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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

BEACH BLESSING

Overview Peaceful vacation days are ahead at Beach Blessings, a welcoming 9-bedroom oceanfront in the heart of Duck. Outstanding ocean views, spacious rooms, and extensive amenities make this home a relaxing retreat to gather with friends and...

  • Duck
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

THE DAPPER DUCK

The Dapper Duck is a four bedroom OBX vacation rental in Southern Shores. Located just 200 yards from beach access, this home features a wood fireplace and gorgeous horizon ocean views from the upper deck. Its convenient location means that it’s...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/31 - 6/7
$1,711  $1,923
$212 off
6/28 - 7/5
$2,204  $2,503
$299 off
7/12 - 7/19
$2,204  $2,503
$299 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,204  $2,503
$299 off
7/26 - 8/2
$2,204  $2,503
$299 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,204  $2,503
$299 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,896  $2,141
$245 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,848  $2,068
$220 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,711  $1,923
$212 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,490  $1,662
$172 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,410  $1,568
$158 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,258  $1,398
$140 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,195  $1,216
$21 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,195  $1,216
$21 off
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

385 | Sand Castle

Endless Ocean & Beach Views await from the "Sand Castle". The Bedrooms & the Living, Dining, & Den are Oceanfront & offer Direct Access to an Oceanfront Deck. After a day on the Beach you can Enjoy a Relaxing Evening Watching the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

The Schenk Shack II LG-9

Comfortable home located in the Laughing Gull community. This Outer Banks vacation rental home features a rooftop deck, where the expansive views of the ocean sunrise are only rivaled by the stars in the sky at night. Pet-friendly so all the members...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$1,678  $1,928
$250 off
6/6 - 6/13
$2,218  $2,468
$250 off
6/27 - 7/4
$2,957  $3,207
$250 off
8/8 - 8/15
$2,531  $2,781
$250 off
8/15 - 8/22
$2,218  $2,468
$250 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,856  $2,106
$250 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,650  $1,900
$250 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,621  $1,871
$250 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,550  $1,800
$250 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,387  $1,637
$250 off
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...

7901 - Carolina Morning

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in the heart of charming Hatteras Village, this cozy coastal retreat offers the quintessential Outer Banks experience for those looking to...

  • Hatteras
  • 2 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...

King BEEch

Welcome to your vacation getaway! Step into spacious beach living with your own outdoor paradise. Lounge by your private salt water pool or unwind in the hot tub. Test your outdoor competitive streak in volleyball or horseshoes, shoot a game of pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 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...

142 | Happy Ours

Happy Ours will be "happy yours" when you choose this terrific home for your Outer Banks vacation. Well-appointed, nicely decorated this home has many top-of the line enhancements to make your family vacation special and memorable here at the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/30
$2,295  $2,595
$300 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...

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...

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...

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...