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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...

Wild Horses

New for 2026! Experience coastal luxury and family fun at Wild Horses, a beautifully decorated 4-bedroom vacation home located in the sought-after Corolla Bay Community. This pet-friendly oceanside retreat seamlessly combines comfort, style, and...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

School Bored

New for 2026: Queen Bed added in the Separate Den with TV on the Upper Level. Schools Out for Summer at School Bored.....Welcome to this cheerful Outer Banks retreat centrally located in Kill Devil Hills at MP 9.5 and just a short stroll from the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

5310 - Wright by the Beach

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A pet-friendly OBX rental just 4 minutes from the beach? Yes, please! Wright by the Beach is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Beach Please QUAY-B3

Beach Please invites you to relax and recharge in style at this gorgeous oceanfront retreat! Located in the heart of Nags Head, this charming three-bedroom, three-bath, multi-level condo offers breathtaking ocean views, unbeatable beach access, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

THE DEEP END

A contemporary version of the Old Nags Head style cottages. 3,200 square feet of living area with beautiful wood trim and 1,800 square feet of covered/screened/sun porches with built in benches and hot tub. 165 yards to beach access.Level 1:Covered...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/8 - 5/15
$1,530  $1,723
$193 off
5/15 - 5/22
$1,530  $1,723
$193 off
6/5 - 6/12
$2,772  $3,169
$397 off
6/12 - 6/19
$3,142  $3,604
$462 off
6/19 - 6/26
$3,516  $3,604
$88 off
6/26 - 7/3
$3,495  $3,749
$254 off
7/10 - 7/17
$3,426  $3,749
$323 off
7/17 - 7/24
$3,426  $3,749
$323 off
7/24 - 7/31
$3,426  $3,749
$323 off
8/21 - 8/28
$2,433  $2,626
$193 off
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...

WHAT WERE WE THINKING

“What were we thinking?” is a four bedroom semi-oceanfront home located just two lots from the community beach access in Southern Shores. Enjoy the short walk or bike ride to nearby shopping, restaurants and the beach. Speaking of the beach –...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/31
$3,713  $4,278
$565 off
6/28 - 7/5
$6,672  $7,357
$685 off
7/5 - 7/12
$6,672  $7,357
$685 off
8/2 - 8/9
$6,966  $7,357
$391 off
8/16 - 8/23
$4,936  $5,169
$233 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,654  $4,966
$312 off
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...

Turtley Awesome (formerly Pelicans Perch...

Welcome to your dream Outer Banks vacation getaway! This stunning, well-equipped, semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. With its exceptional features and prime location, Turtley Awesome promises to provide an...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

Night climbing starts in June of 2019! FFAP is an Aerial Adventure Park overlooking the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Platforms range from 12 feet to 50 feet high. Climbers take the action into their own hands by choosing to go on the easiest of the...

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.

You haven’t been to the Outer Banks if you haven’t been to a fishing pier, and Nags Head Fishing Pier is as authentic as they come. One of the oldest and longest surviving piers on the barrier islands, this is a great place to take the...

Nags Head Town Park is nestled among the trees on the edge of Nags Head Woods and offers plenty of space for all types of activities. For kids there’s a playground with swings and slides, and for family and group get-togethers, grills and a...

Outer Banks Pier is one of the few fishing piers still standing on the Outer Banks, and it worth a visit even if you don’t fish. The ocean pier in South Nags Head was first built in 1959, and rebuilt after the Ash Wednesday storm in...