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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...

Bluff Point 513-B

With bright and airy decor, Bluff Point is perfect for your family vacation. This semi-oceanfront cottage located in Nags Head at milepost 19.5 has beautiful ocean views. Beach access is just 150 feet away, so you can easily go back and forth from...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

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
$1,948  $2,207
$259 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,675  $1,939
$264 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,443  $1,587
$144 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,408  $1,587
$179 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,450  $1,587
$137 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,467  $1,587
$120 off
10/17 - 10/24
$1,343  $1,449
$106 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,343  $1,449
$106 off
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Overview Upgrade your beach vacation experience when you reserve Seaside Heights, a semi-oceanfront estate featuring 6,000 square feet of fine finishes, fashionable luxury furnishings, and resort-style outdoor amenities. The home is...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Ocean Exposure 51-D

This spacious Corolla vacation rental is located in the Ocean Sands community, with pristine white sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean just steps away with direct access to the community beach walkway. Everyone in the family will enjoy the great...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
7/18 - 7/25
$6,988  $8,488
$1,500 off
8/8 - 8/15
$5,283  $6,783
$1,500 off
8/15 - 8/22
$4,857  $6,357
$1,500 off
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

ARIA

Overview Located on the oceanfront right next to the beach access, with a private pool and a poolside hot tub, we bring you, Aria. This 7-bedroom vacation home has all the amenities to make for an unforgettable week of beachside living. The...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

SUNNY OUTLOOK

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Sunny Outlook is a soundfront vacation home in the Currituck Club, and is sure to offer breathtaking views throughout the day and into the sunset hours. Its immediate waterfront...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Port O'Call III 537-B

This classic, 4-bedroom vacation home at milepost 17.5 in South Nags Head is just waiting for you and your family. With a shared walkway, the beaches of South Nags Head are only 200 feet away! Just a short car ride to shopping, water sports...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

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.