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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...

Casey's Place

Located in Salvo / 8 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathsCasey's Place, located in the heart of heaven, is really one of a kind.  When your family and friends come together here, you’ll discover an opulent oceanfront escape that is sure to...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

Toes in the Water

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Fresh and bright interiors invite you to “Toes in the Water” to have the best beach vacation ever! Offering a private pool, hot tub, and amenities...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

BEACH PALACE

Dim the lights, settle in, and let the ground floor home theater set the mood: it is only the opening act at BEACH PALACE. This 13-bedroom oceanfront estate in Kill Devil Hills, offered by Carolina Designs, pairs an elevator and 11 private...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 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...

High Seas

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Hattie Creef Landing Court - Let HIGH SEAS elevate your coastal escape to new heights! This spectacular 6,140 sq. ft. estate, perched on the esteemed Hattie Creef oceanfront site in Salvo, is a masterclass in scale and...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

Wadel

Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this semi-oceanfront home located close to the beach and offering gorgeous ocean vistas!  Savor your next Outer Banks family vacation in this well-equipped...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

405 | Dunstan

New Ping Pong table will be installed on 7/4/26. "Dunstan" is a terrific oceanside cottage that provides comfort and a great, close to the beach, location. Featuring lovely décor, this well equipped, dog friendly, home is centrally located and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Avalon Crush 313-C

Welcome to Avalon Crush, a beautifully decorated coastal retreat tucked into the heart of the Avalon Beach area in Kill Devil Hills. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom home offers modern comfort, stylish finishes, and an unbeatable location...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...