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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Turtle's Pace 416-A

Why be in a rush? Slow down, enjoy your vacation and get into the Outer Banks state of mind at Turtle’s Pace. This well-appointed four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath beach cottage sits conveniently one block from the ocean with the preferred beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

NO WORRIES

Overview When you arrive at No Worries, toss your cares to the wind and embrace a carefree lifestyle in a stylish home filled to the brim with special amenities! This seaside retreat features a convenient elevator, charming bedroom...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

5714 - Whalebone Villa

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Whalebone Villa has everything you need for a memorable Outer Banks vacation. Located in Nags Head, this 4-bedroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

The Shark Shack 170

This home in Poteskeet Village is in the heart of Duck only 320 feet (approximately) to the beach access. Another wonderful feature about this home is that you can easily ride your bike to all of your favorite shops and restaurants in the Village of...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

SEA FOR YOURSELF

“Sea For Yourself” why your family will love this oceanfront home with 2,600 square feet of living area, 1,700 plus square feet of decking and panoramic ocean views! Freshly painted interior & exterior, and additional seating on dune...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Cinco Palmas

WOW! Perfect oceanfront property for family reunions, anniversary gatherings, or just a family that wants to enjoy spending time at the beach together while still having their own private space! The owners are always updating and adding amenities...

  • Nags Head
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 36
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...

K9046 Fairway to Heaven 5 Bedroom Home a...

Welcome to Fairway to Heaven At The Currituck Club By KEES Vacations! This stunning five-bedroom, five-and-one-half-bath home located in the heart of The Currituck Club has everything you need for an ultimate Outer Banks vacation! Step into the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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 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...