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Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

ISLAND EPIPHANY

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, this stunner of a home offers all that one could hope for and dream of while vacationing on the Outer Banks. Ocean views from the second floor, third floor, and first floor pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 23.5 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

The Drake

Located in Duck / 9 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 4 Half BathroomsThe Drake at Founders Ridge is a one-of-a-kind vacation home in the town of Duck that offers plenty of room and privacy for your family. Savor your own private resort with tropical...

  • Duck
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

5852 - Lega Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: All new flooring top level. Located on the oceanfront lies Lega Sea! This charming OBX rental home...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Quay-C3 QUAY-C3

This tastefully decorated condo is just 500' from the beach in Nags Head and is the perfect backdrop for your seaside vacation. Spend your days relaxing at the community pool or playing tennis on the court. With decks that face both east and west...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 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...

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
5/9 - 5/15
$3,795  $4,695
$900 off
5/16 - 5/22
$5,495  $6,795
$1,300 off
5/23 - 5/29
$6,395  $7,995
$1,600 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...

040 | She Crab

Relax and Enjoy your Outer Banks vacation at this great Oceanfront Cottage located near the 12.3 Milepost in Nags Head. The perfect get-a-way, your family will be thrilled with the Views of Jockey's Ridge, private Walkway to Beach with Dune Top...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

2502 - Water's Edge

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for a Duck oceanfront escape? Look no further than Water's Edge! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Outer Banks...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...