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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

DAISY'S DUNE

Overview Brand NEW construction, due to be completed for 2026 rentals! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete.Welcome to Daisy's Dune, where an ideal location and a list of desirable vacation...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 18 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

La Familia

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Mirlo Beach - LA FAMILIA, that's what life is really all about, and at 5,945 sq. ft. and 12 bedrooms, you can bring the whole family to this oceanside estate. Located on a private, shallow soundfront beach, this home is the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

472 | On The Rocks

07/2/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! On The Rocks is an exceptional Oceanfront Home that is beautifully decorated and very well appointed to ensure a wonderful vacation for all. Located in...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Williams

Nestled in the picturesque enclave of South Nags Head, this rustic yet cozy semi-oceanfront cottage offers the quintessential beach retreat. Designed with charm and comfort in mind, this inviting abode seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

MARITIME LURE

This four bedroom, three bath Outer Banks rental is located in the Circle Drive community of Southern Shores. Maritime Lure sits on a quiet, wooded lot and features a screened porch. The living space in Maritime Lure has large, cathedral ceilings...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7/17 - 7/24
$1,866  $2,306
$440 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,469  $1,690
$221 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,350  $1,516
$166 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,297  $1,429
$132 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,189  $1,251
$62 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,186  $1,251
$65 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,212  $1,251
$39 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,212  $1,251
$39 off
11/6 - 11/13
$1,061  $1,101
$40 off
11/13 - 11/20
$1,090  $1,101
$11 off
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

1922 - Salt Spray

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! THIS IS A PET FREE HOME. Gorgeous ocean views from this uniquely designed home! Spacious and comfortably furnished with ocean views from both...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

SOUND BARRIER

This soundfront home has 3,000 square feet of living space and an all season Bermuda room overlooking the sound. Spectacular sunsets await your arrival with views from the large upper deck, great room and King bedroom. Waterfront lower deck is the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/16 - 8/23
$2,570  $2,952
$382 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,163  $2,474
$311 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,573  $1,746
$173 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,573  $1,746
$173 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,602  $1,746
$144 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,646  $1,717
$71 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,646  $1,717
$71 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.