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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

245 | H&H III -

New premium "wood-look" vinyl plank flooring on top level living area, dining area, bedroom for 2025. Your family is sure to be thrilled when you choose this outstanding Kitty Hawk vacation home for your Outer Banks retreat. This exceptional home...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

Shark and Awe

You CAN have it all at ‘Shark and Awe’! Not your typical beach cottage, this property was featured in the Outer Banks Parade of Homes and was a finalist. Beautifully decorated, this property is just a short walk to the beach, and located among...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

115 | Beach Walkers

Outstanding Ocean Views and a location that is within easy walking distance of the uncrowded beach waits at this beautiful beach home! Hardwood floors, a spacious interior, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Rec. Room w/Pool Table, are just a part...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

POSEIDON'S PEARL

Overview Booking a stay in Poseidon's Pearl means you and your group will get to experience an Outer Banks vacation in the only 13-bedroom house in Whalehead where no detail was overlooked during the design phase of this home. There...

  • Corolla
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 14 Bathrooms
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...

735 | Livin The Dream

Livin' The Dream is a fantastic Outer Banks vacation home that provides ocean views, lovely décor, hardwood floors, & multiple decks for relaxing. The Private Heated Swimming Pool is sure to be a hit w/everyone in your group & after a day...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/6 - 6/12
$5,495  $5,695
$200 off
6/27 - 7/3
$6,995  $7,595
$600 off
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...

Duck Dive BIS-209

Duck Dive is a spacious, two-level, oceanfront condo, located in Duck, NC. With three bedrooms and ocean views from both levels, Duck Dive offers a soothing and comfortable Outer Banks getaway! Beach or pool? No need to choose; this condo is just...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Bay Spray

2025 Upgrades supplied a NEW hot tub! Located in Corolla / 6 Bedroom / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomSavor sound vistas from all three levels of this Soundfront home as well as vistas of the historic Whalehead Club. Unique hand-painted...

  • Corolla
  • 6 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...

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...

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...

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...