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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...

887 | The Salt House

The Salt House is a magnificent Oceanfront Estate that offers all the perks of modern living! Inviting and beautifully decorated with simple touches that embody the ambiance of coastal living. A 6 paneled window offers amazing ocean views from the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
5/2 - 5/8
$5,995  $6,995
$1,000 off
5/9 - 5/15
$7,395  $8,195
$800 off
5/16 - 5/22
$8,995  $9,795
$800 off
5/23 - 5/29
$10,595  $11,795
$1,200 off
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

179 | The Sunshine Inn

Come Enjoy this Splendid Home that offers All of the Amenities Necessary to make your Family Vacation Complete. With its Ocean Views, Direct Beach Access (Only 30 Yards to Public Beach Access), Central location to Shopping, Dining, and View of the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
4/11 - 4/17
$1,545  $1,795
$250 off
4/18 - 4/24
$1,545  $1,795
$250 off
4/25 - 5/1
$1,545  $1,795
$250 off
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Beach Hive

Venture to "Beach Hive" for the ultimate family getaway! This bright, wonderfully curated home offers any amenity one could need, including a top-of-the-line gourmet kitchen and large dining area, fitness room, theater room, arcade games and so much...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Better Believe It 525-A

Better Believe It is a delightful cottage located less than 100 ft to a community beach access, offering maximum convenience at a great price! The semi-oceanfront location at milepost 17.5 provides amazing sunrise views and soundside sunsets...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

DUNE DREAMS

Treat yourself to a wonderful and memorable vacation in this gorgeous beach house with recent renovations. This well-maintained cottage is nestled on the dunes in a quiet, low-traffic area with easy beach access. Nestled among mature Live Oaks that...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
3/28 - 4/4
$2,019  $2,463
$444 off
4/11 - 4/18
$2,074  $2,463
$389 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,977  $2,463
$486 off
5/2 - 5/9
$2,295  $2,738
$443 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,342  $2,738
$396 off
5/16 - 5/23
$2,627  $2,738
$111 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,503  $3,655
$152 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,898  $4,206
$308 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Tradewinds North 619

Make an Outer Banks vacation memory at milepost 19! This magnificent oceanfront haven will provide you with endless entertainment. The private beach access makes it easy to visit the shore whenever you wish. Relax by the pool (14'x28') or move...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
5/2 - 5/9
$4,361  $4,786
$425 off
5/9 - 5/16
$5,330  $5,755
$425 off
5/16 - 5/23
$7,110  $7,535
$425 off
5/23 - 5/30
$8,964  $9,389
$425 off
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...

CAROLINA DREAMIN

Carolina Dreamin' features a large, central great room with cathedral ceiling, a well-equipped kitchen, 5 bedrooms each with private bath, hardwood floors in the kitchen and great room. In addition, a large deck extending the entire width of the...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
4/4 - 4/11
$2,616  $2,728
$112 off
4/11 - 4/18
$2,616  $2,728
$112 off
4/18 - 4/25
$2,327  $2,728
$401 off
4/25 - 5/2
$2,279  $2,728
$449 off
5/2 - 5/9
$2,743  $3,308
$565 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,864  $3,308
$444 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,645  $3,783
$138 off
6/6 - 6/13
$5,260  $5,899
$639 off
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 organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at (877) 359-8447

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...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.