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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...

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Once in a Blue Moon do you find a beach home so comfortable for several families with six bedrooms, six baths, two living areas and a sitting room, only ten yards from the beach access, with gorgeous ocean views from two floors, complete with a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/4 - 10/11
$3,017  $3,648
$631 off
10/11 - 10/18
$3,017  $3,648
$631 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,454  $2,946
$492 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,454  $2,946
$492 off
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

050 | Kitty Hawk Sunshine

Kitty Hawk Sunshine is an Outer Banks beach cottage that has recently undergone a transformation that includes updated furnishing, flooring, and paint all done in a bright, beach theme. Located directly across the Beach Road from the Ocean, this...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

446 | Luckie Lady

Semi-Oceanfront, Kitty Hawk. Luckie Lady is a terrific Vacation Home where you can relax and enjoy endless Atlantic Views from the ocean facing decks, living area and from you own Private Oceanfront Beach Access that includes a Dune Deck and Gazebo...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



SOMEPLACE ELSE

“Someplace Else” will feel like home…but wait…it’s not home…it’s SOMEPLACE ELSE…and not just someplace…but on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean…with gorgeous sunrise views and away from the normal daily grind!! This recently remodeled...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
10/3 - 10/10
$3,059  $3,524
$465 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,059  $3,524
$465 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,353  $2,836
$483 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,353  $2,685
$332 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,203  $2,685
$482 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,340  $2,685
$345 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...

1661 - The Best Nest

FREE POOL HEAT APRIL, MAY, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2027! BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to The Best Nest, a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom Oceanfront...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

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...

865 | Vitamin Sea

Owner will be adding a walkway from the East side deck of the house to the beach in 2027.If you are looking for a great place to relax & enjoy the beauty of the Outer Banks, then "VITAMIN SEA" is the place for you. This home offers wonderful...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

5586 - Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Gabe and Abe's Ocean Breeze is a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental located in Nags Head. This cozy oceanside retreat...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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.

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...

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...