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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Sea Bright

Upgrades for 2026 include landscaping and pool restoration.Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsSea Bright is nearly Oceanfront! With oceanfront vistas, this unique “flag” property offers private, direct beach...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Admirals View ADV-3B

Welcome to Admiral’s View, an inviting oceanfront condo perfectly situated in the heart of Nags Head. This beautifully updated retreat offers everything you need for a relaxing beach getaway, from modern comforts to stunning ocean views just...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

CB53 - Tide and Seek

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Tide & Seek, your next Outer Banks vacation destination. Located in the Villas At Corolla Bay...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Sun Trippin'

Wake up to the sound of the waves and step directly onto the sand at Sun Trippin’, your oceanfront retreat in the sought-after community of South Nags Head. Tucked along a quiet, private gravel road, this Outer Banks vacation rental offers the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
8/10 - 8/17
$5,000  $6,000
$1,000 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,908  $4,408
$500 off
9/7 - 9/14
$3,908  $4,408
$500 off
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...

Hideawave 503

Just the right cottage for the family and your pet! This comfortable and cozy spot in South Nags Head has a spacious great room, open kitchen, nice size bedrooms and partial ocean views. With direct beach access only 50 yards away, it's easy to go...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

407 | Reed's Remedy

This comfortable, nicely decorated Kitty Hawk vacation home features Ocean Views & a short walk to the Beach. Lovingly cared for & very well equipped to ensure a great time on the Outer Banks, "Reed's Remedy' will be a relaxing cure to your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

5509 - Options

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! If you were any closer to the sound in this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Nags Head vacation home, you’d be wet! Options is a beautiful soundfront home...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...