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Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

Cape Sol

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Cape Sol is all about family, friends and of course fun and sun. Super close to the beach with unsurpassed ocean vistas, this 10 bedroom home in Hatteras Village features 9 private master suites including 8 king master suites...

  • Hatteras
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Sea Sharp

Located in South Nags Head/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsThe “Sea Sharp” is located at milepost 22 in South Nags Head. This is a peaceful peaceful area. The home offers a reverse floor plan with bedrooms  on the lower level, living areas on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Island Blast

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — Sunrise, sunsets, and shooting stars ... when nature decides to put on a show, ISLAND BLAST provides the ideal perch to watch in wonder. Located on the edge of Island Creek, this...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome to the ideal vacation home!  Shoulda' Been Here Yesterday is located in the cozy private community of Crown Point. This refreshed 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom beach home offers...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
5/2 - 5/9
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
5/8 - 5/15
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
5/22 - 5/29
$1,963  $2,199
$236 off
5/28 - 6/4
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
7/10 - 7/17
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
8/7 - 8/14
$4,045  $4,649
$604 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,302  $3,775
$473 off
9/1 - 9/8
$3,004  $3,424
$420 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,112  $2,375
$263 off
9/11 - 9/18
$2,409  $2,724
$315 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,112  $2,375
$263 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,665  $1,849
$184 off
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

DISHAROON

Enjoy the sunrise each morning from this exceptional home built for optimum ocean views. 3,500 square feet living area with decks galore, excellent surf fishing location. Close to shops & restaurants. 2 miles from the Wright Memorial Bridge.All...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/10 - 5/17
$2,840  $3,258
$418 off
8/16 - 8/23
$5,400  $5,435
$35 off
Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

FISH TALES

Overview Treat your family to an unforgettable stay at Fish Tales, a spacious 12-bedroom oceanfront, sporting breathtaking views of the beaches at Nags Head, and offering amenities that include a 30 x 13 pool, baby pool, two hot tubs...

  • Nags Head
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

Sweet Tranquility

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Otter Way - That phenomenal feeling of SWEET TRANQUILITY is just what you get from a vacation in this well-planned, extremely cavernous and well-equipped soundfront home. The upper level offers striking expansive vistas from every...

  • Salvo
  • 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...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at (877) 359-8447

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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

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, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

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...

Climb Aboard the Crystal Dawn Head Boat and Enjoy an Awesome Day of Head Boat Fishing or an Amazing Sunset Cruise! Bring the Whole Family! Fish for a variety of species, including spot, croaker, flounder, grey trout, speckled trout...