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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...

OBX RE-DUCKS

Overview Just a few of the most noteworthy features of OBX Re-Ducks: - Short walk along a quiet street to the nearby beach access- View of the ocean from the top floor - Attentive owner who makes regular updates and improvements - Large and...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Endangered Species

Discover Endangered Species, a charming oceanfront cottage that evokes the classic beauty of the Outer Banks. As one of the few remaining cottages of its kind, Endangered Species transports you to a time long past while offering all the modern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Happy Ours

SOUNDFRONT Avon - Albacore Lane - Savor plenty of HAPPY OURS at this striking soundfront home in the heart of Avon, with the wide-open beaches only a short walk away! Expansive water vistas can be adored from every level of the home perched on the...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Sea Lodge 198-A

This attractive and comfortable home is secluded and surrounded by lovely oak trees. Sea Lodge is just a few minutes away from the pristine beaches of Duck. Take a break from the surf and sand to explore charming Duck Village. Enjoy family...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Beach Bellini

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomDiscover a ideal beach hideaway at Beach Bellini, a newly refreshed four-bedroom villa ideal for family vacations. Located in the welcoming Corolla Light Resort, this property offers a...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...

TRANSCENDENCE

Overview Arrive, unpack, and shift into vacation mode at Transcendence, a lavish 12-bedroom oceanfront estate in Southern Shores. Distinctive in design and exclusive in size (it is one of the largest rentals between Kill Devil Hills and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 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...

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Overview If your idea of heaven is vacationing in a harmonious beach retreat with tasteful upgrades, stylish cottage decor and show stopper ocean views, elevate your next Outer Banks getaway by reserving Stairway To Heaven. Spend your...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...