The Outer Banks Parade of Homes offers visitors a rare opportunity to step inside some of the most stunning homes on the OBX while exploring the latest trends in coastal architecture, interior design, landscaping, and custom homebuilding. Hosted by the Outer Banks Home Builders Association, the annual event showcases a collection of newly built and professionally designed homes located throughout the Outer Banks.
The Outer Banks, and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in particular, is known as one of the best bird watching destinations in the world, and the annual Wings Over Water celebrates this distinction like no other local festival. The weeklong event, which is held each October, features a wide range of educational programs, lectures, and opportunities to meet and greet with fellow birders. During this year's festival, attendees will also have the opportunity to go on guided birding trips, attend art and photography workshops, take a tram or kayak tour of National Wildlife Refuge, visit an ancient maritime forest, and much, much more. A complete schedule can be found online at the organization's website, and attendees should note that some programs do cost a small fee to participate.
Visitors who missed the annual Wings Over Water festival - or who just want a second opportunity to admire the hundreds and thousands of birds that flock to the Outer Banks – won’t want to miss this special weekend where these feathered visitors are once again in the spotlight. The Wings Over Water Encore event is a weekend-long celebration of the many wintering waterfowl that are found at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and beyond, and is a great way for birders to discover the off-season beauty of the OBX.
July 3, 2026
Join us Friday, July 3rd, 2026 for the SUN Realty Freedom 5k/1 Mile - 7:30 AM and Little Sparkler 1/4 Mile Fun Run - 8:10 AM!
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...
Rollin Tide is the perfect home base for a family beach vacation. Located in the heart of Nags Heads Gallery Row art district, its just a short 375-foot walk to direct beach access easy even with little ones in tow! You will be close to ice cream...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...
Live The Dream; Get All The Luxury Of An 8 Bedroom In A 5 El Sueno is Spanish for 'The Dream', and now you can get the vacation of your dreams in a house that's just the right size for your family. Experience the enchantment of El Sueno, where soft...
- Nags Head
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
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...
Slaycation previously known as Pooling Our Funs is under new ownership for the 2026 Season. New Hot Tub and deck furniture as of April 2026. This Outstanding Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront Vacation Home features Endless Ocean Views and is only 50 feet...
- Kitty Hawk
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...
Stay "4Ever Young" when you rent this Outer Banks vacation home! 4Ever Young is a four bedroom home located in the town of Southern Shores. Sit at the tiki bar or go for a swim in the pool, this home has a lot to offer! 4Ever Young is positioned on...
- Southern Shores
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...
SOUNDSIDE Avon – Portside Dr. – Appreciate a vacation fit for royalty at ISLAND ROYALE. This tropical getaway with planted palm trees has every luxury you need for the best vacation. Float around in the private fenced-in pool, work on your...
- Avon
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
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- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...
Located in Corolla/ 7 Bedroom/ 5 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsOcean vistas and great open spaces at this well-cared for property. Walk up to the top level for expansive ocean vistas over the vast natural dunes before you step out onto the decks...
- Corolla
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms