Head to the tiny coastal village of Ocracoke for a big Independence Day celebration that includes fireworks, a parade, and plenty of family fun. The highlight of the Ocracoke Independence Day Celebration is the annual amazing fireworks display over the Silver Lake Harbor after the sun goes down. Visitors will find plenty of seating all around the harborfront docks, and can bring along beach chairs, towels, blankets, and everything they need to enjoy the show.
Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.
June 19, 2026
(+ more dates)Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course
OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...
OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave There is no reason to draw a line in the sand when choosing a resort home for your family’s next beach vacation. That is because LAUGHING GULL LANDING requires no compromise — everything you want in a restorative...
- Waves
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
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...
BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED IN 2027! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of Waves on Hatteras Island lies It's A Wonderful Life. This spacious 6 bedroom, 4.5...
- Waves
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...
Welcome to Sunrise Shores! While staying at Sunrise Shores, if you were any closer to the ocean, you’d be a dolphin! Located in South Nags Head, this four-bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, one-level living vacation home is waiting for you. Imagine...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...
This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The homeowner is offering a 3% discount to past guests of Outer Banks Blue. To receive this offer, you must call our reservations team at (252...
- Nags Head
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...
Sandy's Sunrise Sunset is one of the most beautiful homes on the Outer Banks! Located in quaint Kitty Hawk, right near the sound, you’ll love the views of the Ocean and the Sound. There is no better way to start and end each day of your vacation...
- Kitty Hawk
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
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...
Devocean is a lavish oceanfront condo in the esteemed community of Croatan Surf Club. Offering stunning ocean views, this well designed 3 bedroom, 3 bath property presents an impeccable decor with hardwood floors, custom tiled walk in shower, a...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
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...
New for 2026: Kayak LaunchLocated in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWater vistas await you at Loggerhead Lagoon! This beautiful home features 3 Master Bedrooms (each with its own private bathroom), elegant gunite private...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
