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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

SPLISH SPLASH

Climb the steps to your own dune-top gazebo, where built-in seating and elevated Atlantic views wait just beyond the pool fence at Splish Splash, a six-bedroom oceanfront home in Nags Head from Carolina Designs. A private walkway drops you onto...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Jake's Wake

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Colony Dr. - For a calming vacation that’s filled with sound and ocean vistas, steer into JAKE’S WAKE. Stroll down to the beach or relax outdoors by the shining private pool or in the private hot tub. Kick off the flip flops...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

684 | Moon Song

Moon Song is a lovely Nags Head Semi-Oceanfront home that is close to the beach, offers a Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room w/Pool Table, Ocean Views, and Direct Beach Access. A Wonderful Outer Banks experience awaits when you choose this...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

K0651 Wave Watcher at Sand Castle Villag...

Welcome to Wave Watcher! New for 2026: All TVs, kitchen items, and beds/bedding have been upgraded. Neighboring hotel construction has been completed. Start your day with coffee in a comfortable Adirondack chair as the waves roll in and out...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Blackbeard's Treasure HOB-25

Blackbeard's Treasure is a beautiful oceanfront home with all the amenities needed for a fun-filled beach vacation! Enjoy beautiful ocean views and endless sunrises from one of the decks or the dune top deck. There is something for everyone of all...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Crow's Nest HC2-21

Crow’s Nest is a great Hatteras Island home with a classic beachy interior. The perfect oceanfront getaway for you and your family to enjoy a relaxing week at the beach! Great for a smaller family or a group of friends looking for an inexpensive...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

5418 - Family Tides

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!If you're looking for a spacious and accommodating Outer Banks rental home, look no further than Family Tides! This...

  • Nags Head
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

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...

Whalebone Park is a hidden gem nestled along the scenic coastline of Nags Head, North Carolina. This delightful park offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and family-friendly amenities, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and adventure...