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Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Duckaway 177

It would be hard to find a better location in the Village of Duck than DuckAway. This home is located between the beach and the village, with a short walk to the beach on one side and a short walk to the center of town on the other side. It is the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Bottoms Up

Located in Salvo | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomsNew in 2024: Firepit and Horseshoe PitBottoms Up is your ideal oceanside beach home! Conveniently located in the Hatteras Colony subdivision of Salvo, you are less than 500 feet of community beach...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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 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
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...

Avocet

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Wahoo Cir. — With their striking black and white plumage, upturned bills and long legs, the avocet shorebird finds its habitat along the Hatteras coast rather hospitable. So, too, will guests of AVOCET, a...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

CAROLINA CABANA

A sandy volleyball area and a basketball hoop set the pace at Carolina Cabana, a six bedroom Duck retreat from Carolina Designs built for families who like to play. Inside, the ground level recreation room offers a comfortable spot to gather...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Surf Dogs

OCEANSIDE Salvo - Rampart St. You'll want to "STAY" at SURF DOGS, with a cavernous great room with cathedral ceilings, tile floor, and living area with sizable flat screen TV/DVD with surround sound. The alluring, modern kitchen has plenty of...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
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...

Shared Dreams

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Perfect Place for the Adventurous SpiritMake memories that'll last a lifetime at Shared Dreams! Situated in Section Q of the Ocean Sands neighborhood...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14

The Blue Water ENT/Dizziness & Fall Prevention by Fyzical is a remarkable destination for those seeking specialized care in ear, nose, and throat health, as well as support for dizziness and fall prevention. Located in the scenic Nags Head, this...

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

Positioned conveniently across the vibrant communities of the North Carolina Outer Banks, First National Bank locations provide comprehensive and reliable financial services for both year-round residents and vacationing visitors. With local branches...

Kitty Hawk Kites’ Whalebone Watersports Center is your one-stop shop for Outer Banks water adventures. Located on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway right on Roanoke Sound, this location offers it all – dolphin watching cruises with a marine...

Hidden away in the charming coastal town of Nags Head, Nags Head Apothecary is a delightful treasure for anyone seeking natural remedies and holistic wellness. This quaint apothecary is not just a store; it’s a haven filled with the soothing...

Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world should experience. We strive to...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his world-renowned boards have been ridden by...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...