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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...

THE ADDITION

Relax in this well-equipped, beautifully decorated, comfortable beach retreat. Plenty of room to spread out with two living spaces, lots of deck space, and covered porch. The addition is surrounded with live oaks providing privacy and a peaceful...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/21 - 8/28
$3,564  $4,086
$522 off
8/28 - 9/4
$3,386  $3,876
$490 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...

5387 - Seas the Day

MP 9.5. BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Oceanfront luxury awaits at Seas the Day, a stunning Outer Banks retreat designed for unforgettable getaways...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 16.5 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...

Made It II 307-W

You'll feel right at home at this centrally-located coastal cottage! Comfortable furnishings adorn this cozy soundside home, with an open great room and two nicely-sized bedrooms. When you're not spending your days on the beach or exploring the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

5513 - Shell Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This classic Outer Banks Oceanfront vacation home in Nags Head, with its wonderful combination of historic charm and modern conveniences, is a...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Sun Over Beach 524

Enjoy unobstructed ocean views from Sun Over Beach at milepost 18.5 in Nags Head. Stroll down the private boardwalk from the deck straight to beach! Awesome features include 6 en suites, a hot tub and a dunetop deck. If you need to stay connected to...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

7029 - Just Breathe

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Embrace the ultimate oceanfront experience at Just Breathe, a stunning retreat located in the heart of Rodanthe. This...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Breakers A-39

Welcome to Breakers, your ideal oceanfront escape! Located just over a sandy dune path to the gorgeous shores of Hatteras Island, this beautifully appointed home offers breathtaking ocean views from nearly every room, a spacious layout perfect for...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$3,092  $3,892
$800 off
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

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.

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...

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...

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.