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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Golden Hour on the Sound

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe — NC Hwy. 12 — Just before the sun disappears below the horizon, there’s a warm glow as soft golden hues paint the sky. Some say this phenomenon creates an intimate and magical mood. Perched on the edge of the sound, the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

SUMMER BREEZE

 “Summer Breeze” is a five bedroom Oceanside home located in the Town of Southern Shores. A quiet family oriented neighborhood with only a short walk to the beach. The private pool and hot tub make this home perfect for a great Outer Banks...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

HD-308 High Dunes 2 Bedroom Condo 308

Welcome to High Dunes Resort by KEES Vacations! Your oceanfront condo awaits. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, High Dunes Resort condos feature 2-Bedrooms and 2-Bathrooms, living room, expansive full kitchen with two bar stools, a dining...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Sea Skeet

OCEANFRONT Avon – Sailfish Lane – Vacation never looked as good as it does at SEA SKEET. This five bedroom home has everything from an elevator to oceanfront vistas. The first level of the home opens to a huge game room with a pool table, card...

  • Avon
  • 5 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...

2nd Wind

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - 2nd WIND is the only home in Mirlo Beach with its own private sandy soundfront beach, ideal for kids's wading and exploring in safety without the worry of big waves. Unwind, recharge and rejuvenate in this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

K6603 Seaphoria 14 Bedroom Home at Hatte...

Welcome to Seaphoria at Hatteras Island Reserve! BRAND NEW construction opening late Spring 2026! We invite you to the Outer Banks' newest oceanfront community, Hatteras Island Reserve. Seaphoria is a 14-bedroom pet-friendly vacation home offering...

  • Hatteras
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Sand Dollars

OCEANVIEW Frisco - Both the ocean and sound vistas are priceless with a vacation at pretty and accommodating SAND DOLLARS. Set the suitcases in the dry entry, as you start your vacation off right with a fast walk to the beach, or even better...

  • Frisco
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...