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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

True at First Light

Located in Duck / 9 Bedrooms / 9 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomPrepare to indulge in the ultimate Outer Banks hideaway at this elegant, oceanfront Brindley Beach Vacations home. With its thoughtful design and an astonishing array of opulent...

  • Duck
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Owens

Owens is a stunning oceanfront retreat featuring 12 luxurious bedrooms within the Exclusive Pine Island Limited Community in Corolla. This home combines sophisticated elegance with peaceful surroundings, as it is thoughtfully nestled next to the...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

1064 - Sunset Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sunset Cottage, a stunning, newly constructed, 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath pet-friendly lakefront vacation rental that lives up to its name and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

Luv Shack

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 4.3 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Honeymooners, couples and families looking for that special getaway – Luv Shack was designed...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

110 | Sunset Paradise

Ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing or just plain relaxing while enjoying magnificent sunsets over Kitty Hawk Bay, "Sunset Paradise" is a terrific vacation choice. This waterfront home offers a private pier, exceptional sound views &...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

5950 - Sea Stars

 BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A luxe oceanfront experience awaits you at Sea Stars! Located in South Nags Head, this 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

020 | Summer Shore

Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean and Beach Views. This nicely decorated and lovingly cared for Beach Cottage offers comfortable furnishings, a great location in Kitty Hawk, and fantastic Ocean and Beach views. Spend your days kicking back on the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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. 

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

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...