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Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

THE SANDLOT

Overview Experience the magic of twilight on the Outer Banks when the sun hovers above the sound's still waters silhouetted against a tapestry of orange, pink, and gold hues. The Sandlot captures this ambiance as you relax after a day...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

5061 - Good Night Irene

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem! Relax in this perfect Outer Banks Style Cottage and walk directly from your deck onto the beach! Good Night Irene...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

WBA Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottag...

Welcome to Whalebone Oceanside Cottage A by KEES Vacations! A classic Outer Banks experience with a fresh new chapter. Nestled in South Nags Head at Milepost 16.5, Whalebone Ocean Cottages brings the charm of a historic cottage court into the modern...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

1726 - Beach Sea Sun

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience an Outer Banks getaway at Beach Sea Sun, a stunning six-bedroom oceanside retreat nestled in the family-friendly Ocean Sands community...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Atlantic Crest

Discover your perfect retreat at Atlantic Crest, where peace and tranquility await! This charming semi-oceanfront townhome offers an exclusive escape, featuring a shared community pool limited to just eight units. Enjoy the comforts of home while...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Bellavues

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – NC Hwy. 12 – BELLAVUES features striking unobstructed vistas of both the ocean and sound from the splendid decks that extend from every room, both front and back. This nine-bedroom, nine - and two-half-bath home is ideal...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Wine N' Sea

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Location, Location, Location (and did we mention Size, Comfort, and Amenities as well)! Enjoy your vacation in this beautiful, dog-friendly beach house...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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...

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.