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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...

Son Of A Sailor 325-A

You don't have to go far to have fun at Son of a Sailor with the beach in your backyard! This charming, open-concept cottage is beautifully decorated and fully furnished.Sit on the oceanfront deck, watch the sunrise, and listen to the waves crash...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

THE BIRDIE

Overview This beautiful Outer Banks vacation estate with vaulted ceilings, lots of space, bright cheerful decor and the most amazing view of the ocean are not all this beach retreat has to offer. Located on a quiet spot of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

STARDUST

Overview Brand NEW construction, recently completed for the 2025 season!Located in Whalehead, Stardust checks all the boxes! A private heated pool, hot tub, poolside cabana, eleven bedrooms with private baths, a rec room, a theater, a...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Breach Party

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Bring your family to a quality family destination with beautiful interiors, a private pool, a hot tub, and just one house from the beach access. Cozy...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Shore Delight DSB-104

Shore Delight is a very spacious, well-appointed 1st level end unit steps away from the pool and just 50' from the beach access. Ample seating is provided in the living room with a Smart TV with streaming capabilities (bring your account...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

SOUTHERN GROVE

“Southern Grove” is a charming beach cottage offering the perfect blend of classic Outer Banks charm and the modern beach house vibes you've been looking for. Located on the North end of Southern Shores, this quintessential beach retreat offers...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/10 - 5/17
$1,778  $2,227
$449 off
5/17 - 5/24
$1,778  $2,227
$449 off
5/31 - 6/7
$2,613  $3,310
$697 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,221  $4,506
$285 off
7/26 - 8/2
$4,278  $4,506
$228 off
8/2 - 8/9
$4,221  $4,506
$285 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,171  $3,310
$139 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,933  $3,115
$182 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,563  $2,716
$153 off
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...

Sea 5

Major renovations for 2025 supplied refreshed bathrooms, kitchen appliances, classy furnishings and brand new beds. Inspired by modern coastal living, Seafive offers a serene getaway where modern design meets beachy tranquility!  Located in...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
5/8 - 5/15
$1,589  $1,814
$225 off
5/22 - 5/29
$2,529  $2,990
$461 off
5/27 - 6/3
$1,589  $1,814
$225 off
5/29 - 6/5
$2,860  $3,403
$543 off
6/6 - 6/13
$3,347  $4,012
$665 off
6/20 - 6/27
$3,969  $4,789
$820 off
6/26 - 7/3
$4,652  $5,643
$991 off
7/15 - 7/22
$4,652  $5,643
$991 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...