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Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

CASTLEBERRY

Super views! 4,400 square feet of luxury fit for kings and queens! One lot from ocean in quiet, low-traffic area. Each bedroom with private bath and deck access. Great ocean views. Plenty of parking. 85 yards to beach access.Level 1:Pool, Tiki bar...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 21
8/29 - 9/5
$4,853  $5,315
$462 off
9/5 - 9/12
$4,570  $4,967
$397 off
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...

5788 - Birds Eye View

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Beachy, bright, and the perfect Outer Banks rental for you; Birds Eye View has it all! Located in Nags Head, this...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Sounderling 252-A

Come experience the peaceful serenity of Sounderling's private sound front beach, perfect for water sport enthusiasts seeking a launch site. Gaze at the spectacular sunset from your choice of an open deck, the private beach, or sitting in the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
6/28 - 7/5
$2,955  $3,655
$700 off
7/5 - 7/12
$2,955  $3,655
$700 off
7/19 - 7/26
$3,355  $3,655
$300 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,858  $3,058
$200 off
8/9 - 8/16
$2,311  $2,511
$200 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,311  $2,511
$200 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,311  $2,511
$200 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

K0104 Sea Therapy 3 bedroom at Cambridge...

Welcome to Sea Therapy in Cambridge Cove by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club included with your stay! This exceptionally decorated and centrally located paradise in Kill Devil Hills is sure to be your next family favorite Outer Banks...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

THE SPACE BETWEEN

Overview Booking a stay at The Space Between has many benefits, but don't take our word for it - experience it for yourself! This 7-bedroom vacation home offers 4,500 sq. feet of living space and is only 225 yards from the nearest beach...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

007 | Salty Pirate

Outstanding Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and direct access to the Beach await when you choose Salty Pirate for your Outer Banks vacation. Ideally situated in Kitty Hawk, your family is sure to enjoy the endless Ocean Vistas from the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Maritime

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomContemporary styling and charming ocean vistas accent this Semi-Oceanfront home in Whalehead Beach. The furnishings and accessories inside the home provide luxury and style with ice...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
7/4 - 7/11
$7,926  $9,906
$1,980 off
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...