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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Calypso Hatteras

SOUNDFRONT Hatteras — Shoal Dr. — Calypso, the Greek goddess of the sea, was acclaimed for her beauty, which makes CALYPSO HATTERAS fittingly named, as the sunset and sound vistas from this uniquely round home are indescribably charming. With...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

1435 - The Whalecome Inn

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to The Whalecome Inn, your home away from home on the Outer Banks. Located in the charming Whalehead Club area of Corolla, this Outer...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

BLUE WAHOO

Overview Aptly named after one of the most striking fish in the world, the Blue Wahoo offers guests nearly 8,000 square feet of beachfront vacation elegance. Situated on prime oceanfront, this beautifully designed estate was outfitted to offer...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
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...

Sunshine Daydream

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Tucked away in a striking neighborhood, SUNSHINE DAYDREAM is sure to make memories to last a lifetime. You can watch the kids play in the private pool or have a calming moment in the hot tub, appreciating the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

6073 - The Sea Suite

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Escape to The Sea Suite, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Nags Head vacation rental. Located in the heart of Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

ELEVENTH HEAVEN

“Eleventh Heaven” is a five bedroom, three bath Oceanside OBX vacation rental that is sure to please. The home is located only 120 yards from the nearest beach access. The home features several lounging areas such as a screened-in porch, sunroom...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Sunning Your Bunns

Upgrades for 2025 supplied new back decks, painted and upgraded front decks, new dishwasher and 5 new intelligent TVs. Located in Southern Shores/ 7 Bedrooms/ 7 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsSpend time "Sunning Your Bunns" at the beach or by your...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

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...

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...