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Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

OBX HIDEAWAY

You will love this cozy oceanside cottage in its perfect location. Walk to Duck for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Great family neighborhood.Level 1:Den with Queen sleep sofa, CATV; 2 bedrooms (1 with Queen, CATV and private access to the hall bath...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Aquarius

OCEANFRONT Avon - Angelfish Rd. - You don't have to wait for the stars to align themselves to appreciate this AQUARIUS. The alluring landscaping offers a warm greeting. There are three bedrooms (1 master with queen), and a second bath off the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Breakers A-39

Welcome to Breakers, your ideal oceanfront escape! Located just over a sandy dune path to the gorgeous shores of Hatteras Island, this beautifully appointed home offers breathtaking ocean views from nearly every room, a spacious layout perfect for...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

114 | Focsle

Classic Semi-Oceanfront Cottage. Relax on the deck & enjoy the ocean breeze or take a stroll down the uncrowded beach via your own semi-private beach access located just 60 feet directly across from this cottage. With original construction...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

SECOND WIND

For a memorable vacation with family and friends let 'Second Wind' become your home away from home. Spend time floating your troubles away in the large pool and hot tub, or head to the ocean just a short stroll away. When night falls, savor...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Windy Daze

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. - WINDY DAZE is extraordinary living. Every detail was thought about in the 5270 sq. ft. home. The first floor features a game room with pool table, kitchenette with refrigerator, TV/DVD, stereo, half bath and...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

004 | Liberty Call

If you are looking for the perfect place to relax at the beach and spend time with your family, Liberty Call is a great choice. This outstanding home is beautifully decorated, spacious, provides panoramic views of the Ocean to the east and Jockeys...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...