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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...

Ocean Oasis

Paradise on the OBX! That’s what describes this lovely beach cottage in South Nags Head, just waiting for you and your family to enjoy! There are fabulous views of the ocean from the decks, Great Room, dining area, or kitchen. The top-level deck...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Ocean's 31

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Imagine your dream beach hideaway at OCEAN’S 31, a relaxing five-bedroom/five- and one-half bath home that becomes a personal slice of heaven where the sound of waves is your constant companion. Speaking of...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Pure Joy

OCEANFRONT Buxton - South Tower Circle - This cavernous and comfortable home is a PURE JOY for enormous family groups. Savor great vistas of the lighthouse, just a short bicycle ride away. The steps to the beach and convenient outside showers...

  • Buxton
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

689 | Beach Oasis

Enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic and the luxury of your own Private Oceanfront Swimming Pool and Hot Tub to soak your worries away. This home is nicely decorated and has a convenient 3 story layout that is perfect for large families to relax...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

What A View in Corolla

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.What A View in Corolla!  Climb up to the Crows Nest on the circular stairs to one of the highest points on the Outer Banks and you will understand the...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

RETREAT

Charming and cozy one level classic oceanfront beach cottage.3 bedrooms (1 with Double, half bath; 1 with Double, 1 with Twins), 1 full bath (tub and shower). 2 bedrooms with ocean sunrise, picture window views. Open living area with eat-in...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Crew Quarters

Gather your entire crew for an unforgettable escape at Crew Quarters, a stunning 16-bedroom oceanfront haven located in the exclusive Pine Island Club of Corolla. Thoughtfully designed with a high-end Life Saving Station theme. Inside, boasts a...

  • Corolla
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17.5 Bathrooms

17th Street Surf Shop is where you’ll find the latest beach, skate park and nightlife fashion trends.  This Outer Banks favorite gets its name from the flagship store's address, which opened at the nearby Virginia Beach oceanfront in 1970.

Voted Best Swimsuit Shop on the Beach! Birthday Suits offers top-quality, name brand clothing for the entire family. Birthday Suits will outfit you and your family for summer, so ironically, you won’t ever find yourself stuck in your birthday...

One of the original surf shops on the Outer Banks, if not in the state of North Carolina, the quaint and friendly Cavalier has been at the same Beach Road location for more than 50 years. It’s been owned and operated by the same local family...

A fll service surf shop offering lessons, new equipment, clothing and rentals. 

Located along the bustling highways of the North Carolina Outer Banks, CVS Pharmacy locations provide essential healthcare and retail services for both local residents and vacationers. With convenient stores situated in key towns like Southern...

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks and surfboards. Inside, surf...

Hatteras Island's #1 shop for men's, women's, & kid's, beach lifestyle apparel, swimwear, equipment sales/rentals, surf lessons, & so much more!

Load up on everything you’ll need for a long day on the Outer Banks shoreline with a visit to this Kill Devil Hills store that has everything beach-worthy under the sun. The OBX Beach Shop is stocked with swimwear, sunscreen, gifts, souvenirs...

At Ocean Threads, you can find the latest fashions and the hippest styles in casual beachwear and surf and skate apparel. This trendy and hip store is stocked with popular brands both locals and visitors have grown to love, from Roxy and Quiksilver...

Located right in the heart of Nags Head, Oceans Beachwear is a vibrant destination for both locals and visitors seeking the perfect beach essentials. This charming shop captures the spirit of the coast with its colorful displays and a wide variety...

Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast...

Reef Beachwear is a delightful gem nestled in the picturesque Outer Banks of North Carolina. Known for its vibrant, laid-back atmosphere, this charming store is a favorite among both locals and tourists seeking the perfect beach attire. As visitors...

From surfing lessons and kayak tours to all the gear you’ll need to stay active on the Ocracoke beaches, Ride the Wind Surf Shop has everything under the sun for island visitors who want to uncover all the on-the-water fun that the Outer Banks...

Browse from store to store under covered porches and a grove of shady live oaks! Along the meandering Duck Road that runs through the village of Duck, NC, you’ll find the Scarborough Lane Shoppes, a collection of cool clothing boutiques and...

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his world-renowned boards have been ridden by...

From a romantic evening out to a casual afternoon along the beachfront, Outer Banks fashionistas can find everything required to embrace the casual and coastal beach lifestyle at Starr Boutique. This charming shop in the heart of Kitty Hawk is...

Since 1975, Surfside Casuals has been selling a vast selection of bathing suits and beach accessories for men, women, girls and boys. And if there’s one truism about the Outer Banks, it’s that no one stays in business unless...

Wave Riding Vehicles is a water sporter’s dream. The store offers gear that any beach goer would love and use. From pro surfers to pro sandcastle builders, Wave Riding Vehicles is sure to please.

Owners Jim and April Vaughn operate a surfer’s surf shop, with a great selection of wetsuits, sportswear, swimwear and accessories for men, women and youth from all major surf brands. Upstairs, there’s an exceptional range of surfboards...