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Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

AQUA VIE

Aqua Vie is a tranquil beach haven. This well-furnished retreat offers all the comforts of home, enhanced by unobstructed sunrise and ocean views enjoyed from the expansive decks. Situated on a quiet dead end street with direct beach access, Aqua...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

718 | Spirit Of Kitty Hawk

The "Spirit Of Kitty Hawk" has added a luggage lift for the 2026 season. The top and mid-level private suites now have tiled walk-in showers (bath tubs removed), and the parking area has been expanded. Your family is sure to enjoy the great Ocean...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Life's a Beach

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Drive - LIFE'S A BEACH in this fun home across the street from the ocean on a lot that backs up to undeveloped land. Enter the first level entryway with kids bunk room with Intelligent TV, a second bedroom, and full...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Made It H-8

Welcome to Made It for your next vacation! This awesome home is super convenient to the community boardwalk providing beach access to our pristine unspoiled beaches.This spacious and well maintained home offers a huge kitchen, dining and a sitting...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/26 - 10/3
$1,973  $2,223
$250 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,931  $2,181
$250 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,566  $1,816
$250 off
10/31 - 11/7
$1,554  $1,804
$250 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,551  $1,801
$250 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,566  $1,816
$250 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,252  $2,502
$250 off
11/28 - 12/5
$1,593  $1,843
$250 off
12/5 - 12/12
$1,551  $1,801
$250 off
12/12 - 12/19
$1,554  $1,804
$250 off
12/19 - 12/26
$1,966  $2,216
$250 off
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...

A WAVE FROM IT ALL

Pull up to a 42' x 18' private pool: A Wave From It All, a nine bedroom oceanfront home from Carolina Designs, gives South Nags Head groups a backyard built for entertaining, with a hot tub and a private walkway over the dune to the sand. ...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Serendipity

Serendipity is the perfect home for all seasons. Enjoy your days gazing at the spectacular ocean view and soaking up the rays from the top deck crow’s nest. After a long day at the beach, it's just a few steps to the cottage for an evening of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

SH-3 | Beach Comber

Located One (1) House Back from Ocean. The Summer House Cottages are a group of four identical homes situated on the shores of the Atlantic and are the perfect destination for your family, both immediate and extended. Located in serene South Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...