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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...

Surfwatch 173-D

It doesn't get any better than this! Watch the waves roll in and catch the sunrise from the deck of this pet-friendly oceanfront home. The seashore is your backyard, and it's easy to access thanks to the private walkway with built-in seating on the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Sea Suite (formerly SeaDucktion) CD-07

After a fun-filled day in the surf and sand, come home to relax at Sea Suite, where coastal comfort meets thoughtful amenities and easy Outer Banks living.This beautiful home features an open top-level floor plan designed for gathering and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

Sun Trippin'

Wake up to the sound of the waves and step directly onto the sand at Sun Trippin’, your oceanfront retreat in the sought-after community of South Nags Head. Tucked along a quiet, private gravel road, this Outer Banks vacation rental offers the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Sunnyside II

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomLooking for an escape from the day to day, a place to reunite with appreciated ones spread far and wide or just a treat for your family and friends? Sunny Side II has it all! Close...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

Sea Suite (formerly SeaDucktion) CD-07

After a fun-filled day in the surf and sand, come home to relax at Sea Suite, where coastal comfort meets thoughtful amenities and easy Outer Banks living.This beautiful home features an open top-level floor plan designed for gathering and...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Topside

Located in Duck / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full BathroomsTopside is in a unique location with no immediate neighbors to the South - so you’ll really savor the handsome vistas of the ocean and sound, a three sided screened porch, hot tub, and extraordinary...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Beach Bound

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Is your family ‘Beach Bound’?! Arrive to enjoy a memorable week at the beach at this lovely Outer Banks beach property! ‘Beach Bound’ will be a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...