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Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Paws and Reflect

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with both ocean and lake views, Paws and Reflect is the perfect Oceanside retreat for you and your family—including the four-legged members! The home sits right near the community's scenic lake, where a peaceful...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

DOLPHIN WATCH

Spacious Oceanview Retreat for up to 14 GuestsNew in May 2026, Dolphin Watch is a spacious, Tall Ship-inspired Outer Banks retreat designed for gathering, relaxing, and making memories together. With ocean views, generous indoor and outdoor living...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
10/30 - 11/6
$4,239  $4,778
$539 off
11/6 - 11/13
$4,088  $4,778
$690 off
11/13 - 11/20
$4,088  $4,778
$690 off
11/27 - 12/4
$4,465  $4,778
$313 off
12/4 - 12/11
$4,088  $4,778
$690 off
12/11 - 12/18
$4,088  $4,778
$690 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Shor-Ten-Sweet

Located in Southern Shores / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomShore-Ten-Sweet is a alluring, well equipped 4-bedroom home located on a dead-end street just steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Southern Shores. This freshly refreshed home...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Can't Waite

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomCan't wait to get to the beach? Your family will adore the location and amenities this beach home has to offer!Outside: Carport and covered entry.Ground Level: Recroom with TV, CD...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Sound Waves

Sound Waves is a delightful Beach House Resort that sits high on a dune with panoramic views of the ocean and sound. Located 3 lots back (150 yards) from the Oceanfront and about a minute's walk to the beach.  You will find beach chairs, beach...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Flip Flops NAN-06

Welcome to your tranquil oceanfront retreat at Flip Flops, nestled in the heart of South Nags Head. This inviting three-bedroom, two-bathroom haven promises an unforgettable stay for up to six guests. As you step inside, the spacious, open-concept...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

GS-2-D1 Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Condo at Go...

Welcome to Golden Strand by KEES Vacations! Check out this 2-Bedroom, Oceanfront condo at the well desired Golden Strand community in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. When you are at Golden Strand, you will feel like you are in paradise. Imagine...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Situated along the scenic route of the Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras Welcome Sign serves as a warm and inviting marker for visitors arriving in this charming coastal region. As one approaches, the colorful sign, adorned with iconic beach imagery...

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...

Distributed up and down the scenic coastal stretches of the North Carolina Outer Banks, United States Postal Service locations provide an essential connection for both year round residents and visiting tourists. With full service post offices...

 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...