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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

HAPPY DAYS

Location, location, location! Quick and easy walk to beach access - only 45 yards. Enjoy quality family time in this cozy oceanside beach house.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Double, Twin; 1 with Twins and Rollaway), bath (shower only & laundry...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/21 - 8/28
$2,119  $2,296
$177 off
8/28 - 9/4
$1,974  $2,122
$148 off
9/4 - 9/11
$1,905  $1,977
$72 off
9/11 - 9/18
$1,662  $1,727
$65 off
9/25 - 10/2
$1,607  $1,727
$120 off
10/2 - 10/9
$1,662  $1,727
$65 off
10/9 - 10/16
$1,616  $1,727
$111 off
10/16 - 10/23
$1,530  $1,596
$66 off
10/23 - 10/30
$1,489  $1,596
$107 off
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

20 Knots

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Waves - NC Hwy12 - Appreciate private, painless access to the sound directly from the property of this striking home located in the heart of Waves, along with a huge, private kite and watersport set-up area. Watersports enthusiasts...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Robert's Diversion

CANALFRONT Avon — Barracuda Ct. — Water enthusiasts rejoice! ROBERT’S DIVERSION is your diversion to countless days of fishing, boating, and watersports. With simple access to the Pamlico Sound from a private dock and boat ramp, plus endless...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Currituck Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

Wild Horses

New for 2026! Experience coastal luxury and family fun at Wild Horses, a beautifully decorated 4-bedroom vacation home located in the sought-after Corolla Bay Community. This pet-friendly oceanside retreat seamlessly combines comfort, style, and...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

885 | Coleman's Beach Front Inn

A New Oceanfront gazebo, 10 x 10, has been constructed for the 2026 season. Overlooking the Ocean and Beach, this beautiful covered area is is deal for for relaxing and watching the waves roll in. Coleman's Beach Front Inn offers terrific ocean...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/15 - 8/21
$4,495  $4,995
$500 off
8/22 - 8/28
$3,995  $4,495
$500 off
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

001 | Shifting Sands

Bright, open and beachy, Shifting Sands is a terrific oceanfront home that features lovely décor throughout, upscale furnishings and endless Ocean Views. All are sure to be pleased from the moment you enter this lovely vacation home where care and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Leave of Absence

OCEANFRONT Frisco - Sandpiper Dr. - LEAVE OF ABSENCE leaves nothing to be desired. Starting with the private swimming pool, beach access, and relaxing 6-person hot tub, your vacation will be filled with fun and relaxation! When you enter the home...

  • Frisco
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

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...