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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...

Above All Else

OCEANFRONT Avon — Jollie Rd. — Discover one of the best vistas in all of Avon from the towering coastal escape of ABOVE ALL ELSE, a beachfront home that provides expansive vistas from its perch on one of north Avon’s highest sand dunes...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Brightwaters

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Sea Oats Dr. Time really does come to a standstill when you cross the bridge or ferry onto Hatteras Island. Slow down and relax, you're at BRIGHTWATERS, just 4 tons from the ocean. Brightly colored walls, blonde-wood...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

CASA BLANCA

Overview Feel the worries and stresses of the "real world" melt away as you step inside the Parade of Homes award-winning Casa Blanca, nestled at the ocean's edge in prestigious Pine Island. Inspired by the kasbahs of Marrakech, this...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

Tranquility

Escape to picturesque Pine Island in OBX and discover "Tranquility", a beautiful vacation haven! This spacious oceanside retreat boasts 5 bedrooms, a luxurious hot tub, captivating lake views, and a host of modern amenities for your comfort and...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

135 | Sunflower

This Outstanding Kitty Hawk Vacation Home is located in a quiet, residential area, offers good Ocean Views, and is a short walk from the Beach (Just 1 Block w/Direct Access). Thoughtfully designed w/many upgraded features and touches including...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

OC12 The Captain's Cottage at Oceanside ...

Welcome to The Captain's Cottage at Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

1521 - A Summer Place

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Get away to some of the Outer Banks' most beautiful beaches when you stay at A Summer Place! This 6 bedroom Corolla vacation home is situated on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

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.