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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...

1818 - It's A Shore Thing

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! You'll be sure to enjoy your Outer Banks vacation at It's A Shore Thing! This Corolla vacation home has everything you need for the best OBX...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

2510 - Six Knots

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Kitchen quartz countertops, bathroom and bedroom flooring. Six Knots is located in Duck, NC and is a Soundfront property. This...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

The Ocean Winds

New Deck for 2026! Located in Kill Devil Hills / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms"The Ocean Winds" is located at Mile Post 9 1/4. This beach bungalow features open sun decks and a roof level observation deck offering ocean vistas.Ground Level: Covered...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

7657 - Dragon's Lair

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW SATURDAY TURN FOR 2026! NEW FOR 2025: Enclosed screen porch and replace outside stairway connecting porch to ground. Welcome to Dragon's...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Two Tides (formerly Tradewinds North) 61...

Make an Outer Banks vacation memory at milepost 19! This magnificent oceanfront haven will provide you with endless entertainment. The private beach access makes it easy to visit the shore whenever you wish. Relax by the pool (14'x28') or move...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Six Pack

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You don’t have to be a Steeler’s fan to enjoy ‘Six Pack’ with your family on your Outer Banks vacation! Enjoy your own private pool with...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Owl's Nest

Discover Owl's Nest, a cozy coastal retreat tucked in a peaceful neighborhood. Wake to soft breezes, savor coffee on the deck, and let the quiet charm of this home slow your pace. Skylights fill the space with natural light, creating a warm and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...