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Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

TRI THE SURF

Carolina Designs presents TRI THE SURF, a stunning 6-bedroom Corolla retreat just 78 yards from beach access in Ocean Sands Section O. This beautifully appointed home combines comfort, entertainment, and prime location with a private pool and hot...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

LICENSE TO CHILL

Carolina Designs presents LICENSE TO CHILL, a spectacular 12-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla that delivers unbeatable views, premium amenities, and luxury at every turn. This stunning vacation rental features 12 king suites with private baths...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

K7010 Bikini Bottom

Welcome to Bikini Bottom! Now available for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/16/2026 to 09/05/2026 See the beautiful blue ocean from Bikini Bottom! Spend your precious Outer Banks vacation time on the third level deck of this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 full...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Seasounds 110-D

Welcome to Seasounds, an oceanside home near the beach in the charming community of Sea Tern, just north of Duck Village. Three separate seating areas, one on the main level, one in the loft, and one on the lower level allow guests to ample space to...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Gray Man's Dune 123-A

Ready for a classic Outer Banks vacation? Gray Man’s Dune is a spacious oceanfront home positioned in the perfect spot for your family to relax, unwind, and play! Enjoy the oceanfront bubbling hot tub, WiFi, and close proximity to shopping...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

SANDCHITO

The charm of a traditional Outer Banks cottage, an ocean view location, and all the modern comforts are combined in this four bedroom, three bath home. 70 yards to beach access. Centrally located within biking distance to Duck, short drive to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/11 - 7/18
$3,575  $3,916
$341 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,672  $3,916
$244 off
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

THE GOLDEN VIEW

Watching the sun rise over the Atlantic horizon, feeling a soft ocean breeze, hearing waves breaking gently against the beach all help melt away everyday stresses. Watch for seabirds and dolphins along the shore as you relax on the beach or take a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
6/21 - 6/28
$2,434  $2,704
$270 off
7/5 - 7/12
$2,701  $2,951
$250 off
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...