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Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

SANDY POINTE

“Sandy Pointe” is the perfect spot for your Outer Banks Beach Vacation! Located oceanside in the Ocean Dunes Community in the heart of Duck and on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is a short walk to the beach (at a life guarded beach access) and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/11 - 4/18
$2,154  $2,459
$305 off
4/18 - 4/25
$2,154  $2,459
$305 off
4/25 - 5/2
$2,154  $2,459
$305 off
5/2 - 5/9
$2,444  $2,799
$355 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,478  $2,799
$321 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,681  $2,799
$118 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,426  $3,578
$152 off
5/30 - 6/6
$4,025  $4,238
$213 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,709  $5,998
$289 off
7/4 - 7/11
$5,959  $5,998
$39 off
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...

7561 - Windfall

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Windfall is a charming soundfront vacation rental located in Avon on Hatteras Island. This Hatteras Island rental features 4 bedrooms and 3...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Catch A Break WHL-939

Catch A Break in this one-of-a-kind luxury oceanfront home! All six bedrooms oceanfront! All bedrooms have ocean views! Enjoy a private walkway to the private beach as only Whalehead can provide! Need a break from the surf? Then retreat to your own...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
4/11 - 4/18
$4,128  $4,328
$200 off
4/18 - 4/25
$4,128  $4,328
$200 off
5/2 - 5/9
$4,483  $4,683
$200 off
5/16 - 5/23
$6,480  $7,980
$1,500 off
5/23 - 5/30
$7,296  $10,296
$3,000 off
6/13 - 6/20
$12,952  $15,952
$3,000 off
8/1 - 8/8
$12,858  $14,858
$2,000 off
9/19 - 9/26
$6,791  $7,091
$300 off
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

ALL DUCKS GO TO HEAVEN

This home has all the elements for a wonderful time at the beach. Stretch out on more than 1,500 square feet of deck space, or take a dip in the hot tub. The house is conveniently located just a short walk from the beach and beachfront pool, and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
7/4 - 7/11
$4,378  $4,417
$39 off
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...

Island Time

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condominiums, Unit 305 — Are you ready for ISLAND TIME? Located on the third floor of this oceanfront condominium complex at Durant Station, this three-bedroom/two-bath unit is the ideal place to savor the...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

Beach Memories 557-A

Put a little Old Nags Head style into your next Outer Banks vacation with Beach Memories. This oceanfront home provides unobstructed ocean views and is conveniently just steps away from beach enjoyment! Relax on the spacious oceanfront decks and...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
11/8 - 11/15
$1,282  $1,382
$100 off
11/22 - 11/29
$2,291  $2,391
$100 off
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...

1265 - Sea Pappy's

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Quaint, cozy, and perfect for your next OBX vacation is Sea Pappy's! Located in The Beach Club at Whalehead, this 2...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...