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Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA

Nine bedrooms with nine private baths mean no one waits in line at Sapphire by the Sea, a semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs home at Milepost 7.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Four levels of living space, an elevator, and a top-floor rec room make this OBX...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

Deja Blue

Oceanfront, Unobstructed Ocean Views, Watch Beautiful Sunrises, Dog Friendly, Fenced-In Dog Area, Hot Tub,  5% Repeat Renter Discount, Keyless Entry, Smart TV’s, WiFi, Washer & Dryer, Central Air/Heat, Picnic Table, Outdoor Shower, Park-Style...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

1042 - The Princess Tide

FREE POOL HEAT FOR SEPT AND OCT 2026! BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED FOR 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to The Princess Tide! Located in Corolla, this 6 bedroom 5.5...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

Beagle by the Sea

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The Adventure of a Lifetime Awaits You at Beagle by the SeaEnjoy this Nags Head vacation rental located in a quiet cul-de-sac, with the ocean across the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Bright as the Sun

OCEANVIEW Buxton — Tower Circle Dr. — Colors that evoke the sea, design that delights in the details, and unique touches that remind you that pampering is something we can all use a little more of is why BRIGHT AS THE SUN is the ideal home to...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Time to Chill

Location, location, location: 'Time to Chill' is situated on a spacious lot in Whalehead Beach just a short walk or bike to beach, shopping, restaurants, & golf. This oceanside home is well-equipped, tastefully furnished, ideal for two families...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Vitamin Sea & D 2 Go

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2026!Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomsConveniently located in the Monteray Shores community of Corolla, this modern Outer Banks Vacation Rental offers fast access to local shopping, dining...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
10/7 - 10/14
$1,737  $2,073
$336 off
10/13 - 10/20
$1,602  $1,893
$291 off
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 252-441-6301 ext. 1

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...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

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...

While the oceanfront of the Outer Banks gets plenty of morning glory, those in the know head soundside when sunset approaches. Located at Milepost 16 on the Roanoke Sound, The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head has transitioned from a wide-open...

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.