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H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

LEGACY

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this beautifully remodeled oceanfront home. The new renovations include a Private Pool, completely remodeled great room including kitchen with custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Your family will want...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
3/14 - 3/21
$5,058  $5,580
$522 off
3/21 - 3/28
$5,058  $5,580
$522 off
3/28 - 4/4
$5,507  $5,731
$224 off
4/18 - 4/25
$5,283  $5,731
$448 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

A Shore Thing

“A Shore Thing” is a charming Oceanfront 9 bedroom home with lots of Juniper and old beach charm located in Southern Shores. Relax on the Beach or spend some time in the Private Pool (16 x 30), Courtyard and Hot Tub. There is a large Screened...

  • Southern Shores
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

SALTY PAWS

Located in the heart of Duck “Salty Paws” will be your vacation getaway year after year…but don’t forget to include your four legged, furry family members in this dog friendly, oceanside Outer Banks Vacation Rental! With a private  pool for...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2/28 - 3/7
$1,553  $1,780
$227 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,553  $1,780
$227 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,553  $1,780
$227 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,553  $1,780
$227 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,768  $1,930
$162 off
4/4 - 4/11
$1,854  $1,930
$76 off
4/11 - 4/18
$1,854  $1,930
$76 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,746  $1,930
$184 off
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...

7569 - Van Dyck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!Place yourself in the middle of paradise at Van Dyck in Avon. This cottage’s laid-back vibe is just what you need to relax and enjoy a simpler way...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

228 | Tengerhaz

For 2026: Locked EV Outlet available with permission of owner. The wood burning fireplace has been replaced with an Electric Firebox insert. This great family Beach House offers Excellent Ocean and Beach Views, lots of decking with built in...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Outer Banks Mall

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Sandy Cheeks

OCEANVIEW Waves - Island Pines Dr. - Formerly Playa-N-Waves - - Located only 4 tons from the ocean, this thoughtfully designed home has three separate entertainment areas, including a game room with 7' pool table and wet bar with refrigerator, a...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

A Beach Song

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Colony Dr. — Kick back and leave your work and cares back home. You deserve a rest, and there's no better place to appreciate your break than A BEACH SONG. The ground level has a concrete drive, carport, ground level deck and...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and providing us with an abundant amount of shells , fish and sealife to see. We offer an array of adventures. We love to snorkel, clam, take a tour around the old village creeks. We take the kiddos on a hermit crab adventure and take you to find some sea...

H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank. Stir in a float down Teach’s Tide Adventure River. Chill as you get toes up in some perfect shade. Top it off with the best family-friendly food around, and you’ve got yourself the best summer day ever…more fun than a day at the...

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Located just South of Salvo proper, the Salvo Day Use Area provides a peaceful haven for families, beachgoers, and watersports lovers. This park offers the perfect backdrop for taking in the Outer Banks' rich history and natural beauty. Everyone may...

Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...