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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...

Atlantic Vu

Relax and unwind at this oceanside Outer Banks getaway just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and a short walk to the private community pool. Ideal for families, groups, and pet-friendly getaways, this home features spacious decks with breathtaking...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

Into the Mystic

OCEANSIDE Avon – Sailfish Lane – Smell the sea and feel the sky, indeed, when you settle INTO THE MYSTIC, a three-bedroom/three-bath home located just steps from the sandy Atlantic shore. Freshly refreshed and soothingly calm, this home is the...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

5469 - Below Deck OBX

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy all Nags Head has to offer and more at Below Deck OBX! This 6 bedroom, 5 baths, 2 half bath rental home is...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

SD-J6 | Sea Dunes J6

East End Unit, Great Ocean Views, and Adjacent to Large Open Space that Provides Lots of Play Area for the Kids and the Dog too! This lovely, dog friendly, townhome provides great ocean views and is located just steps from the beach in popular...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

The Sea Spirit

Gather your favorite people and discover a coastal escape designed for unforgettable vacations. Located just steps from the beach in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, The Sea Spirit combines spacious accommodations, thoughtful amenities, and an...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

BLUE HEAVEN RENDEZVOUS

Just up the road from a stocked seven-acre fishing lake and four community tennis courts, Blue Heaven Rendezvous claims a true oceanfront perch in Section O of Ocean Sands in Corolla. This six-bedroom Carolina Designs home pairs a ground-level...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Summer Wind

CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Road -It’s a breeze to find your vacation rhythm at SUMMER WIND, an ideal getaway for those who feel a close connection to the water. That’s because this four-bedroom/four full- and one-half-bath home sits right on the...

  • Avon
  • 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...