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Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

HAPPY AS CLAMS

An arcade game anchors the ground-floor rec room at Happy As Clams, a 6-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Corolla from Carolina Designs. Play a round in the rec room, refill drinks at the rec room kitchenette, then step out to the private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Dennis

Welcome to Dennis, a stunning brand-new 8-bedroom semi-oceanfront retreat within the exclusive Pine Island Limited Community. This property blends coastal elegance with modern luxury, providing an ultimate setting for unforgettable Outer Banks...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

2973 - The Shack

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the ultimate coastal escape at "The Shack," a charming semi-oceanfront retreat perfectly positioned in the heart of Duck, North...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

887 | The Salt House

The Salt House is a magnificent Oceanfront Estate that offers all the perks of modern living! Inviting and beautifully decorated with simple touches that embody the ambiance of coastal living. A 6 paneled window offers amazing ocean views from the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Sea Song II

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Enjoy partial ocean views, convenient beach access, and the quiet serenity of gazing over the preserved wetlands and distant shores. . .that is just a...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

WBG Whalebone Oceanside 3 Bedroom Cottag...

Welcome to Whalebone Oceanside Cottage G by KEES Vacations! A classic Outer Banks experience with a fresh new chapter. Nestled in South Nags Head at Milepost 16.5, Whalebone Ocean Cottages brings the charm of a historic cottage court into the modern...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

GOLDENBERG

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this stunning and spacious home!Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, private bath, deck access; 1 with Twins and 1 with Bunk set and Single share full bath). Sitting area with CATV.Level 2:Beautiful great room with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/10 - 10/17
$2,940  $3,618
$678 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,423  $2,764
$341 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,325  $2,764
$439 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,524  $2,764
$240 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,612  $2,764
$152 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,520  $2,764
$244 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,566  $2,764
$198 off
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.

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 252-441-6301 ext. 1

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.