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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...

6500 - A Whale's Head Inn

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Situated on a private expansive over two-acre oceanfront lot in Nags Head, this spacious 8 bedrooms 7.5 bathroom home...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

Island Breeze Avon

SOUNDFRONT Avon, Island Creek Resort — Let your cares drift and good vibes flow as you settle into ISLAND BREEZE AVON, one of just 16 homes in a peaceful community with a communal connection to water. Launch both your watercraft and your dreams...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Seawalk Condos Unit 8

This Oceanfront Town Home Has It All: The View, The Location, And More! The name of this complex says it all, just a short 25-foot walk from your townhome to the sea at Seawalk! Perfect for a smaller family, Watch the sunrise from the balcony with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Endless Summer

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. -Whether you are looking for a vacation during the summer, or seeking to extend your summer to another season, you'll find all the amenities you need at this enchanting home, just a short walk from the ocean and...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Eagle's Landing

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomInspired by historic Charleston, South Carolina's timeless and sophisticated architecture, this luxury vacation getaway is located in Buck Island, one of the most esteemed private...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Now and Then

Two properties in one on the oceanfront. Relax and enjoy the custom heated concrete pool with a swim-up bar. “Now and Then” has the perfect setup for multiple families who vacation together, but still want their own quality time. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

K9057 Holiday House 4 Bedroom Home at Mo...

Welcome to Holiday House! This beautiful home is conveniently located across the street from the Currituck Sound in the beautiful Monterey Shores Neighborhood. It is less than a mile from the beach. The layout of the house has plenty of space for up...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...