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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...

754 | Barefoot Trader

Barefoot Trader is an exceptional Kitty Hawk semi-ocean front home that features Fantastic Ocean Views, direct beach access, and beautiful décor throughout. A wonderful vacation choice for your family, all are sure to enjoy the Private Swimming...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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
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...

A Shore Thing

2026 Upgrades include new paint inside and outside, new patio furnishings, outdoor putting green, competition size air hockey table, new deck, new floor and all new efficiency windows installed. Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms ...

  • Corolla
  • 5 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...

Beach Breeze (formerly Game Changer) 451...

Beach Breeze has everything you need for a relaxing vacation! Comfortable and conveniently located, this oceanfront home offers plenty of beach and easy access to get there with the private boarded walkway. Take a stroll on the beach in the evening...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Siren's Treasure

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Gather the family together this summer at SIREN'S TREASURE. This enchanting home located across the street from the beach is just one lot away from the community boardwalk crossing the dune. The ground...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Two Cay Seas

OCEANFRONT Avon- Gull's Cry Rd. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Avon, this home with direct beach access offers some of the best ocean vistas to be found. The first level has four bedrooms with oceanfront deck off two bedrooms, two baths, and...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

ROAR by the Shore

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2027!Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsWelcome to your ultimate beach hideaway at ROAR by the Shore, an exceptional oceanfront getaway thoughtfully equipped for effortless group gatherings...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...