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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...

Sea Whisper

OCEANFRONT Frisco - Tide's Edge Rd. Twin Home: This is one of two nearly identical 6,450 sq. ft. grandiose homes on the same road. Rent one or both homes for your group – ideal for accommodating huge-scale get-togethers, multi-generational...

  • Frisco
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

Gone to Carolina

Tucked away in a quiet Kitty Hawk neighborhood, Gone to Carolina is your home for slow mornings and breezy afternoons. Just 350 feet from the beach, this retreat offers easy access to the shore and space for family and friends to gather. Start your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

713 | The Great Escape

This beautifully decorated home offers comfort, style & a long list of features for your family to enjoy. Located in Old Nags Head Place. Attention to detail is evident from the first time you enter this terrific vacation home. Tucked within a...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Dune the Wave

Located in Corolla / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsYour family will adore Dune the Wave!  Escape the summer heat in the private pool and savor separate common areas on each level offering room to spread out or come...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Sea La Vie II

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Central Location with Convenient Beach AccessLife is good when you're at Sea La Vie II! This beautifully furnished 3 bedroom cottage at the south end...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

6001 - La Touche

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! La Touche has partial ocean view of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. A very well-maintained cottage with covered and sun...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

The Wright Duck COS-303

Enjoy the spectacular oceanfront views from your private balcony on the third floor in this Colony by the Sea condo! The Wright Duck is the perfect spot for your family vacation, located in the heart of Duck and only 135 feet from the nearest beach...

  • Duck
  • 1 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.

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...