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Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

391 | Harbour Point

Located Harbour Front on Colington Island, this vacation gem offers over 100 feet of water frontage & provides spectacular views in all directions. This beautifully furnished home is situated just inside the harbor entrance area, provides a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Kinnakeet Retreat

OCEANFRONT Avon - Croaker Ct KINNAKEET RETREAT provides the best of both oceanfront convenience with great value! Walk directly from the home over the dune to the beach and appreciate a day of sun and surf. Return to a invigorating rinse int he...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

FOUR SANDY PAWS

"FOUR SANDY PAWS" is a recently renovated charming, home away from home, for you and the four-legged members of the family! With roof-top views of the ocean and glimpses of the sound, this charming, newly updated home includes new flooring...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

Don't Be Shellfish 161-A

Relax in luxury at Don't Be Shellfish, a stunning oceanfront vacation home! Be the lucky one to experience all of the endless amenities in this custom-built home, conveniently located in the quaint Village of Duck, near shopping, restaurants, local...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
4/28 - 5/5
$7,728  $8,728
$1,000 off
5/6 - 5/13
$6,905  $7,905
$1,000 off
5/14 - 5/21
$7,155  $8,155
$1,000 off
5/17 - 5/24
$7,010  $8,010
$1,000 off
5/29 - 6/5
$9,970  $10,970
$1,000 off
5/30 - 6/6
$6,977  $7,977
$1,000 off
6/7 - 6/14
$7,851  $8,851
$1,000 off
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

WRITTEN IN SAND

Forget your troubles, consider them written in sand, when you come to relax and live the beach life at this awesome vacation rental in Duck! The reverse floor plan lets you enjoy the idyllic sunset views from the spacious decks and upper and middle...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
2/8 - 2/15
$1,426  $1,592
$166 off
2/15 - 2/22
$1,426  $1,592
$166 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,426  $1,592
$166 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,426  $1,592
$166 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,426  $1,592
$166 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,426  $1,592
$166 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,426  $1,592
$166 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,600  $1,743
$143 off
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...

Howdy Hideaway

Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis Magnificent Corolla vacation home awaits you and your family, complete with a private pool, hot tub, elevator and it's dog friendly! Lots of deck space to relax and savor the...

  • Corolla
  • 8 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...

Bramasole

OCEANFRONT Avon - Ocean Isle Estates -BRAMASOLE is a Tuscan term which means to yearn for the sun. Unwind in this thoughtfully designed 6,700 sq. ft. home, with five separate living areas and furnished decks on every level, offering plenty of room...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types of fishing --- surf, pier, inshore and offshore --- with fishing rods stored on the ceiling as well as along the walls.  The store is an authorized dealer for major tackle brands, including Fish Bites, Daiwa and Gulp, and has a large selection of...

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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none! Check us out!

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at (877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

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...

OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s...

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

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...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

Ocean bottom or Gulf Stream fishing on the Carolina-style charter boat is the only boat licensed and built to take up to 27 passengers per Gulf Stream Charter. Fish for tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, king mackerel, blue marlin, white marlin or sailfish...

Welcome aboard the Fishin’ Frenzy! We invite you to come enjoy a day of Gulf Stream sportfishing out of Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Tuna, marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and dolphin are the targets, and the Fishin’ Frenzy...

Climb Aboard the Crystal Dawn Head Boat and Enjoy an Awesome Day of Head Boat Fishing or an Amazing Sunset Cruise! Bring the Whole Family! Fish for a variety of species, including spot, croaker, flounder, grey trout, speckled trout...