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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...

This Is It

This is the perfect home to make lasting memories. Guests of all ages will appreciate the added convenience of the elevator, making every level easy to reach. The accessible bedroom with a roll-in shower offers thoughtful comfort for those with...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Beach Blessing WHL-1045

Enjoy ocean views and a short walk to the beach at Beach Blessing, a gorgeous oceanside home in Corolla ready to host your family’s next Outer Banks getaway! Take in the ocean breezes from three levels of decks, take a dip in the private 14x28...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
5/3 - 5/10
$2,478  $2,678
$200 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,478  $2,678
$200 off
5/17 - 5/24
$3,757  $3,957
$200 off
5/24 - 5/31
$3,750  $3,950
$200 off
5/31 - 6/7
$4,204  $4,404
$200 off
6/7 - 6/14
$5,114  $5,314
$200 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,509  $4,709
$200 off
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

SHIP CO.

This oceanside home is in a perfect location: close to the beach in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood. Come spend that long-awaited rest from your hectic life right here.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Twins, 1 with Queen with flat screen TV and deck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
4/24 - 5/1
$2,089  $2,369
$280 off
5/1 - 5/8
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/8 - 5/15
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/15 - 5/22
$2,409  $2,746
$337 off
5/22 - 5/29
$3,131  $3,264
$133 off
5/29 - 6/5
$3,838  $4,228
$390 off
6/5 - 6/12
$4,408  $4,866
$458 off
6/12 - 6/19
$4,921  $5,402
$481 off
6/26 - 7/3
$5,320  $5,931
$611 off
7/3 - 7/10
$5,397  $5,931
$534 off
8/14 - 8/21
$4,541  $4,547
$6 off
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...

152 | Carolina Blue Moon Cottage

Carolina Blue Moon is a special place. It's bright & cheerful, brimming w/ vintage charm & modern conveniences. This lovely home features original Juniper board & batten wood paneling & Southern Heart Pine floors for an authentic...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/7 - 6/13
$1,495  $1,695
$200 off
6/28 - 7/4
$2,195  $2,495
$300 off
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Message in a Bottle

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Wimble Shores Dr. — Imagine walking along a beach and discovering a message in a bottle. Such serendipity! The phenomenon of finding such an unexpected treasure is how you will feel about the four-bedroom/three- and...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Sun King II

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 9.8 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** *Linens Provided in 2026 You'll be on top of the world in Sun King II, a well appointed sand...

  • Carova
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

The Tui 459-D

This beach home has everything your family needs for a wonderful Outer Banks vacation. The top level features a huge great room with flat screen TV and ocean views, a well-stocked kitchen with bar seating and a dining table. Relax in the private...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

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.

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...