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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...

K8003 SOCO Oceanfront Luxury

Welcome to SOCO by KEES Vacations! SOCO in Nags Head is a stunningly beautiful and unique vacation property with dark wood floors, whitewashed walls and exposed beam ceilings. Built in 2015, SOCO has every modern amenity. In the backyard, there is...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

880 | Nexta Sea

Outstanding ocean views, bright décor w/nautical themes, Nexta Sea is a lovely home that is nicely decorated, very well-equipped and offers a well-furnished sun deck all located just steps from the beach. Your family will be thrilled with the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/19 - 7/25
$4,995  $5,595
$600 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

1771 - Goin' Coastal

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This spacious 6 bedroom, 6 bath home is perfect for your next Corolla vacation on the Outer Banks! Goin’ Coastal...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

1559 - Sound Retreat

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2024: Master Bathroom renovation. It will certainly feel like a retreat at this stunning Corolla vacation home! Sound Retreat is a 6...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

CAPTAINS COVE

Located directly across the street from the beach at MP 2.5, this wonderful beach cottage offers unobstructed ocean views from the front screened porch. Enjoy your favorite book or beverage while taking in the sites and breezes or stroll to the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/22 - 8/29
$1,899  $2,207
$308 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,668  $1,939
$271 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,467  $1,587
$120 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,527  $1,587
$60 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,396  $1,449
$53 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,396  $1,449
$53 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,284  $1,299
$15 off
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

2062 - Paradise Found

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Paradise Found is a hidden gem within Spindrift, a quiet, private, gated community in Corolla. As a guest in the Spindrift Community, you’ll...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

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



OCEAN CREST PARADISE

Overview Located in a quiet cul-de-sac across from the beach, Ocean Crest Paradise provides a unique floor plan, memorable ocean views, and quick beach access. Located on the south end of Duck, guests who reserve this home can enjoy the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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 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...