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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

5425 - The Sandfiddler

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: All new decks and beach walkway. If you're looking for a beautiful house with incredible ocean views...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

Great Expectations

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Lighthouse Ct. - Your GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be met at this impressive 5,800 sq. ft. oceanfront home with a floorplan designed to provide privacy to the bedrooms and cavernous comfort to your stay. Located on a peaceful...

  • Hatteras
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Somewhere on a Beach

Located in Salvo / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 3 Half BathsSomewhere on the Beach is the ideal beach home providing beautiful accommodations and amenities to please your entire group. Outside:  Exterior amenities include a full gated...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

423 | Sun Spot

It's located in the thick of things, Sunspot is convenient to all Nags Head has to offer with minimal driving. This spacious, up to date, well-equipped cottage has it all. It's close to the beach & the Nags Head Fishing Pier & restaurant ...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

MAGICAL SOL

MAGICAL SOL gives every one of its 16 bedrooms a private bath, a rare luxury even among the largest oceanfront estates, and this brand new for 2026 Carolina Designs home in Kill Devil Hills pairs that privacy with an elevated dune deck, an ocean...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Dolphin Watch

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4x4 car only! Dolphin Watch is attractively located just 3 1/2 miles from the end of the paved road in the Swan Beach area. You will appreciate unobstructed ocean vistas from both...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Doubletree Dunes A-129

Doubletree Dunes is an affordable, traditional oceanside Hatteras beach cottage, just five lots to the nearest beach access!In the morning, sit on the east-facing screened-in porch to watch the sunrise and enjoy the cool ocean breezes. The open deck...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

The pinnacle of fishing on the Outer Banks, however, is and has always been Cape Point. Ask any long-time Hatteras Island fisherman about Cape Point, and they'll gladly tell you about incredible catches, near-misses, and the occasional vehicle...

Located in the charming area of Kill Devil Hills, Gale Force Glassing is a haven for water sports enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of the sea. This vibrant glassing studio specializes in turning surfboards and paddleboards into true...

Hib Surf Shop is a beloved spot for both locals and visitors alike, nestled in the charming town of Avon on the Outer Banks. This vibrant shop captures the essence of beach life and is a go-to destination for surf enthusiasts and casual beachgoers...

Outer Banks Kiting (OBK) brings to you successful coaching methods developed over the years by working with the best, and fine-tuned by endless hours coaching on the water.  No egos involved, just a long history of 15 years in the...

Use an upcoming Outer Banks vacation as an opportunity to fall in love with a new sport that rules the OBX with a lesson or a full camp offered by the Outer Banks Surf School. Based in Nags Head but providing lessons throughout the central OBX...

Dive into a new adventure that will propel a lifelong love of surfing with a lesson or camp provided by Outer Surf. This surfing company that specializes in offering surf camps for girls and women is changing the game when it comes to surfing along...

From kiteboarding rentals and equipment, to unique summer camps and some of the biggest events on Hatteras Island, there’s certainly a lot for water lovers to discover at Real Watersports. This tri-villages landmark that is world famous with...

Just off the scenic North Virginia Dare Trail, the Regional Public Beach Access in Kitty Hawk serves as a delightful gateway to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks. Visitors can expect a charming coastal atmosphere, where golden sands stretch...

Nestled on the picturesque shores of the Outer Banks, Ride Hatteras Surf Shop is a beloved gem for both locals and visitors alike. This charming surf shop embodies the spirit of the coastal community, offering everything a beachgoer could...

Surfline Inc is a delightful haven for beachgoers and surf enthusiasts alike. This charming surf shop captures the spirit of Nags Head, offering everything one might need for an unforgettable day on the water. Locals and visitors flock to this...