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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...

Sanderling Sea Glass

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Sanderling Sea Glass is a lovely cottage by the sea, offering custom style finishes in this timeless beach property. Amazing ocean views await you in...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

OVERSEAS

Heaven's a little closer in this charming oceanside cottage by the sea. Located near the heart of Duck Village with an easy walk to shops, restaurants, and the Duck Municipal Park (boardwalk, playground, picnic area, and entertainment.) The house is...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/30 - 6/6
$1,409  $1,569
$160 off
6/13 - 6/20
$1,754  $1,974
$220 off
7/4 - 7/11
$1,959  $2,134
$175 off
7/25 - 8/1
$2,017  $2,134
$117 off
8/1 - 8/8
$2,064  $2,134
$70 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,421  $1,569
$148 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,312  $1,402
$90 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,357  $1,402
$45 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

1489 - Shore Enough

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax and enjoy sunrises and ocean views from this bright and inviting home. Located on a corner lot in the Corolla community of Whalehead Beach...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Stella Maris

OCEANFRONT Avon – Since ancient times, mariners have relied on the steadfast Stella Maris — the North Star — to guide them on their seafaring journeys. In much the same way, STELLA MARIS, a five-bedroom/four-bath home perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

471 | Sandy Bottoms

A stylish, comfortable Oceanfront home offering breathtaking Ocean Views & the luxury of your own Private Heated Swimming Pool - Open Seasonally & Hot Tub. Beautifully furnished & decorated, this home is uniquely situated in a low...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Ocean Paradise

Find your own “Ocean Paradise” with a property that has it all...private pool, hot tub, full-size pool table and foosball table in the rec room. Impeccably decorated and thoughtfully furnished inside and out to provide lots of comfortable...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Gray's

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...

Key Largo

Located in Corolla / 7 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWatch the fishes jump and the dolphins play from this cavernous, casual oceanfront home located directly in front of the remains of a shipwreck just offshore known locally as the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...