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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

EXTA SEA

Overview Located on the oceanfront, in the quintessential beach town of Nags Head, Exta Sea is an amazing option for your next Outer Banks vacation. Offering two rec rooms and a theater, nine bedrooms, all with a connected bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

091 | Kittiwake Retreat

Welcome to Kittiwake Retreat, a comfortable and conveniently located beach home in the heart of Nags Head. Nestled on a quiet residential street, this charming oceanside retreat offers easy access to two nearby beach accesses — just a short...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

5704 - Shontee's Summer Place

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Shontee’s Summer Place is sure to be your summer place on the Outer Banks! This spacious home features a beautiful...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

SPECIALTY

Overview A prime oceanfront location in the premier Pine Island community, this seven-bedroom home offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Guests who reserve Specialty are treated to spectacular ocean-to-sound vistas, full length...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

5745 - Whalebone Pierview

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New mattress in the master bedroom, and new bunk bed. Community Elevator will be out of service until at least Summer...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

DUNE OUR THING

Overview Soak in spectacular ocean vistas from an oceanfront estate that's perfectly situated to showcase the Atlantic. This vacation retreat boasts the best in modern conveniences. Guests who reserve Dune Our Thing enjoy classic...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

K7105 Summer Days 4 Bedroom Oceanfront H...

Welcome to Summer Days by KEES Vacations! Are you ready for a relaxing oceanfront vacation in the heart of Kill Devil Hills? This lovely beachfront home is perfect for making memories on the Outer Banks. There is a walkway that takes you right to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

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.

You haven’t been to the Outer Banks if you haven’t been to a fishing pier, and Nags Head Fishing Pier is as authentic as they come. One of the oldest and longest surviving piers on the barrier islands, this is a great place to take the...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...