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OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

152 | Carolina Blue Moon Cottage

Carolina Blue Moon is a special place. It's bright & cheerful, brimming w/ vintage charm & modern conveniences. This lovely home features original Juniper board & batten wood paneling & Southern Heart Pine floors for an authentic...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

SEA GABLES

Private, wooded setting, on a quiet oceanside street, only 470 yards to beach access with no main streets to cross.3 bedrooms (2 with Queen, each with 26" CATV, 1 with DVD player; 1 with Twins), 2 baths (1 with tub and shower, 1 with shower)...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
11/28 - 12/5
$828  $869
$41 off
12/5 - 12/12
$828  $869
$41 off
12/12 - 12/19
$828  $869
$41 off
12/19 - 12/26
$828  $869
$41 off
12/26 - 1/2
$828  $869
$41 off
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

Vincent VanGo to the Beach #13-H

Vincent VanGo to the Beach is only 123 steps to the dunes from the driveway with the most spectacular views in Hatteras Village. If you like privacy, Vincent VanGo to the Beach is for you. Beautifully decorated, this luxury beach house has ocean and...

  • Hatteras
  • 4 Bedrooms
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...

Laughing Gull HC-177

Welcome to Laughing Gull, a pet-friendly oceanside home just 300 feet from the beautiful beaches of Avon! This cozy home on Hatteras Island offers an open great room with plenty of comfortable seating and a well-stocked eat-in kitchen with a dining...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

SOUTHERN GROVE

“Southern Grove” is a charming beach cottage offering the perfect blend of classic Outer Banks charm and the modern beach house vibes you've been looking for. Located on the North end of Southern Shores, this quintessential beach retreat offers...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
11/30 - 12/7
$1,704  $1,943
$239 off
12/7 - 12/14
$1,704  $1,943
$239 off
12/14 - 12/21
$1,704  $1,943
$239 off
12/21 - 12/28
$1,704  $1,943
$239 off
12/28 - 1/4
$1,795  $1,943
$148 off
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...

Shifting Sands

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Dory Road - Mornings provide the sunrise over the ocean and evenings provide the sunset over the sound. A more calming vacation cannot be found! Just 3 tons from the ocean leaves only a short walk to the beach. Ground level...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Coastin' KIN-58

This is your personal paradise on gorgeous Hatteras Island! Stunning sound views are yours from the large decks of Coastin', formerly known as Fish Tales. After a long day at the beach, relax with family and friends as you experience a breathtaking...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms

The pinnacle of fishing on the Outer Banks, however, is and has always been Cape Point. Ask any long-time Hatteras Island fisherman about Cape Point, and they'll gladly tell you about incredible catches, near-misses, and the occasional vehicle...

Club Hatteras is available free to all guests who vacation with Hatteras Realty. The Club has the largest swimming pool on the island, along with a 6-hole putting green, a kids’ playground and two regulation tennis courts.It offers early...

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.

The Beach Klub at Koru Village in Avon is the only venue of its kind on Hatteras Island. Open daily to members, the Klub offers private beach access, a swimming pool, Tiki Bar, an outdoor recreation center and much more.To help you stay fit and...

The waterfront campground is now open in Coinjock, North Carolina! This coastal retreat is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise, located just 30 minutes from the Outer Banks, and has stunning views of the Currituck Sound. Campers will be able to...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...

Outer Banks Pier is one of the few fishing piers still standing on the Outer Banks, and it worth a visit even if you don’t fish. The ocean pier in South Nags Head was first built in 1959, and rebuilt after the Ash Wednesday storm in...

Join us in Duck, North Carolina, as we celebrate the Town’s 10-Year Anniversary with a host of fun-filled, family-friendly events.