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Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

K8046 Seaduction at Atlantic Shores
  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

Boone SDU-H6

Kick off your beach getaway at Boone, a budget-friendly condo packed with family-friendly amenities and perfectly situated in the heart of Kitty Hawk. With a quick 100-foot walk to the beach—just across Beach Road—your days will be filled with...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

Primrose Cottage

Location, location, location! Primrose Cottage is as close to the ocean as can be! See the surf, smell it, practically feel it in this comfortable, well-equipped cottage just steps from the beach. You can keep an eye on the kids playing on the beach...

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

SEAS THE DAY

*All new kitchen appliances for 2025*“SEAS THE DAY” is centrally located in the heart of Duck with convenient access to the beach, sound, shops, restaurants, the Duck Town Park with open lawn space, and the sound front boardwalk to catch the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/11 - 4/18
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,850  $1,900
$50 off
5/2 - 5/9
$1,938  $2,313
$375 off
5/9 - 5/16
$1,965  $2,313
$348 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,406  $2,615
$209 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,239  $3,448
$209 off
6/6 - 6/13
$3,685  $3,861
$176 off
6/13 - 6/20
$4,093  $4,281
$188 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,664  $4,694
$30 off
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Ohana Sunrise

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore making memories in this vacation home, located on a peaceful street and packed with amenities. Savor tons of hang out places to relax, your own private pool...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Flying Free

Staying In "Flying Free" Will Have You Feeling Like A Bird, Right There On The Ocean's Front, Flying Free! The ideal location of "Flying Free" is irreplaceable, situated cozily in the historic town of Nags Head with a lifeguarded beach as your...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 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...

SEA ANGELS

Welcome to "Sea Angels," your perfect Outer Banks vacation rental just steps away from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in Southern Shores, NC. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom beach cottage is the ideal spot for a relaxing getaway with family or...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/10 - 4/17
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
4/17 - 4/24
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
4/24 - 5/1
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
5/1 - 5/8
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
5/8 - 5/15
$1,991  $2,253
$262 off
5/22 - 5/29
$2,415  $2,612
$197 off
5/29 - 6/5
$2,761  $2,996
$235 off
6/5 - 6/12
$3,180  $3,380
$200 off
6/26 - 7/3
$4,082  $4,336
$254 off
7/3 - 7/10
$4,284  $4,336
$52 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...