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Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

THE WARD HOUSE

The top level of the detached garage at The Ward House opens into a private suite that sleeps eight, with three daybeds, three twin trundles, and a queen murphy bed, one of several surprises waiting at this six-bedroom Carolina Designs home in...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Pirate's Paradise 54-D

Welcome to Pirate's Paradise, a bright and fun, nicely decorated vacation retreat that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This pet-friendly oceanside home in Corolla is full of family-friendly amenities. Located in the Ocean Sands community near...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Emerald Wave VNH-6

Immerse yourself in Emerald Wave, a breathtaking oceanfront home with expansive ocean views! This 8-bedroom home makes for a spacious environment for your family to sprawl out and enjoy your OBX vacation. Surround yourself with lovely furnishings...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

493 | Just to Sea You

New Private Walkway to the Beach will be completed prior to Thanksgiving 2026. Photos coming upon completion. Oceanfront-Kitty Hawk. One bedroom plus Loft!Enjoy spectacular ocean and beach views from this upscale oceanfront home. Cozy and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

2507 - Salty Sandpiper

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: LVT flooring in Level 3 living areas, and new carpet in Level 2 bedrooms. Welcome to the Salty...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Sea Watch

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomScenic ocean vistas, appealing accommodations, and convenient beach access with a Lifeguard Station (seasonal) will enhance the fine time you will have in this beach home! Ideal...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

730 | Queen On The Green

Your family will enjoy the lovely views of the Ocean and Golf Course from this great home located just off the #2 green at Sea Scape Golf Links in Kitty Hawk. Nicely decorated, very comfortable, this home is spacious and well equipped. There are...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...