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Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

PELICANS LANDING

Come relax at Pelican's Landing! This beautifully decorated, semi-oceanfront townhome in quiet Southern Shores gives you the comforts of home matched with breathtaking ocean views. This home is perfectly located near fun family attractions and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/2 - 5/9
$1,708  $1,933
$225 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,708  $1,933
$225 off
5/16 - 5/23
$1,730  $1,933
$203 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,259  $2,350
$91 off
5/30 - 6/6
$2,568  $2,850
$282 off
6/13 - 6/20
$3,158  $3,517
$359 off
6/20 - 6/27
$3,158  $3,517
$359 off
7/11 - 7/18
$3,677  $3,843
$166 off
7/25 - 8/1
$3,701  $3,843
$142 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

029 | Sun Up

Tastefully decorated in a casual yet elegant style, this fantastic townhome is a true Outer Banks gem featuring Outstanding Ocean Views and a level of comfort that will keep you coming back year after year. Spacious and comfortable with tile floors...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/27 - 7/3
$5,995  $6,395
$400 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

EGRET'S LANDING

Carolina Designs presents EGRET'S LANDING, a spectacular seven-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla's prestigious Whalehead community. This stunning waterfront retreat offers breathtaking ocean vistas from nearly every angle, featuring a private...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

845 | Ryan's Retreat

Beautiful décor, fabulous Ocean Views, and a location that is just steps from the Beach (approx. 75 Ft. to Beach) make this fantastic Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home a great choice for your family's vacation. Ryan's Retreat offers exceptional...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

5317 - Labs & Crabs

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New HVAC and Dryer. Welcome to Labs & Crabs! Located just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Moge Tee

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE, FRESHNESS YOU CAN TASTE! Every cup made to order with the freshest ingredients and handcrafted loose leaf tea brewed to perfection! Combining all the natural gifts from mother nature!

035 | Nick O' Time

Bright colors and lovely furnishings are just part of what make this well-maintained home such an enjoyable place to vacation. The Beach is a short walk away (approximately 250 feet to the Prospect Avenue Beach access). Ground Level: Parking for 4...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

The Ocean House 313

Welcome to The Ocean House, a family-friendly retreat nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. This charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers unparalleled comfort, stunning ocean views, and a pet-friendly environment, ensuring a memorable...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

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...