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Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

6506 - Just Beachy

Always Included, complimentary linens and beds made! If you are looking for a house ON the beach, long beach walks in peace and tranquility on the deserted National Seashore, and time with families...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Dad's Mercedes, Mom's Dream

Now offering flexible stays with a 3 nighttime minimum from August 3 through the end of the 2025 season!Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis home will impress, you'll appreciate all the furnishings and flat-screen...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

DREAM BIG

Overview Three levels of living space on the oceanfront in Duck, you can certainly Dream Big during your next Outer Banks vacation when you stay here. With many amenities to make your beach getaway as relaxing as possible, Dream Big...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Pura Vida

OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean Isle Loop – Pura Vida! ... in Costa Rica, it’s a phrase that means “pure life” and is extended as a welcoming greeting to express optimism and joy. With its charming view of the Atlantic Ocean, PURA VIDA shares...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Big Daddy's

Oceanfront Luxury in Nags Head You will treasure every day spent vacationing in this home in a big way. Fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, Big Daddy's boasts nine spacious bedrooms and luxury living accommodations with all the...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

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...

PERIWINKLE PARADISE

Overview Periwinkle Paradise is just four houses from the ocean, this spacious Southern Shores home allows you to enjoy ocean views, sea breezes, and all of the amenities you'll need for a comfortable and entertaining stay. Nestled...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

4104 - Sever's Hideaway

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Siding, poolside deck, walkway and stairs, windows and sliding doors. Escape to Sever’s Hideaway in...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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.

Cedar Island Ferry

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...

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

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...