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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...

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Devocean is a lavish oceanfront condo in the esteemed community of Croatan Surf Club. Offering stunning ocean views, this well designed 3 bedroom, 3 bath property presents an impeccable decor with hardwood floors, custom tiled walk in shower, a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Beach Cabana

Upon opening the door to BEACH CABANA, you immediately feel your tensions and stresses melt away. Whether you choose to relax by the luxurious private pool, retreat to one of the six King master bedroom suites for a much-needed nap or quiet time, or...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

The SandBar

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomTotally remodeled in 2021 with additional improvements and deck expansion in 2024, your family will appreciate this modern, chic, oceanfront getaway with gorgeous ocean vistas! Located in...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

Always Sunny 361

Imagine a vacation where it’s Always Sunny! This oceanside home will please not only the young ones, but also the young at heart, as it offers something for all ages! Always Sunny boasts a private 8x20 indoor pool that will add countless hours of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

7026 - Southwind

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Start your Rodanthe vacation at Southwind! This 2 bedroom 2 bath beach box is the best place to spend your stay on the Outer Banks. Explore the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Kittiwake HOB-18

Relax and unwind at Kittiwake! This spacious oceanfront home offers stunning ocean and surf views, and a private walkway provides easy access to the iconic beaches of South Nags Head. Kittiwake boasts 4 bedrooms, including 3 queens and a bedroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Barefoot Bungalow

Located in Buxton | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomsStep into Barefoot Bungalow, where barefoot days, salty breezes, and starlit nights set the tone for the ideal hideaway. This ground-level, handicap-friendly getaway blends coastal appeal with modern...

  • Buxton
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

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...