Are you looking for a beach home on the lake in Kinnakeet Shores with pretty water vistas, space for the family, a fast 5-min. walk to the beach and walking distance to the grocery store, shopping and eateries...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Barefoot Crab

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.An Action Packed LocationBarefoot Crab is a well-appointed seven-bedroom vacation home located on the north end of Corolla’s Whalehead Beach. Just a...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

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...