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OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

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Just five lots back from the beach this home is an easy 175 yard walk to the beach access with no streets to cross. Smart (Streaming) TVs in all rooms to provide all with private space. Located between the Harris Teeter shopping center and the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/16 - 8/23
$3,613  $4,116
$503 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,298  $3,775
$477 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,878  $3,290
$412 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,749  $3,043
$294 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,376  $2,706
$330 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,376  $2,706
$330 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,470  $2,706
$236 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,486  $2,706
$220 off
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...

245 | H&H III -

New premium "wood-look" vinyl plank flooring on top level living area, dining area, bedroom for 2025. Your family is sure to be thrilled when you choose this outstanding Kitty Hawk vacation home for your Outer Banks retreat. This exceptional home...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

The TARDIS

Create sunny island memories with a stay in this eco-friendly solar-powered home, The TARDIS, a 6-bedroom semi-oceanfront cottage just across the street from the Atlantic Ocean and sandy beach.   This cozy vacation home, located on the beach road...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

832 | Spyglass

This home is beautifully decorated in true coastal fashion with bright, inviting décor & upscale furnishings & finishes throughout including premium wood-look plank flooring & tiled baths. With a fenced yard that is perfect for...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Latitude Adjustment

Located in Avon | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full BathroomsLatitude Adjustment is your ideal semi-oceanfront dream home! Only 1 lot back from the ocean in Avon, this home is ideal for the entire family. The fun does not stop after a day at the beach...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

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
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Spoiled Spouse 517

Nestled in the peaceful setting of South Nags Head, Spoiled Spouse is an oceanfront retreat made for easy coastal living, with beautiful views, direct beach access, and plenty of space to unwind.Exciting updates are underway for 2027, including a...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

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...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at 252-441-6301 ext. 1

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...

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.