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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...

Dream Come True II

OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - This is the ultimate prime oceanfront location in Avon! The ocean is your backyard in this five bedroom, four full bath home in Kinnakeet Shores! Conveniently located, you can walk to the grocery store, multiple...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Williams

Nestled in the picturesque enclave of South Nags Head, this rustic yet cozy semi-oceanfront cottage offers the quintessential beach retreat. Designed with charm and comfort in mind, this inviting abode seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 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...

7531 - Ginny Anne

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in Avon, Ginny Anne is a charming oceanside beach box perfect for your next Outer Banks vacation. This cozy...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

B1G McBoujee

Your Perfect Coastal Escape in Southern Duck! Escape to your ideal coastal retreat with this charming 2-bedroom vacation rental condo, boasting comfortable, stylish and updated decor. Nestled along the pristine shoreline in southern Duck, this...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

True North

This 4-bedroom escape in North Duck's quiet Snow Geese neighborhood whisks away the stress of everyday life and welcomes you to a relaxing OBX retreat, where you can focus on finding your "True North." Classic coastal charm transports you to a...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

5458 - Pier 1 Retreat

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located on the oceanfront in Nags Head is Pier 1 Retreat. With 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this spacious home will...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Castaway Too Salvo

Located in Salvo / 8 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsAfter a handsome beach day on the ocean or exploring the Pea Island Wildlife Sanctuary - home to some of the most spectacular vistas and hidden-gem marsh fishing return to relax at...

  • Salvo
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
10/26 - 11/2
$1,548  $1,698
$150 off
11/4 - 11/11
$1,448  $1,598
$150 off
11/10 - 11/17
$1,448  $1,598
$150 off
11/18 - 11/25
$1,448  $1,598
$150 off
11/23 - 11/30
$1,948  $2,198
$250 off
11/30 - 12/7
$1,448  $1,598
$150 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,448  $1,598
$150 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,448  $1,598
$150 off
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...

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...

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...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

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.