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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...

C Forever JC-116

Welcome to C Forever, a comfortable retreat in the Ocean Crest community of Duck. Set high on a dune, this pet-friendly home offers a relaxed space for families and their pups to enjoy time together on the Outer Banks.The home has a freshly painted...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Marlin's Rest

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Enjoy this amazing semi-oceanfront property with a private pool and incredible ocean views! Just steps from the beach, and beside the beach access, this...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

The Catalina Wine Mixer

Welcome to your perfect oceanside retreat in Kill Devil Hills! This charming 4-bedroom home offers the ideal blend of coastal relaxation and modern comforts. Just a short stroll to the beach, this property is perfect for families and pet lovers...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Wahoowa!

SOUNDFRONT Avon – Portside Dr. in Kinnakeet Shores – Located in the gorgeous Kinnakeet Shores community, WAHOOWA! is waiting for you. This ten-bedroom home has everything you need for a ideal soundside vacation. Kick your shoes off on the...

  • Avon
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

Owl's Nest

Discover Owl's Nest, a cozy coastal retreat tucked in a peaceful neighborhood. Wake to soft breezes, savor coffee on the deck, and let the quiet charm of this home slow your pace. Skylights fill the space with natural light, creating a warm and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

CB23 - Stella Blue

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nestled in the heart of Corolla, Stella Blue is a pristine coastal retreat that perfectly balances modern luxury with...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

CRIPPLE CREEK

Enjoy this beautifully appointed home on a quiet, secluded property with 2,300 square feet of living area. 500 yards to beach and easy access to Hillcrest beach parking.Level 1:Large great room with cathedral ceiling, CATV, DVD player, stereo/CD...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...