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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...

7568 - Pink Flamingo

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED IN 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Pink Flamingo, a pet friendly 4 bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental in Avon on...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

7630 - OBX BOX

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Simple, comfortable, and perfectly placed for your Outer Banks getaway, this soundside Avon beach box offers an...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

One More Sunset!

This is a Blue Standard Linens Property. Learn more about our hospitality linens program here.Tranquil Nights at One More SunsetPeaceful days and peaceful nights await you at One More Sunset! This 6-bedroom Kitty Hawk vacation rental is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Avalon Alibi

Hideout on the Outer Banks Avalon Alibi is the perfect semi-oceanfront escape! This 4-bedroom, 3.1-bathroom vacation rental has everything you need for a fun family getaway. Walk just across the street (with a convenient crosswalk) to the Fifth...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

AV2-2D | Shamrock By The Sea

This lovely 2nd Floor end unit provides fantastic ocean views coupled with bright & charming beach themed décor. It is very comfortable & your family is sure to enjoy this great unit that comes fully equipped & centrally located to all...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

K6513 Four Seasons 11 Bedroom Oceanfront...

Welcome to Four Seasons by KEES Vacations! You will love this stunning home in a unique location in Hatteras Village which gives you both an oceanfront and soundfront view. Every room of this home has a breathtaking view of water. With this great...

  • Hatteras
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

Hatteras at Last

OCEANSIDE Hatteras —At last, your search for your family’s vacation home has revealed a place of pure relaxation. The five-bedroom/five- and one-half-bath HATTERAS AT LAST is ready to fulfill your dreams of lazy beach days, hours of island...

  • Hatteras
  • 5 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.

Elizabethan Gardens

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...