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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...

1880 - Sea Lark I

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax and enjoy the simple pleasure of days by the sea in this bright and comfortable beach home. Enjoy fabulous sunrises and ocean views from the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

WHITECAPS

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Nags Head, Whitecaps offers 3,100 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, a fully-fenced private pool, hot tub, rec room, and more! Undoubtedly, you and your vacation group will enjoy your...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Fire Island

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Turtle Ct. The impressive sunsets you'll see from this huge, finely-appointed home will take your breath away! Stay at FIRE ISLAND and appreciate all of the activities the Outer Banks has to offer including community sound...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Endless Summer

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. -Whether you are looking for a vacation during the summer, or seeking to extend your summer to another season, you'll find all the amenities you need at this enchanting home, just a short walk from the ocean and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

Flip Flops and Pop Tops

Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomJust a short walk to the ocean, this pet-friendly home is sure to be a hit with the entire family! With so many amenities to choose from the hardest part will be deciding which to do...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
A Moveable Feast

Create Your Dream Outer Banks Wedding! A Moveable Feast will help turn your special day into an unforgettable celebration with all the charm of the Outer Banks, customized menus and personalized service to perfect the magic of your wedding. We pride...

A Shore Thing

“A Shore Thing” is a charming Oceanfront 9 bedroom home with lots of Juniper and old beach charm located in Southern Shores. Relax on the Beach or spend some time in the Private Pool (16 x 30), Courtyard and Hot Tub. There is a large Screened...

  • Southern Shores
  • 9 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...

Sea Scapes

Sea Scapes is your chance to enjoy an Outer Banks beach cottage, your own private pool, and easy beach access! The private pool has ample decking for relaxing after a morning swim and the spacious screened porch offers sea breezes in the evening...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...