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Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

326 | Moondog's Jam

This adorable Nags Head Oceanfront cottage has a wonderful location that provides excellent Ocean Views from the living room, covered porch, & Oceanfront Sun Deck. Nicely decorated, this classic Outer Banks beach home provides comfort & a...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

YANKEE BELLE

Overview Southern charm and comfort abound in this great Outer Banks vacation home right on the ocean with lots of decking. Three levels of beautifully decorated living areas give plenty of room for the entire family. The rooms have...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

THE TREEHOUSE

Nestled among oak trees at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this cozy oceanside beach house will deliver the vacation of your dreams. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath beach house sits up high on an elevated lot just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The serenity...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/23 - 8/30
$1,874  $2,213
$339 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,665  $1,952
$287 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,617  $1,822
$205 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,356  $1,521
$165 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,389  $1,521
$132 off
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...

395 | Compass Point

"Compass Point" has been elevated on a new foundation for the 2026 season. The extra elevation has enhanced the already terrific Ocean Views to now include views of the Beach. The adjacent structure has also been elevated and offers a covered...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

845 | Ryan's Retreat

Beautiful décor, fabulous Ocean Views, and a location that is just steps from the Beach (approx. 75 Ft. to Beach) make this fantastic Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home a great choice for your family's vacation. Ryan's Retreat offers exceptional...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

TRADE WINDS

Overview The winds are certainly blowing your way, when you reserve this charming vacation retreat, Trade Winds, a vacation retreat located in the premier community of Pine Island. Situated just five lots back from the ocean, the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Carova Time

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 9.5 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** Welcome to your coastal paradise in Carova Beach, North Carolina! Nestled amidst the serene...

  • Carova
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...