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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...

602 | Absolut-ly Beachy

Outstanding ocean views, professionally decorated and a terrific location with 5th Street beach access 1.5 blocks away, makes this your perfect family beach home. "Absolut-ly Beachy" offers the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool and a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/22
$3,795  $4,195
$400 off
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

Overview Once you arrive at Duck, Duck, Goose, you'll never want to leave the conveniences and comfort that will have your family cheering for more! This home offers a spacious great room, rec room with pool table, theater room, private...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...

THE OBX RX

If salt air and fresh breezes are what the doctor ordered, then this is the home for you! When you come to the Outer Banks for a beach vacation, if you want to see, hear and smell the ocean from your beach home, and this home delivers! Located at...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/14 - 8/21
$3,625  $3,945
$320 off
8/21 - 8/28
$3,539  $3,699
$160 off
8/28 - 9/4
$2,915  $3,163
$248 off
9/4 - 9/11
$2,550  $2,815
$265 off
9/11 - 9/18
$2,270  $2,478
$208 off
9/18 - 9/25
$2,285  $2,478
$193 off
9/25 - 10/2
$2,270  $2,478
$208 off
10/2 - 10/9
$2,270  $2,478
$208 off
10/9 - 10/16
$2,270  $2,478
$208 off
10/16 - 10/23
$2,056  $2,130
$74 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...

JUS BEACHY

Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with Queen and private bath with tub and shower, 1 with Queen, 1 with Pyramid bunk), hall bath (with tub and shower), Laundry.Level 2:Great room with Sleep sofa, vaulted ceiling, entertainment center with Roku TV, stereo with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/9 - 8/16
$2,541  $2,897
$356 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,643  $1,778
$135 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,604  $1,778
$174 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,604  $1,778
$174 off
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Cake by the Ocean

OCEANFRONT Avon - This coastal getaway located in Avon offers a relaxing escape by the ocean. CAKE BY THE OCEAN, featuring 5 bedrooms and three full baths, is located amidst protective dunes and is dog friendly, as up to three of your furry friends...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

K9063 Flounder's Cove 4 Bedroom in Ocean...

Welcome to Flounders Cove at Ocean Sands by KEES Vacations! Flounders Cove is a lovely beach cottage that has plenty of amenities to give you a great Outer Banks Vacation. Located in the popular neighborhood of Oceans Sands (Section F), this...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Dunescape

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsPerched high on a dune with gorgeous ocean vistas with direct beach access! Located adjacent to the beach walkway just 450 feet from the beach. Ground Level: Exterior amenities...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
9/4 - 9/11
$5,191  $5,677
$486 off
9/5 - 9/12
$3,409  $3,697
$288 off
9/13 - 9/20
$5,387  $5,895
$508 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...