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The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

WS-2 | Casa Del Abuelos

07/2/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Welcome to Whispering Sands Townhomes, nestled in the heart of Nags Head. This charming community offers seasonal access to a refreshing community pool...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

GOLFIN' DOLPHIN

Discover GOLFIN' DOLPHIN in Corolla—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where ocean, sound, pond, and golf course views create the perfect backdrop for your Outer Banks getaway. Built overlooking the famous Currituck Club golf course, this...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

In Spite of Ourselves

OCEANSIDE Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — In spite of trying to find a reason to continue your search for a vacation rental, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES just may make you stop right here. Located nearly equal distance from both the ocean and Pamlico...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Another Sea Esta

Extended Pool Dates for 2026! Located in Corolla / 9 Bedrooms / 9 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomMake lasting family memories in the superb oceanfront location with a multitude of extravagant amenities!  Located in the peaceful community of Ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

K9063 Flounder's Cove 4 Bedroom in Ocean...

Welcome to Flounders Cove at Ocean Sands by KEES Vacations! Flounders Cove is a lovely beach cottage that has plenty of amenities to give you a great Outer Banks Vacation. Located in the popular neighborhood of Oceans Sands (Section F), this...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

SUMMER WIND

Carolina Designs invites you to SUMMER WIND, a Duck oceanfront retreat with striking Atlantic views and classic coastal design. This 4-bedroom home in Schooner Ridge offers everything needed for an exceptional beach stay, including an open...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

PERIWINKLE BEACH

Periwinkle Beach is the perfect location for rest and relaxation. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home is located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Periwinkle Beach is nestled within the sanctuary of mature live oaks, on a quiet street, with no need to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/9 - 8/16
$3,634  $4,668
$1,034 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,569  $3,125
$556 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,174  $2,604
$430 off
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$1,899  $2,241
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$1,645  $1,882
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$1,525  $1,723
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$1,569  $1,723
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$1,569  $1,723
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10/18 - 10/25
$1,352  $1,477
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$1,373  $1,477
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$1,274  $1,326
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$1,274  $1,326
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11/15 - 11/22
$1,274  $1,326
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$1,274  $1,326
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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 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...

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...

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...

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...