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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...

HEART OF THE SUNRISE

Carolina Designs presents HEART OF THE SUNRISE, a spectacular 8-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Nags Head offering the ultimate Outer Banks vacation experience. This meticulously designed home at Milepost 11.5 features 6 king suites, 2 pyramid bunks...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Flying Free

Staying In "Flying Free" Will Have You Feeling Like A Bird, Right There On The Ocean's Front, Flying Free! The ideal location of "Flying Free" is irreplaceable, situated cozily in the historic town of Nags Head with a lifeguarded beach as your...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

A SHORE DELIGHT

“A Shore Delight” is the ideal vacation spot - lots of space, sits on a high corner lot providing gorgeous ocean views on every level, lovely décor, less than 500 feet to beach access.Level 1:Recreation room with pool table, flat screen TV...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
5/2 - 5/9
$3,270  $3,600
$330 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,829  $3,600
$771 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,542  $4,032
$490 off
5/30 - 6/6
$4,798  $5,264
$466 off
6/6 - 6/13
$5,675  $6,082
$407 off
6/13 - 6/20
$6,286  $6,771
$485 off
6/20 - 6/27
$6,154  $6,771
$617 off
6/27 - 7/4
$6,767  $7,452
$685 off
7/18 - 7/25
$6,962  $7,452
$490 off
8/1 - 8/8
$6,992  $7,452
$460 off
8/15 - 8/22
$5,072  $5,401
$329 off
8/22 - 8/29
$4,550  $4,988
$438 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,996  $4,372
$376 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,689  $4,032
$343 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
9/26 - 10/3
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,292  $3,600
$308 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,844  $2,912
$68 off
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Boone SDU-H6

Kick off your beach getaway at Boone, a budget-friendly condo packed with family-friendly amenities and perfectly situated in the heart of Kitty Hawk. With a quick 100-foot walk to the beach—just across Beach Road—your days will be filled with...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Lore Lynn By The Sea

Lore Lynn by the Sea is more than a beach cottage — it’s a welcoming retreat where ocean breezes, juniper wood, and relaxed coastal living come together. Located in the intimate Ocean Sands Section E, this home offers a peaceful setting perfect...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Angels' Abode 19

Conveniently located in the heart of Corolla with direct beach access approximately 900 feet away, your vacation experience awaits you in this beautiful 14-bedroom vacation home! Just a short walk to the Corolla Lighthouse, climb to the top for an...

  • Corolla
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 16 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

SEASIDE SERENADE

Carolina Designs presents SEASIDE SERENADE, a stunning six bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores where vacation bliss awaits your group. This professionally designed OBX vacation rental combines luxury amenities with elegant coastal...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at (877) 359-8447

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...

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...

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...