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Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Crew Quarters

Gather your entire crew for an unforgettable escape at Crew Quarters, a stunning 16-bedroom oceanfront haven located in the exclusive Pine Island Club of Corolla. Thoughtfully designed with a high-end Life Saving Station theme. Inside, boasts a...

  • Corolla
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17.5 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...

Miss Ro & Luke WHL-150

This beautiful oceanside vacation home in Corolla has it all! With 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, there's plenty of room for everyone at Miss Ro & Luke. Impeccably maintained and furnished, Miss Ro and Luke is a true Outer Banks retreat full of...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Stress Escape

Located in Salvo | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full BathroomWelcome to Stress Escape! Looking for the ultimate beach vacation? Stress Escape is a appealing 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Salvo, just a short walk from the handsome beaches of Hatteras Island. Unwind...

  • Salvo
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Ocean Annie's 107-B

Just a short walk to the beautiful beaches of Duck is Ocean Annie’s, a bright, open, and airy 4 bedroom oceanside home, sure to be your family’s new favorite vacation destination!Spend your days lounging by the private pool (approximately...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
5/31 - 6/7
$3,653  $3,853
$200 off
6/7 - 6/14
$4,065  $4,265
$200 off
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...

5619 - Pura Vida

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Community coin laundry will now be lock and code by May 2026. NEW FOR 2025: Home will have all new...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Blue Heaven

Upgrades for 2026 include a new 6-person hot tub!  Located in Kitty Hawk/ 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsBlue Heaven is freshly furnished and decorated throughout and includes a new six-person hot tub for 2026! Just steps away from the beach, with...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

CAROLINA BY THE SEA

Overview There's something very special about Carolina by the Sea, that makes you feel right at home. Located in the premier community of Pine Island, guests can relax in a thoughtful home design that flows between common areas and...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...