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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...

SALTY PAUSE IN SOUTHERN SHORES

Vacation paradise on the sound side in Southern Shores, NC awaits! Easy walk to Ocean or Sound from this well-appointed, updated gorgeous beach home! Electric Vehicle Charger in the carport. 24 rooftop solar panels and geothermal heating and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/3 - 5/10
$2,144  $2,416
$272 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,014  $2,416
$402 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,043  $2,416
$373 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,397  $2,731
$334 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,199  $3,623
$424 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,800  $4,065
$265 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,233  $4,514
$281 off
6/21 - 6/28
$4,032  $4,514
$482 off
6/28 - 7/5
$4,421  $4,956
$535 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,434  $4,956
$522 off
7/19 - 7/26
$4,606  $4,956
$350 off
8/9 - 8/16
$3,708  $4,065
$357 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,108  $3,398
$290 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,710  $2,956
$246 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,508  $2,731
$223 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,215  $2,416
$201 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,215  $2,416
$201 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,215  $2,416
$201 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,215  $2,416
$201 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,215  $2,416
$201 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,952  $1,974
$22 off
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

The Roaring 20's

Look no further! The Roaring 20's is the perfect, historic, Oceanfront Cottage for your family to enjoy a memorable and carefree getaway to the Outer Banks! No need to worry about parking or finding the nearest beach access; you'll have your own...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

SEA LUXURY

Carolina Designs presents Sea Luxury, a magnificent 12-bedroom semi-oceanfront estate in Corolla featuring over 6,300 square feet of luxury living space. This custom-built vacation rental offers three beautifully designed coastal levels with...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 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...

MOON SHINE

Carolina Designs presents MOON SHINE, a magnificent 12-bedroom Corolla vacation home just 160 yards from beach access. This Outer Banks treasure boasts over 7,700 square feet of living space, a 30' x 15' private pool, hot tub, home theater...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Whale Kept Secret

Located in Rodanthe | 6 Bedrooms | 6 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half BathroomsWelcome to Whale Kept Secret, your hidden sanctuary on Hatteras Island, where ocean breezes, countless horizons, and the art of true escape come together. Unwind and relax with...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

5413 - Diamond Dunes

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Absolutely fabulous ocean views! Watch the dolphins frolic in the ocean as you relax on the decks of this spacious...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

One Grand Whim

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Select “One Grand Whim” for your vacation and find what a great idea it really is! Enjoy a thoughtfully appointed and excellently cared-for...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...