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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...

BEACH BONANZA

Overview Feel like you've struck gold when you reserve vacation time in Beach Bonanza, an oceanside retreat that sets the stage for memorable days on the Outer Banks with family and friends. Traditional cedar shakes and wide wraparound...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Hokie Heaven

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You’ll find ocean views in an absolute family-friendly property at ‘Hokie Heaven’. Personal touches accent this beautiful property just across the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

The Beachcomber

Welcome to your coastal oasis in Nags Head! Nestled along the sandy shores, this semi-oceanfront retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation. Step inside to discover a spacious layout adorned with coastal elegance. The airy living...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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 Camp

Your next Outer Banks vacation awaits you at Summer Camp. This spacious oceanfront retreat offers over 4,000 square feet of living space. Your furry friends are welcome too! Soak up the sun on the large oceanfront deck, relax in the covered porch...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

CAROLINA ON MY MIND

Overview Your Carolina vacation goes tropical in this airy, multi-family friendly Outer Banks vacation rental home in the Crown Point community of Corolla. Relax in Carolina On My Mind's island ambiance, whether you're enjoying the...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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...

The Happy Crab 267

Come enjoy the Happy Crab, a professionally decorated home near the beach at milepost 2.5 in Kitty Hawk! After a long day at the beach, come home to relax in the private pool or hot tub, or lounge on one of the decks and take in the ocean views and...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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...

Aqua Palooza AW-302

Welcome to Aqua Palooza, a gorgeous semi-oceanfront home in Nags Head!Located just across the street from the beach and approximately 520 feet to the nearest beach access, you and your family will never want to leave once you’ve stayed at this...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
7/5 - 7/12
$11,755  $12,755
$1,000 off
7/19 - 7/26
$11,755  $12,755
$1,000 off
8/2 - 8/9
$11,854  $12,854
$1,000 off
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

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.

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

Bonner Bridge Pier

Opened in 2021, the Bonner Pier is one of the more unique piers along the Outer Banks, as the 1,000-ft. long concrete structure was once the southern terminal of the original Bonner Bridge. Once the bridge was replaced by the new Basnight Bridge, a...

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many giant signs, hotels or...

  HWY 12 Amusements in Rodanthe offers family‑friendly fun beyond the beach, with laser tag, a full arcade, bowling, and a striking outdoor climbing wall. Conveniently located on NC Highway 12, it’s a go‑to spot for rainy days...