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Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Johnson 506-A

This peaceful Outer Banks vacation rental is located just 300 feet from the pristine beaches of South Nags Head just past milepost 17. Enjoy ocean views and a quiet location for your family vacation in this nicely decorated, well-equipped...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Sunset Bay CHA-05

Come to the quiet, relaxing beaches of South Nags Head and you will find that Sunset Bay is aptly named. Located on a safe, child-friendly cul-de-sac overlooking the Cape Hatteras National Seashore which offers miles of nature, outrageous sunsets...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

775 | The Bluewater Cottage

Your family is sure to be thrilled with the lovely décor, comfortable furnishings, and terrific location this vacation retreat has to offer. Ideally situated in close proximity to the Beach, this home has Direct Ocean Access located directly...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/23 - 5/29
$3,595  $3,895
$300 off
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...

Day Drinkin'

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - America Dr. - It's five o'clock somewhere which means it's never too early to start your vacation off right at DAY DRINKIN' with a dip in the invigorating private pool, or a soak in the calming hot tub. Or drink in the vistas...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

A PLACE IN THE SUN

“A Place In the Sun” will be at the top of your list for your Outer Banks Beach Vacation Rental! Located on a quiet oceanside cul-de-sac location in the beautiful Ocean Sands community of Corolla you will be just a short walk to the beach or...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/3 - 5/10
$1,705  $2,935
$1,230 off
5/10 - 5/17
$1,705  $2,935
$1,230 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,149  $2,935
$786 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,592  $3,410
$818 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,931  $4,287
$356 off
6/7 - 6/14
$4,658  $4,939
$281 off
6/14 - 6/21
$5,243  $5,490
$247 off
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...

Breakers View COS-228

Enjoy the spectacular oceanfront views from your private balcony in this Colony by the Sea condo. This oceanfront condo is the perfect location for your family vacation in the heart of Duck and is only 120 feet from the nearest beach access...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

345 | Beach Peach

Beach Peach Oceanfront Luxury in South Nags Head | Cottage 345 - Welcome to Beach PeachYour Perfect Outer Banks Getaway! Step into your dream vacation at Beach Peach, a premier oceanfront retreat in South Nags Head that guests return to year after...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
5/9 - 5/15
$4,995  $5,695
$700 off
5/23 - 5/29
$8,995  $9,495
$500 off
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...