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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...

OCTIPI Your SenSEAS

Stunning ocean views are found at OCTIPI Your SenSEAS! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Outer Banks vacation rental with Coastal Industrial inspired decor gives you the most beautiful ocean views, from all three bedrooms, and so much more. The garage area...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Cape Cod

This magnificent beach house is wheelchair accessible. One bedroom on the ground level is handicap friendly. The door frame to the bedroom and handicap bathroom is 36".  The elevator opening is 36". An elevator allows easy access to each floor. The...

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

Sea La Vie

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — We are thrilled to announce the huge opening of Sea La Vie an executive estate home unlike any other, where luxury and relaxation intertwine effortlessly. Set amidst the beautiful beauty of OCEANFRONT...

  • Hatteras
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 14.5 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Kirk

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half Bathrooms. Savor spectacular sunrises from the sizable front deck, sunsets from the back deck and access the beach from your private walkway! Escape the anxiety of your busy life with a beach...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

PICTURESQUE

Overview Step into the world of Picturesque, where unique architecture and furnishings are set against a backdrop of expansive water views. Located in the Pine Island community of Corolla, this retreat is designed to showcase views of...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

172 | Wade Cottage

The Wade Cottage is a traditional Outer Banks Beach home located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. This property is an older, basic accommodation that features pine flooring, walls and ceilings along with two covered decks and sand path that...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWelcome to the ideal vacation home!  Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday is located in the cozy private community of Crown Point. This refreshed 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom beach home offers a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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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...