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Lighthouse 5K Series
September 9th, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM -
OBX Arts & Craft Festival
September 9th, 2026 - September 10th, 2026 -
Outer Banks Triathlon
September 11th, 2026 - September 12th, 2026
Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...
“Pelican’s Nest Soundside” is a peaceful waterfront retreat tucked away on the quiet and scenic soundside of Duck, North Carolina. This inviting 3-bedroom soundfront vacation home offers stunning Currituck Sound views, a private dock, and a...
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...
This three level cottage works well for multiple families. Tastefully decorated with artwork and charming touches in every room. First floor has bunkroom, with TV/DVD, sitting area and bath. Second floor has a well-stocked kitchen, sitting area, two...
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...
Moby Duck is a delightful home located in the Tuckahoe community in Duck! Enjoy four bedrooms, including an en suite with a garden tub and private sauna. Spend your time outside on the large sun deck, or at the community pool and tennis courts...
When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...
Welcome to Tequila Sunset — a charming, well-loved 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath soundfront home in the heart of Corolla Light. It is inviting, full of character, comfort and dog-friendly as well. Watch the sun melt into the sound and enjoy peaceful...
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...
Enjoy unobstructed ocean views from Sun Over Beach at milepost 18.5 in Nags Head. Stroll down the private boardwalk from the deck straight to beach! Awesome features include 6 en suites, a hot tub and a dunetop deck. If you need to stay connected to...
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...
Aptly named Luckie Tides, guests can listen to the sound of the waves crashing and enjoy incredible ocean views just steps from the sand at this charming 3 bedroom oceanfront cottage at Milepost 4 in Kitty Hawk. Enjoy modern touches throughout this...
Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...
This is a lovely, well cared for Beach Home located in the Heart of Kill Devil Hills. Spacious and very nicely decorated, this comfortable home is sure to please. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Beach (350 yards to First Street...
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.
Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...
The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...





















