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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...

Windsong

Pets Welcome for 2026! Experience the charm of Windsong. Located just a short distance from the beach access, popular restaurants and shopping, this Pet Friendly home provides all you need for a comfortable Outer Banks Vacation. With thoughtful...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

Crow's Nest HC2-21

Crow’s Nest is a great Hatteras Island home with a classic beachy interior. The perfect oceanfront getaway for you and your family to enjoy a relaxing week at the beach! Great for a smaller family or a group of friends looking for an inexpensive...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

Latitude Adjustment

Located in Avon | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full BathroomsLatitude Adjustment is your ideal semi-oceanfront dream home! Only 1 lot back from the ocean in Avon, this home is ideal for the entire family. The fun does not stop after a day at the beach!  Savor...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

A WITCH DUCK

Charming beach house with no major highways to cross to access the ocean, located on oceanside, 200 feet from Duck Rd. Granite counter tops and kitchen bar, outdoor bar area. Bathroom granite vanities and oceanside deck with built in bench. 200...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/14 - 2/21
$1,209  $1,381
$172 off
2/21 - 2/28
$1,209  $1,381
$172 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,209  $1,381
$172 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,209  $1,381
$172 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,209  $1,381
$172 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,209  $1,381
$172 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,430  $1,531
$101 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,524  $1,531
$7 off
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...

7850 - Nepenthe

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Nepenthe is a classic beach home ready for you and your family to visit the Outer Banks! Nepenthe is comfortably furnished and situated on a quiet...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

488 | Paschal - Laurie Cottage

Fabulous Ocean Views, Exceptional Décor, Hardwood Floors, Elevator, Private Heated Swimming Pool - Open Seasonally, Expansive Decks, Direct Private Beach Access w/Dune Deck are just the part of what makes this home so special. This well-appointed...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

A TROUBADOUR

Melt your cares away in your own hot tub, or cool off in your own large, private salt water pool in a wooded setting in this four bedroom, three bath comfortable getaway, named "A Troubadour." It offers both convenience and privacy. The paved bike...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/15 - 2/22
$1,290  $1,467
$177 off
2/22 - 3/1
$1,290  $1,467
$177 off
3/1 - 3/8
$1,290  $1,467
$177 off
3/8 - 3/15
$1,290  $1,467
$177 off
3/15 - 3/22
$1,290  $1,467
$177 off
3/22 - 3/29
$1,290  $1,467
$177 off
3/29 - 4/5
$1,542  $1,618
$76 off
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...