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Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

A Shore Thing

“A Shore Thing” is a charming Oceanfront 9 bedroom home with lots of Juniper and old beach charm located in Southern Shores. Relax on the Beach or spend some time in the Private Pool (16 x 30), Courtyard and Hot Tub. There is a large Screened...

  • Southern Shores
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Tale of the Whale

Located in Corolla/ Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomFriday check-in to avoid the weekend traffic! Unwind and savor the charming sunrises at Tale of the Whale. This home is the ideal oceanfront getaway for your family offering striking...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
7/10 - 7/17
$5,657  $6,894
$1,237 off
7/13 - 7/20
$5,657  $6,894
$1,237 off
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...

Heart's Desire

OCEANFRONT Avon - Pamlico Court - Whatever your HEART'S DESIRE, you'll find it at this attractively designed home. The first floor features a enormous living room with a cathedral ceiling, tons of windows, a constructed-in entertainment center, a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

644 | Surf & Golf

Comfortable and nicely decorated, this wonderful home provides Ocean and Golf Course views, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Rec. Room w/Pool Table. A great location for your family retreat, the Beach is only a few minutes away. Everyone will...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Hatteras Memories

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Slash Creek Rd — New for 2027! — A short walk from the sand leads you to HATTERAS MEMORIES, a five-bedroom/four-full and one-half-bath home that invites you to spend your days soaking up the sun and spectacular...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

1810 - Hook Line And Sinker

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Refaced & repainted kitchen cabinets, and an entire Theatre Room upgrade with surround sound added. Look no further; this Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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...

Sea Monkey

OCEANFRONT Salvo — S. Sunrise Ct. — Perched on pristine, protected shoreline with vistas that go on forever in any direction, the 5,200 sq. ft. SEA MONKEY is the type of vacation home that captures the imagination as well as the memories...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...