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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...

415 | Livin' Large

Enjoy sweeping ocean views from this spacious, bright, and beautifully furnished South Nags Head oceanfront vacation home, thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. Exceptionally well equipped, this home features an Elevator with access to...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/22 - 8/28
$6,995  $7,995
$1,000 off
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...

Swandipity

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Welcome to Swandipity, where you'll know you've arrived the moment you set eyes on it! This...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

Duck Views

Get The Best "Duck Views" From This Bright And Spacious Cottage, Conveniently Located In Duck! New exterior sitting area with TVComfortably accommodating 9 people, "Duck Views" has 4 bedrooms and three bathrooms. Don't worry about packing up a full...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

WILSONS LANDING

“Wilson’s Landing” will provide you with a serene backdrop, nestled into a cliff and among the trees on the Currituck Sound. Enjoy the beauty, splendor and privacy while relaxing on the private top-level deck. Take in the peaceful morning...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/19 - 7/26
$2,715  $3,398
$683 off
7/26 - 8/2
$2,694  $3,398
$704 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,818  $3,398
$580 off
8/9 - 8/16
$2,537  $2,876
$339 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,239  $2,674
$435 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,913  $2,384
$471 off
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...

4746 - Sandy Feet Retreat

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy your OBX getaway at Sandy Feet Retreat! This 5-bedroom 4.5 bathroom Signature Series home is a great choice if...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

THE CHART HOUSE

Open and airy, The Chart House has everything your family needs for a fun and relaxing beach vacation! Excellent location – just steps from the “Barracuda walkway” direct to the ocean's ebb (a short five minute walk to beach). Watch the...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/8 - 8/15
$3,300  $3,813
$513 off
8/15 - 8/22
$2,984  $3,415
$431 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,750  $3,139
$389 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,411  $2,741
$330 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,296  $2,538
$242 off
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Mallard Manor 114

If you’re looking for an affordable Duck vacation home, this three-story classic beach retreat is the perfect choice! Located approximately 100 feet from the ocean and 1200 feet from the sound. There is a community boarded walkway perfect for...

  • Duck
  • 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 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...

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...