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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...

Starfish Cottage 122-D

Just steps away from the beach access, enjoy the sound of the ocean and salt-kissed breezes at Starfish Cottage!. Relax in the hammock with a book and your daydreams, or on the wraparound deck at this classic Carolina beach cottage in Duck.Feel...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Duckin' Awesome 134-C

Welcome to Duckin' Awesome, a bright and airy oceanside home located in the charming Town of Duck!Experience the beauty of natural light streaming into the spacious top level great room of this coastal-inspired vacation home. When you’re not...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Oh Behave!

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Greenwood Pl. — What’s better than a million dollars? A priceless family vacation at OH BEHAVE!, a pristine five-bedroom/four-full and two-half-bath home. Oh Behave! is located just steps away from the beach boardwalk...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Patriots Place

Welcome to Patriots Place, where your Outer Banks getaway comes with stunning, unobstructed ocean views and just a short stroll to the beach. This beautifully appointed 6-bedroom, 5 full and 2 half-bathroom home (including 4 master suites) is...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Sandy Ridge

Nestled in the heart of Nags Head, this cozy semi-oceanfront cottage offers a charming escape from the everyday hustle. Unassuming yet inviting, this retreat captures the essence of coastal living with its intimate design and serene ambiance. The...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

SEIZE THE BAY

Overview Find out why the "soundside" is the "secret side" on the Outer Banks! Guests love the serene, peaceful alternative to staying oceanfront. Seize The Bay is a thoughtfully designed retreat equipped with everything you'll need for...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 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...

Bali Wind

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - Escape into luxury and painless-living when you stay at striking BALI WIND. Your family will savor the personal touches found throughout the home including the island-themed bedrooms. The home is only a...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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 to evening meals are available, and a wide range of retail providers as well as health and beauty services. Beachwear to boats, nutrition to nails and everything in between!

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café. Since it first opened in 1996, Basnight’s has been the restaurant where all the movers and shakers in the state would eat when they visted the barrier islands. Owned by Outer Banks native and former state Sen...

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! Check us out!

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching kite boarders, windsurfers and mother nature’s best sunsets.

Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke experience. Poke (Hawaiian for "to slice" or "cut into pieces") is a traditional main dish of Hawaiian cuisine made with marinated tuna. As Poke became increasingly popular, the modern version, known as Poke Bowl, has variety ingredients and flavors...

Sugar Planet is a candy store to sweeten your day and create lasting memories, from our family to yours. Build-your-own bag of candy, stop in for dessert and the perfect selfie and pick up gifts for family and friends in one outta this world sweet...

If you’re coming to OBX from the north, you know Dunkin’ has a cult following for this breakfast delight. Donuts, coffee, bagels and sandwiches are what Dunkin’ does best. And you can get your fix right here on the sandbar...