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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...

Gracious Tides 163-B

Welcome to Gracious Tides, a gorgeous oceanfront home in Duck offering unsurpassed ocean and sunrise views! Don't be surprised if you feel an instant connection with this beautiful cottage, with gorgeous hardwood floors and a sweet personality all...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Walkin' on Sunshine

OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean Isle Loop – Who doesn’t hear “Walking on Sunshine” — that 80’s homage to happiness —without feeling the same? This same-named 5,638 sq. ft. eight-bedroom/seven-full and three-half-bath home will not only...

  • Avon
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
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...

Windy

SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Juliann Court - With a secluded soundfront location and extraordinary soundfront vistas, WINDY is a breath of fresh air. If the family forecast calls for plenty of evenings outdoors, you’ll appreciate the broad under home area...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

Fin12 Starfish Suite 2 Bedroom Condo at ...

Welcome to Starfish Suite at Fin N' Feather Waterside Inn by KEES Vacations! The Fin N' Feather Waterside Inn by KEES Vacations is one of the last of its kind. Located on the Nags Head/Manteo Causeway, the Inn offers comfortable and well-appointed...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Sunshine Daydream

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half bathroomsIt's time to book your stay at this handsome home in the resort community of Corolla Light! This home is packed with amenities offering something for everybody in the family. Located...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

OCEAN WAVES

Overview Spend your next vacation enjoying Ocean Waves, a stunning oceanfront destination home located in the heart of Duck, and affording family and friends fabulous ocean views, landscaped grounds, and modern cheerful furnishings...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Summer Breeze Too

One stay at Summer Breeze Too and you'll be feeling fine! This 8-bedroom beach house is arranged to suit families of all ages, with fun coastal decor and bright colors that set a cheerful and relaxing tone as soon as you walk in the door. The open...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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...

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.

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!

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...

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...

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.