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Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

VILLA ROYALE

15 seats in a private, cinema-style theater with surround sound hint at the scale of Villa Royale, a Carolina Designs oceanfront estate at Milepost 8.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Fifteen bedrooms, thirteen with private baths, an elevator serving...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 16 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Blue Heaven

Now offering Flex Stay (3-Nighttime Minimum) from September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026!Located in Kitty Hawk / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsBlue Heaven is freshly furnished and decorated throughout and includes a new six-person hot tub for 2026...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 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...

Dream Catcher by the Sea

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Lighthouse Rd. — A dream catcher’s circular shape symbolizes the uninterrupted flow of life as the moon sets and the sun rises each day. Now close your eyes and imagine a place that inspires you to thrive to a similar...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

Fish & Ships

Are you looking to chase those picturesque sunsets that the Outer Banks is known for? Book your next vacation at "Fish & Ships," where you and your family will have a front row seat to the witness sunburst skies into the calm of night. This home...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Carolina Breeze

Carolina Breeze – Southern Shores Beach Retreat with Spacious Yard & Private Decks Need a little rest and relaxation? Carolina Breeze is your perfect Outer Banks escape. This beautifully maintained beach house in the charming community of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

6099 - Turquoise Turtle

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to the stunning Turquoise Turtle, an oceanfront paradise located in the heart of Nags Head. This expansive...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Inigo's Retreat

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Take a break from the crowds to experience the Outer Banks as it should be! Active families will enjoy this fantastic oceanside property which offers...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s...

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...