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Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Just For Fun

Just For Fun in Schooner Ridge is tastefully equipped with comfort & convenience for making perfect OBX family memories!  Bursting with beach charm and modern updates, Just For Fun features spacious rooms and stylish character. Recent...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

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...

Sound Bound

SOUNDFRONT Waves — NC Hwy. 12 — As the sun dips below SOUND BOUND, the sky ignites in a beautiful display of crimson and gold. This evening spectacle fuels dreams of tomorrow: a cloudless canvas, gentle breezes, and the ideal conditions to...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Big Wednesday

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Colony Drive — Big vacation aspirations call for BIG WEDNESDAY, a five-bedroom/four-full- and one-half-bath home perched on a wide stretch of oceanfront beach where surfing conditions will stoke novices and pros alike. For...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

The Gettawave 505

Semi-oceanfront and just 50 feet to the beach, this lovely 3 bedroom/2 bathroom vacation home at Milepost 17.5 offers panoramic ocean views from the rooftop deck! Wash away salt and sand in the enclosed outside shower after a long day at the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Sandy Beach 356

You and your family will enjoy vacationing in this traditional Kill Devil Hills cottage. Relax on the oceanfront deck while listening to the sound of crashing waves. Start your days off right with a cup of coffee and a beautiful sunrise. Spend the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 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...

Jessica's Dune 130

This oceanside home in Duck is the perfect location for your Outer Banks beach vacation. Everyone in the family will love vacationing in Jessica’s Dune, even your four-legged member! This pet-friendly home boasts breathtaking panoramic views of...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

432 | Swell Shack

Nags Head-Semi-Oceanfront. Enjoy this outstanding vacation home that provides everything your family will want in an Outer Banks get-a-way. Beautiful Décor, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room w/Pool Table, ELEVATOR, Ocean to Sound Views and...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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 dolphin boat­, with a canopied top, cushioned seats and restroom. Sunset Dolphin Cruises runs daily. Departs from the Wanchese Docks on Roanoke Island. Get ready to see some of the most beautiful wildlife you have ever seen!

Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters offers a relaxed and authentic way to explore the area’s rich maritime heritage, scenic sound waters, and abundant wildlife. Specializing in private dolphin and wildlife tours, Old Man Charters goes far beyond a standard sightseeing cruise. While...