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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...

SOUND TO SEA

This soundside home offers a Private Saltwater Pool (with outdoor half bath off pool area), Private Hot Tub on the top deck and panoramic sound views from all rooms. Just a short walk to the Southern Shores sound access, pleasant bike ride to Duck...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/9 - 8/16
$3,182  $3,621
$439 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,453  $2,665
$212 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,244  $2,433
$189 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,016  $2,190
$174 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,002  $2,190
$188 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,840  $1,994
$154 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,840  $1,994
$154 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,671  $1,806
$135 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,729  $1,806
$77 off
OBX Ghost Tours

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...

Gone Coastal

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Soak up the sunrise and settle into easy beachside living at Gone Coastal, a top-floor oceanfront condo in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Located in...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Patagonia by the Sea

OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. — If treasured family moments feel like they are few and fleeting, PATAGONIA BY THE SEA will inspire you to reclaim that precious time in a oceanside setting that defies description. Everything you want for that...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Salty Crab

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Sports and Sun at Salty CrabWelcome to the Salty Crab in northern Corolla! Located in the Villages at Ocean Hill community, this 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Rodanthe Respite & Retreat

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Resort Rodanthe - Unit 16C - Take a well-deserved rest at RODANTHE RESPITE & RETREAT, a alluring condo on the top level of private Resort Rodanthe. Feel privacy and elegant vistas in this end unit. Unwind on the private balcony...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

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...

After Math

Welcome to After Math — premium oceanfront living in Corolla, Outer Banks! This spacious 8-bedroom, 7-full-bath + 3-half-bath retreat comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests, making it a perfect choice for multi-family vacations, reunions, and group...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
7/9 - 7/16
$16,380  $18,385
$2,005 off
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

1893 - Twelve is Enough

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Pets are no longer allowed. Exterior outlet added for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, Firepit and...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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.