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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...

Ocean Dream

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore all the amenities of Corolla Light that are supplied with this great villa! Located just 750 feet from the oceanfront activities and amenities, it's just a...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Tickled Pink (formerly Celtic Dunes)

New Name; Same Great Home! Now "Tickled Pink". Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocated just 375 feet from the beach, this beach home is sure to please the entire family!  Offering a private pool, hot tub, gig...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Sugar Magnolia

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLocated Oceanside in Corolla Light, this handsome home has everything you'll need for a great Corolla vacation! Your family will savor being able to walk to the Ocean, the Currituck...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Knights in Salvo

SOUNDSIDE Salvo — North Sand Dollar Ct. — If you're looking for a beautiful home with vistas of both ocean and sound, KNIGHTS IN SALVO will come to your rescue. Located in Wind over Waves community with community sound access and boat ramp...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Babe's Place

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Classic Outer Banks CharmBabe’s Place is a semi-oceanfront retreat that feels like a throwback to the family beach vacations of years past. Located at...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Shore Beats Work II

Leave your work behind, and enjoy the beach life at Shore Beats Work!  This home is beautifully decorated in soft blue and green beach tones throughout.  Plenty of space for the entire family to gather together, or have private time on one of many...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Surround Sound Avon

CANALFRONT Avon — Weakfish Dr. — Encompassed by water, a relaxing ambience, and the company of your favorite people, SURROUND SOUND AVON is destined to be the place that brings you back to center. It won’t take long as you settle into this...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

With Coastal Helicopters, OBX Biplanes and OBX Warbirds, you’ll have your choice of aerial adventures over the Outer Banks! Our high time pilots are very experienced so rest assured that you are in very capable hands! Soar the skies...

Sportfishing for inshore and offshore species. 

A living history farm that interpretes mid-1800's island life. 

At the end of Queen Elizabeth Avenue, and within easy walking distance of Manteo’s unique shops and restaurants, you’ll find the Waterfront Park. It features a playground and picnic area and lots of benches along the waterfront...

Discover what makes the Outer Banks the most haunted beach in America! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories and haunted history of the Outer Banks. Whether you believe it or not...

See a different side of the Outer Banks by boat with Outer Banks Excursions! Relax and enjoy the scenery, escape to a sandbar, see the islands from the water or marvel at our breathtaking sunsets. You’re in safe hands with Captain Len...

Celebrate the origins of America with a fascinating and purely entertaining visit to the Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site, an easy stroll from the downtown Manteo waterfront, is a popular summer attraction for visitors of all...

Looking for a private sail charter? Call the folks at Sail Outer Banks. They offer a variety of year-round trips with low minimum fees to make it within reach of many folk. Dan and Katherine are your crew. Dan is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain...

A full-service diving and outdoor sports center.

Nestled along the scenic shores of the Scuppernong River, Vineyards On the Scuppernong offers a picturesque escape into the world of local winemaking. This charming vineyard invites visitors to explore its lush grounds, where rows of grapevines...