2026 Manteo Scenic Spots Guide

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Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Due East

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Harbor Ct. - Vistas, Vistas, Vistas in every direction from every room and deck. Savor the peaceful pace of the morning as you drink your coffee and observe the Pelicans as they search for breakfast. Watch the...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Beach Ball

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsConveniently located across from the tennis courts, this Oceanside getaway offers first class vistas from one of Corolla Light's highest points.Ground Level: Exterior amenities...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us! Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

K7028 Island Enchantment

Welcome to Island Enchantment by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club family pass included with your stay! Prepare for an extraordinary escape to the beautiful Outer Banks with Island Enchantment, a brand-new 24-bedroom pet-friendly...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 25 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

K0702 A Pelican's Watch at Admirals View...

Welcome to A Pelicans Watch at Admirals View III by KEES Vacations! Hmmmm?? Should you swim in the oceanfront pool and then lay out in one of the nice sun loungers or take the extra few steps down to the gorgeous Outer Banks oceanfront and sink your...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 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...

5608 - Surf Watch

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Stunning Condo! This fabulous three bedroom condo has been completely renovated! Everything is new! You will love the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

5701 - Coral Castle

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Coral Castle is the Nags Head vacation rental you've been searching for! This 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom Outer Banks...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

PIRATES TREASURE

Overview NEW to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Pirates Treasure is a semi-oceanfront vacation home located in the heart of Corolla, offering a blend of upscale comfort and endless entertainment. From the rooftop deck, take in...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 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...