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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...

707 | M T Pockets

This very nicely decorated home is located canal front in Colington Harbour and is perfect for boaters or those seeking a peaceful location with a short drive to the beach. Water Views and ample space for your family, this home has access to the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

AVK7 Poetry in Motion  #7-K

Who can deny it? You've picked the right location (oceanfront) and the right house, Poetry in Motion. Now all you have to do is relax. There is something about the connection to nature that is both exhilarating and relaxing. Poetry in Motion is...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

1764 - Sunny Side Up

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! This welcoming, comfortable, and nicely decorated home is sure to please the whole family! Sunny Side Up is a 4...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

1349 - Midas Whale

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Pool Heat Included! Midas Whale is the Outer Banks vacation home of your dreams! Mesmerizing sunsets over the serene Currituck Sound are a daily...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

144 | The Sea Section

This terrific home provides a Great Oceanside location that is within easy walking distance of the beach (approx. 500 Ft. to community access) in tranquil South Nags Heads. Ideal for your family get-a-way, this 4 bedroom home is bright...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Tropical Dreams A

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomMake your Tropical Dreams come true in this generously decorated Outer Banks vacation home. Located just a short walk to the beach, community pool, tennis and playground. Just across...

  • 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...

Sea Dog Escape

New to Brindley Beach for 2026!Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full BathroomsSea Dog Escape is a new home, constructed in 2021, located in a cul-de-sac just steps away from Duck Village which features great eateries, stores, and live music venues...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at (877) 359-8447

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...

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...

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...