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Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Sea Fox

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to Sea Fox! The whole family will be in awe of the views from the large multi-level decks of this charming, comfortable beach property located...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

The Swan Shack

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 4.3 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.** Enjoy the seclusion of this OBX vacation home, located in the four-wheel-drive section of the Outer...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Knob Hill East 64-H

You’ll be feeling the sand beneath your toes in no time when you stay at Knob Hill East, an oceanside Corolla vacation cottage located just 186 yards from the nearest beach access! The large den which doubles as a second living area will come in...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

5951 - South of Stars

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Private heated pool with lights! NEW FOR 2027: New windows. South of Stars is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Sweet Tranquility

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Otter Way - That amazing feeling of SWEET TRANQUILITY is just what you get from a vacation in this well-planned, extremely roomy and well-equipped soundfront home. The upper level offers amazing expansive vistas from every room...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Surfside Paradise

Now accepting year-round Flex Stays, with a 3-nighttime minimum, for the 2026 season!Located in Duck/ 1 Bedroom/ 2 Full BathroomsThis incredible 2nd floor condo is ideal for that casual vacation you're looking for! Just steps from the beach...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

5951 - South of Stars

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Private heated pool with lights! NEW FOR 2027: New windows. South of Stars is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

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...

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...

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...