Week of June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th
Kill Devil Hills

Visitors can keep the Independence Day celebration going strong with this special fireworks display in the heart of the central Outer Banks that’s sponsored by the Town of Kill Devil Hills, and which is held at the scenic Avalon Pier.

Saturday, July 4th 9:00 PM
Nags Head

Head to the heart of Nags head for this special 4th of July fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean that will leave all beach-goers breathless. The Town Of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular will be held on the evening of Independence Day, and is sure to be a show-stopping aspect of any Outer Banks vacation.

Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Friday, August 14th - Sunday, August 16th
Manteo

Surfers, filmmakers, movie buffs, nature fans, and curious visitors alike can all come together for an incredible film festival that celebrates all things aquatic. Presented by Cucalorus and the Dare County Arts Council, this three-day celebration of coastal North Carolina marine culture is sure to impress movie fans of all varieties, with an array of local and regional films that highlight life by the coastal waters.

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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 26

June 26, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

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...

7680 - Sandy Bottom

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Sandy Bottom is a spacious Outer Banks vacation rental ready for you and your family to enjoy! Located in Avon, this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom beach...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

SEA LIGHT

Overview Awash in soothing shades of the sea, this delightful oceanside cottage evokes the harmonious essence of Sea Light to all who enter. Bathed in natural sunlight and furnished with comfortable and coastal furniture and decor, this...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

OBX Escape

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Plan Your Outer Banks GetawayOBX Escape is truly a lovely, family-friendly Corolla beach destination. Where else can you find such a well-maintained...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Sunny Side Up

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Rise and shine at Sunny Side Up (formerly Hokies@OBX), a cheerful vacation home in Corolla tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Ocean Lakes...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

5550 - Tradewinds 2

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Note: If the vacation week of your choice is not available for this property, you may like Tradewinds...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

339 | Avalon Times

Avalon Times is a great dog friendly beach home that provides an open living/dining/kitchen area with cathedral ceilings on the top floor along w/Ocean Views. Soak your cares away in the hot tub and enjoy the ocean breezes from the two sun decks...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/27 - 7/3
$2,195  $2,895
$700 off
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Poncho's Villa

Located in Southern Shores / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsThis gorgeous 3 bedroom Oceanfront rental home will be sure to please the entire family! This home offers your family elegant, unobstructed ocean vistas and your very own private walkway to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms