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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...

Thor at the Shore VICT-5

This oceanfront family-friendly Nags Head cottage has everything you need for a fun and relaxing Outer Banks vacation. Wake up early to watch the beach waves and sunrise from your oceanfront deck. Just steps away, across the private Viking Court...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$3,703  $4,403
$700 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,552  $4,252
$700 off
9/12 - 9/19
$3,344  $4,044
$700 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,252  $3,952
$700 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,814  $3,514
$700 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,585  $3,285
$700 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,669  $3,369
$700 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,510  $3,210
$700 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,486  $3,186
$700 off
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

K6105 Sea Duced 6 Bedroom Home at Caroli...

Welcome to Sea Duced by KEES Vacations! Let yourself be Sea Duced. Designed with every accommodation in mind, this six-bedroom semi-oceanfront retreat will allow you to enjoy true Outer Banks relaxation. Embrace your family and friends in this...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

AGAINST THE WIND

6 bedrooms, 6 private baths: at AGAINST THE WIND, every group gets its own door to close. This brand new Southern Shores home from Carolina Designs was built by Finch & Company with interiors by Urban Cottage, and it comes with an elevator...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

LOKI'S LANDING

Discover LOKI'S LANDING in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where a private walkway leads straight from the pool deck to the sand. This 5-bedroom oceanfront home in the Village at Nags Head features a 34' x 18' private saltwater...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

CAROLINA DREAMIN IN TUCKAHOE

“Carolina Dreamin in Tuckahoe” is an escape to tranquility at this stunning 4-bedroom soundside home in Duck, North Carolina. This private retreat offers breathtaking sound views from the top level, perfect for enjoying peaceful mornings and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/11 - 9/18
$2,125  $2,554
$429 off
10/2 - 10/9
$2,232  $2,554
$322 off
10/9 - 10/16
$2,232  $2,554
$322 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,894  $2,075
$181 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,894  $2,075
$181 off
10/30 - 11/6
$1,894  $1,925
$31 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,744  $1,925
$181 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,800  $1,925
$125 off
11/20 - 11/27
$1,842  $1,925
$83 off
11/27 - 12/4
$1,842  $1,925
$83 off
12/4 - 12/11
$1,842  $1,925
$83 off
12/11 - 12/18
$1,865  $1,925
$60 off
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...

Kinnakeet Retreat

OCEANFRONT Avon - Croaker Ct KINNAKEET RETREAT provides the best of both oceanfront convenience with great value! Walk directly from the home over the dune to the beach and savor a day of sun and surf. Return to a invigorating rinse int he outdoor...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

612 | Needlepoint Dunes

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach!Experience sweeping Atlantic and Jockey's Ridge largest sand dune) views from Needlepoint Dunes, a beautifully appointed oceanfront retreat in the Nags...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...