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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...

041 | Ruby Reef

Ruby Reef is a comfortable family beach cottage that provides the convenience of being within a short walking distance of the beach (Second St. Beach Access Approximately 560 Feet). Ideal for smaller groups, this home offers amenities usually...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

SANDY POINTE

“Sandy Pointe” is the perfect spot for your Outer Banks Beach Vacation! Located oceanside in the Ocean Dunes Community in the heart of Duck and on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is a short walk to the beach (at a life guarded beach access) and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Point Leora H-10

Dreaming of ocean breezes and sunrise views? This gorgeous, newly-renovated home is ready to welcome you and your family to beautiful Hatteras Village for an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation experience! Offering some of the best ocean views on...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



PICTURESQUE

Set between the Atlantic surf and the Audubon Sanctuary in Corolla's Pine Island community, Picturesque is a Carolina Designs oceanfront home where unique architecture, expansive water views, and a recreation room set the tone. Seven bedrooms...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
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...

ANDERSONS TRANQUILITY

A truly casual, "Frank Stick" oceanfront beach cottage all on one level. 3 bedrooms (1 with Queen, 1 with Twins, 1 with 2 Doubles with outside entrance only), 2 baths (shower only). Tiled Carolina porch room with sleep sofa. Smart TV in...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/29 - 9/5
$2,398  $2,731
$333 off
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...

SUNNY OUTLOOK

Watch the sun sink into the Currituck Sound from a cul-de-sac perch where every one of the six bedrooms has its own private bath. Sunny Outlook is soundfront in the Currituck Club and new to the Carolina Designs program for 2026, pairing a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

SKYLINE SERENITY

“Skyline Serenity” is your perfect Southern Shores escape in this remarkable 6-bedroom home. Nestled on the coveted west side, and a short distance from the beach access, this spacious retreat offers the ultimate blend of comfort, convenience...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
10/10 - 10/17
$2,839  $3,253
$414 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,521  $2,855
$334 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,571  $2,855
$284 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,571  $2,704
$133 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,421  $2,704
$283 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,478  $2,704
$226 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,654  $2,704
$50 off
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...

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.

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...

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...

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.

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...