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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...

HAMELJUICE

Hameljuice is a three bedroom, two bath OBX vacation home with an open floor plan giving you a spacious living and dining room, with kitchen and bedrooms all on one floor. It’s a classic, “old style” beach home with wooden walls and charm...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/15 - 5/22
$1,137  $1,263
$126 off
8/14 - 8/21
$1,533  $1,579
$46 off
8/21 - 8/28
$1,416  $1,507
$91 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,270  $1,354
$84 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,326  $1,354
$28 off
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Mystic OCS-12

Come and relax in this oceanside house in South Nags Head at milepost 20.5. You only have to stroll about 400 feet to be able to mark your spot on beach to catch some rays. The house is set up perfectly for your family vacation with a wonderful yard...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

705 | Pier Watch

Watch the comings & goings of the Outer Banks Pier next door from total oceanfront luxury (pier passes provided). High atop a dune w/ stunning views of the Atlantic to the east & beautiful sunset views of the Roanoke Sound & National...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/23 - 5/29
$6,295  $7,195
$900 off
7/4 - 7/10
$11,495  $12,795
$1,300 off
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

1040 - SeaQuinns

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Added an outdoor dining set so guests can dine alfresco while enjoying the beautiful sunsets over the maritime forest...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

K4113 Barefoot Bungalow at Beacon Villas

Welcome to Barefoot Bungalow at Beacon Villas by KEES Vacations! Walk in from the 2 car-carport right into a recreation room. Here you can enjoy a sporting game of foosball and then retreat to the sofa and watch a movie or maybe a sporting event on...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Windswept II

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsYour family will adore this end-unit villa in the prize-winning resort of Corolla Light. Just a short walk to the Oceanfront Complex and beach, or take the trolley to the indoor...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

DAISY'S DUNE

Overview Brand NEW construction, due to be completed for 2026 rentals! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete.Welcome to Daisy's Dune, where an ideal location and a list of desirable vacation...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 18 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three unique landmarks—The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Whalehead in Historic Corolla ,the Currituck Maritime Museum and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Outdoor activities such as fishing, crabbing and kayaking the Currituck Sound are...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

Whalehead in Historic Corolla

The prestigious Whalehead in Historic Corolla has been a dominant attraction to Corolla visitors since it was renovated and opened to the public in 2002. As part of the Historic Corolla Park, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla serves as a northern...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...