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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sun Over Beach 524

Enjoy unobstructed ocean views from Sun Over Beach at milepost 18.5 in Nags Head. Stroll down the private boardwalk from the deck straight to beach! Awesome features include 6 en suites, a hot tub and a dunetop deck. If you need to stay connected to...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
5/24 - 5/31
$5,078  $5,328
$250 off
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Summer Place I

This is your summer place for that perfect family vacation! Close to the beautiful and quiet beaches of Corolla. Spend a day soaking up the sights and sounds of the surf. At night gaze up at the starry skies from one of the many decks. Unwinding at...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Pine Haven

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate this private Oceanfront home, with its spectacular vistas. With this property you can savor the Pine Island Beach Club offering a sizable pool, access to...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Seaquestered

Have you seen Seaquestered? Stunning décor? Check! Incredible sound views? Check! Top deck hot tub for incredible night sky viewing, including satellite spotting? Check! Great location in prestigious Monteray Shores? Check! Convenient to beach...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

Sea Queen

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Spaciousness, comfort and carefree living rule at SEA QUEEN, a seven-bedroom/six-full and one-half bath home located just steps from the ocean’s edge. Build castles in the sand before returning to your...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

CASA DE PLAYA

Overview Reserve Casa de Playa to experience a 4,000 s.f. beachfront home that captures our charming Outer Banks coastal style! Bordered by open space, this prime location has ocean views while offering guests popular amenities for a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Beyond Paradise

NEW FOR 2026!  Our commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience means we’re constantly looking for meaningful ways to make each stay even more comfortable, calming, and memorable. With that in mind, we’re excited to share numerous...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 22 Bedrooms
  • 23 Bathrooms
5/7 - 5/14
$9,995  $11,596
$1,601 off
5/11 - 5/18
$9,995  $10,596
$601 off
7/2 - 7/9
$32,995  $35,996
$3,001 off
8/6 - 8/13
$32,995  $37,000
$4,005 off
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy together. Families flock to Paradise Fun Park for a fun-filled day of putting competition. Grab a scorecard, select a ball and putter and get to the green! Paradise Fun Park offers a challenging variety of putting...

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 to Corolla Light's premier attraction located in Corolla Light Town Center. Your family will love this adventure! 

Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course, and more, these fitness activities feature a safe environment for families and groups to make memories while getting their heart rate pumping!

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

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 about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s...

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

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...

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

Old Time Photos on the Outer Banks by Miss Kitty's are Fun, Affordable with a variety of costumes from infant to adult and custom-built sets, there is something for everyone.