2026 Manteo Scenic Spots Guide

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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Milo's Waves

Perched atop the highest dune in Ocean Sands Section D, MILO’S WAVES welcomes you with sweeping, unforgettable views of the Atlantic. Though tucked along the third row, the home provides remarkable 160 degrees of unobstructed coastline—views...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
9/1 - 9/8
$3,971  $4,185
$214 off
9/3 - 9/10
$3,726  $3,926
$200 off
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

High Tides

Come relax and enjoy this classic cottage in the heart of Duck NC. A short walk, less than 500 feet, will take you to one of the quietest beaches on the Outer Banks, and a short bike ride will take you to the heart of Duck, full of family...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Fore Sea Suns

Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomJust steps to the beach, this broad home delights you with great ocean vistas, roomy living areas, hard wood floors and tons of extras! Fore Sea Suns is the ideal choice for your Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

674 | The Saltwater Cowboy

Spend your dream vacation in this Beautifully Decorated Kitty Hawk Beach Home that offers Wonderful Ocean Views, Private Swimming Pool, and Hot Tub. This home is less than 200 Yds to the Beach. A quiet and peaceful location for your family...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Blue Horizon WW-40

Serenity awaits you at Blue Horizon! This magnificent 7 bedroom home provides guests with the luxury of 3 king en suites with private baths, breathtaking water views, and a private soundfront dock for fishing, boating, windsurfing, kiteboarding or...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Freebird

Discover Your Personal Slice Of Paradise At This Stunning Oceanfront Cottage Escape to "Freebird" in South Nags Head, a cozy coastal retreat where every moment is a promise of relaxation and rejuvenation. Bask in the breathtaking panoramic ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

SAILS-2 SAILS-2

This fantastic oceanfront vacation home offers alluring ocean views and is complete with many amenities, including a 29'x13' private (heated) pool, hot tub, 4-hole putting green, game room with a pool table and a wet bar, a renovated kitchen with...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...