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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...

Rodanthe Paradise

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - S Holiday Blvd. - You’ll find heaven at RODANTHE PARADISE. This 5,340 sq. ft. home has everything to make your vacation ideal. Laze in the pool while you watch the sea oats sway in the breeze. When it’s time to go...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

873 | Wind Sand & Stars

Direct access to the Beach, Partial Ocean Views and a Private Swimming Pool make the Wind, Sand and Stars a wonderful choice for your Outer Banks vacation. Relax on the deck and listen to the waves roll in or have fun splashing around in the pool w...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

A SENSE OF PORPOISE

Major Renovations for 2026 include: brand new kitchen, remodeled baths and new LVP flooring in main living areas! Discover your ultimate Outer Banks escape at “A Sense of Porpoise,” a beautifully appointed oceanfront retreat tucked away in the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/22 - 8/29
$4,055  $4,825
$770 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,612  $4,158
$546 off
9/19 - 9/26
$3,172  $3,604
$432 off
10/3 - 10/10
$3,109  $3,408
$299 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,058  $3,408
$350 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,802  $3,075
$273 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,916  $3,075
$159 off
12/26 - 1/2
$2,884  $2,924
$40 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

CAPTAINS COVE

Located directly across the street from the beach at MP 2.5, this wonderful beach cottage offers unobstructed ocean views from the front screened porch. Enjoy your favorite book or beverage while taking in the sites and breezes or stroll to the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/22 - 8/29
$1,813  $2,207
$394 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,648  $1,939
$291 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,416  $1,587
$171 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,416  $1,587
$171 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,291  $1,449
$158 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,381  $1,449
$68 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,246  $1,299
$53 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,261  $1,299
$38 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Sound Effect

SOUNDFRONT Waves - Lela Ct. - SOUND EFFECT is a waterman’s dream! Savor wind, waves, sand, and memorable sunsets. Kiters and windsurfers can launch directly from the private 130 feet of newly upgraded grassy sound front, enough space to lay...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Acqua

Discover Acqua, your ultimate Outer Banks vacation rental where privacy, luxury, and family fun come together. Perfect for families, friends, and multi-generational getaways, this beachfront retreat offers breathtaking ocean views, a private pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

STORM WATCH

Take in the gorgeous ocean-to-sound views in “Storm Watch” in the ships watch; catch the breathtaking sunrise and sunsets. You’ll delight in the charm of this well-maintained oceanside home which features five bedrooms, all with their own...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/5 - 9/12
$2,621  $3,096
$475 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,406  $2,751
$345 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,022  $2,237
$215 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,130  $2,237
$107 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,997  $2,087
$90 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,997  $2,087
$90 off
11/21 - 11/28
$2,048  $2,087
$39 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.