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Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

MOON BAY

From the elevator serving every level to a mid-level king suite with a low-barrier shower, seat, and grab bar, Moon Bay was designed to bring everyone together. This Carolina Designs oceanfront estate in Nags Head pairs eight bedrooms, six of...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

7158 - A Wave From It All

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to A Wave From It All,  an enchanting oceanfront retreat nestled in the heart of Waves on Hatteras Island. This well-appointed oceanfront...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

4209 - Moby Duck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Georgetown Sands, Building 2, Unit 9. With wonderful ocean views from the master bedroom and its private deck, this lovely updated Oceanside...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

408 | Capt. Charlie's

Extensive landscaping and expansion of the pool patio area provides exceptional outdoor living areas for families to enjoy. This is an outstanding vacation home that provides everything your family could want while visiting the OBX! "Capt...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

5374 - Killin Time

MP 9. BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Killin Time is easy at this stunning Kill Devil Hills vacation home! Located in the heart of KDH, you'll be...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Beacon's Watch

About a mile from local shopping, grocery stores, golfing, restaurants and movies. This property offers entertainment for everyone. Beacon's Watch has a beautiful private pool, hot tub, pool table, basketball goal, and even an ELEVATOR for those...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Channel House

Located in Buxton / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsWelcome to Channel House – a waterfront gem tucked away in the heart of Buxton on Hatteras Island. This impressive 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom getaway invites you to slow down and savor life by the water...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.

Elizabethan Gardens

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...