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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...

Ocean View Retreat 36

Located in the prestigious community of Villages at Ocean Hill, Ocean View Retreat is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with high elevations offering outstanding views with good spacing between homes and only 100 yards to the beach access. Just go down...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

5703 - The Fritz Carlton

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A custom home design and lavish furnishings make this home the ideal vacation destination! Relaxation awaits you in...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

Duck Haven

Duck Haven is an amenity-filled, tastefully decorated home located in the ocean-to-sound Tuckahoe neighborhood in Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This comfortable & well-maintained, family-oriented home in a cul-de-sac setting will...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

1427 - Infinity Shores

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Infinity Shores! Your final vacation destination! Located just 5 houses from the corner in either...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

Sea Fever

Sea Fever is located in downtown Duck in the oceanside neighborhood of Saltaire. Have the best of both worlds – terrific downtown location and only 3 lots from the beach (130 yards)! Stroll through the village of Duck and visit the quaint shops...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

751 | The Slightly Salty

The Slightly Salty is a beautifully decorated soundfront home that offers terrific water views in almost every direction and upscale finishes throughout. Ideal for those seeking fun and adventure, this home is perfect for Kayaking, Paddle Boarding...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

SQUIRES

“Squires” is a three bedroom, two bath oceanside vacation home that is perfect for a small family wishing to visit the Outer Banks. Located only 215 yards from the beach access makes it easy to get to the beach without needing to drive. While...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...