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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...

Fiddler on the Beach BB-1108

Enjoy a little of the Caribbean while vacationing at Fiddler On The Beach!Located in the tropically-themed Bermuda Bay neighborhood in the centrally-located town of Kill Devil Hills, Fiddler on the Beach is just a short drive to the beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Mermaid Manor

Time to try “Mermaid Manor”, a beautiful beach house in Ocean Sands Section A, this lovely accommodation is breathtaking. Wait until you see the views over the open land to the ocean from the back and side decks. Panoramic beauty, magnificent...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

SEA WATCH

Sea Watch answers the biggest question of a big-group beach week, where does everyone gather, with an eight-bedroom layout, an elevator, a home theater, and a rec room. This Carolina Designs oceanfront home in Duck sits just north of the...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

004 | Liberty Call

If you are looking for the perfect place to relax at the beach and spend time with your family, Liberty Call is a great choice. This outstanding home is beautifully decorated, spacious, provides panoramic views of the Ocean to the east and Jockeys...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
8/23 - 8/29
$4,595  $5,495
$900 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Idle Minds

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. - New for 2026! - Great minds think alike, but IDLE MINDS think about pure relaxation. Tucked in the Salvo dunes, this three-bedroom/two-bath bungalow delivers the ideal setup to settle in, leave your worries behind...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

080 | Panasea

Endless Ocean Views and lovely furnishings make this Oceanfront Pelican Watch townhome an excellent choice for your family's Beach retreat. Enjoy the cool breeze from the Atlantic from one of the many decks or take the kids for a dip in the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Hush Puppy Drum

OCEANVIEW Avon - Wahoo Circle - Find your Hatteras destination tucked away at the end of a semi-private drive in this intimate beach bungalow, located just three tons from the ocean. Ascend to HUSH PUPPY DRUM's well designed, wood toned interior...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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.

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.