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Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

Sunset Watch

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Live Oak Ct - This gorgeous soundfront getaway is ideal for taking in the vistas and experiencing the ultimate SUNSET WATCH. After a busy day of kiteboarding, take a invigorating dip in the private pool with your very own Tiki Bar...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks

Outer Banks Vacation Rentals by Atlantic Realty provide the beach vacation experience you deserve. Since 1982, multiple generations of families have enjoyed waves of fun and quiet relaxation in our OBX vacation homes including the surrounding...

Family Jules CB-19

Located in the charming Corolla Bay community, Family Jules offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable vacation!This private Corolla Bay community offers a large community pool and recreation area, playground, shuffleboard and picnic tables...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

Four Shore BIS-214

Four Shore, an upstairs unit with ocean views and a private balcony with deck furniture, offers many added amenities for your family vacation. Only a short 250 feet to the beach access, the oceanfront gazebo and the community pool! Four Shore also...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Sanderling Sea Glass

Sanderling Sea Glass is a lovely cottage by the sea, offering custom style finishes in this timeless beach property. Amazing ocean views await you in this charming destination, just perfect for a smaller family or couples. The kitchen offers...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

322 | The Tannery

Oceanfront with terrific Ocean and Beach views this is beachfront living at its best. You can walk right out of your home and onto the beach! The upscale furnishings and décor create a relaxing, comfortable home away from home for your family to...

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

Shooting Star

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef When it comes to a vacation filled with extravagant amenities that rival any five-star resort, the sky's the limit at spectacular SHOOTING STAR. This shining 6,130 sq. ft. sandcastle features four levels of...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

SUNNY DAYZ

Overview As soon as you arrive at Sunny Dayz, you'll experience the relaxing shift towards vacation-mode. Outfitted with ten spacious bedrooms, this oceanfront estate offers ample space for large groups or family reunions, and the long...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...