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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...

Sea Sun Greetings

Sea Sun Greetings invites you and your family to spend a memorable week enjoying views of the blue waters and calming sound of the waves! This home is perfect for relaxation and fun at the beach. Offering spectacular views of the Atlantic, you will...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish...

487 | Lucky Stella

OCEAN VIEWS!!! Situated on one of the highest dunes in Kitty Hawk, this home boasts Views of the Ocean & Golf Course. Spacious enough for Two Families, Lucky Stella has something to offer each member of your group. The kids will love hanging...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Sea Skeet

OCEANFRONT Avon – Sailfish Lane – Vacation never looked as good as it does at SEA SKEET. This five bedroom home has everything from an elevator to oceanfront vistas. The first level of the home opens to a sizable game room with a pool table...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Catch A Break WHL-939

Catch A Break in this one-of-a-kind luxury oceanfront home! All six bedrooms oceanfront! All bedrooms have ocean views! Enjoy a private walkway to the private beach as only Whalehead can provide! Need a break from the surf? Then retreat to your own...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
4/18 - 4/25
$4,028  $4,228
$200 off
5/2 - 5/9
$4,383  $4,583
$200 off
5/23 - 5/30
$7,196  $10,196
$3,000 off
8/1 - 8/8
$12,585  $14,585
$2,000 off
9/19 - 9/26
$6,802  $7,102
$300 off
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

EASTWICK

Spend your beach vacation in one of the loveliest homes in Southern Shores, with attention to detail that you do not often find in a vacation home! This unique Second Tier Oceanfront property also has its own private beach access and dune deck.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/3 - 5/10
$3,716  $4,801
$1,085 off
5/10 - 5/17
$3,778  $4,801
$1,023 off
5/17 - 5/24
$4,026  $4,801
$775 off
7/5 - 7/12
$9,486  $10,478
$992 off
8/30 - 9/6
$5,293  $5,820
$527 off
9/6 - 9/13
$5,019  $5,515
$496 off
9/20 - 9/27
$4,374  $4,809
$435 off
9/27 - 10/4
$4,048  $4,446
$398 off
10/4 - 10/11
$4,048  $4,446
$398 off
10/11 - 10/18
$4,389  $4,446
$57 off
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

OC4 The Bosun's Cottage at Oceanside Cou...

Welcome to The Bosun's Cottage at Oceanside Court by KEES Vacations! These quaint oceanfront cottages are the perfect place for you and your family to have a unique and unforgettable vacation offering the perfect balance between amenities and...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Mermaid Tales OI-10

Welcome to Mermaid Tales, formerly known as Casa De Sol. This semi-oceanfront vacation home is located in the prestigious Ocean Isle Estates in Avon. Beautiful wood floors and plush furniture make this house a delight for the entire family. A...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

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...

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...

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...