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Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Ahh Shorely Heaven

Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsAhh Shorely Heaven is located at Mile Post 3 and offers magnificant view of the ocean! This home is well-equipped and offers simple beach access and an open sun deck off the upper and lower areas...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

A SEA-NIC ESCAPE

With open space on both sides in Ocean Sands, “A Sea-Nic Escape” sits only 100 yards from the beach, offering stunning ocean and dune views right from the living room. Tired of just one pool? A Sea-Nic Escape offers two! Enjoy both a private...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
3/8 - 3/15
$1,618  $1,846
$228 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,618  $1,846
$228 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,618  $1,846
$228 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,856  $1,997
$141 off
4/5 - 4/12
$1,921  $1,997
$76 off
4/12 - 4/19
$1,921  $1,997
$76 off
4/19 - 4/26
$1,790  $1,997
$207 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,769  $1,997
$228 off
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

078 | Fort Myers

This vacation home provides your family with spacious, comfortable living areas, lovely decor, and a wide range of amenities that are sure to please. Ideally situated in the Sea Crest Village community of Southern Shores, this home has direct...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Turtle Whispers

Upgrades for 2026 include: New HVAC on Top Level, New Fortified Roof, New Dishwasher, New Microwave, New Carpet in Top Level Master Bedroom, Converted Pool to a Saltwater Pool Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

BEACHTIME

Charming cottage just 215 yards from a private beach on a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac. Very private lot with beautiful live oaks. Enjoy the outdoors with a large swimming pool, hot tub, basketball, screened porch, and lots of great decks and the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3/6 - 3/13
$1,366  $1,729
$363 off
3/13 - 3/20
$1,366  $1,729
$363 off
3/20 - 3/27
$1,366  $1,729
$363 off
3/27 - 4/3
$1,600  $1,879
$279 off
4/3 - 4/10
$1,807  $1,879
$72 off
4/10 - 4/17
$1,807  $1,879
$72 off
4/17 - 4/24
$1,682  $1,879
$197 off
4/24 - 5/1
$1,589  $1,879
$290 off
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...

WIND AND TIDES

Overview Brand new construction, completed in May 2025!Experience the Outer Banks while staying in Wind and Tides, a 6-bedroom semi-oceanfront vacation home that offers all the amenities needed for an unforgettable visit. Three levels...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

AQUA VISTA

This stunning home has every imaginable comfort, great ocean views and easy beach access (only 30 yards from driveway). Quality is reflected throughout with hickory cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and an elevator.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
3/7 - 3/14
$2,832  $3,649
$817 off
3/14 - 3/21
$2,832  $3,649
$817 off
3/21 - 3/28
$2,832  $3,649
$817 off
3/28 - 4/4
$3,332  $3,799
$467 off
4/18 - 4/25
$3,239  $3,799
$560 off
4/25 - 5/2
$3,192  $3,799
$607 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 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...