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Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Paradise Sound MS-18

Paradise Sound is a family-friendly, semi-soundfront home, located in Corolla's luxurious community of Monteray Shores. This home offers limited sound views from the top level deck, and nearby beach accesses will lead you to un-crowded Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Pelicans Watch 136-A

Come relax in this cozy home located just 300 feet from the beach access. One level living with great ocean views. Sitting area under the house for those lazy afternoons. Enjoy ocean views or get that perfect tan from the large deck. 3 Smart TV's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

A Summer Place VOH-132

Welcome to A Summer Place, an oceanside vacation rental located in the Villages at Ocean Hill in Corolla, NC! You will appreciate the ocean views and breezes from the decks of this wonderfully equipped home! The beach access is just a short walk...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Touch of Grey

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis handsome Semi-Oceanfront home is in a peaceful neighborhood offering plenty of room for the entire family, convenient beach access, striking furnishings and inspiring ocean...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

GRANDPAS HIDEAWAY

This beautiful oceanside beach cottage boasts comfortable furniture, a pool, and a very short walk to the ocean! You can’t help but have a happy OBX vacation in this fun-styled rental home.Level 1:4 bedrooms (with Queen, 2 shared baths with tub...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

DUNE MY THING

Overview Upscale coastal leisure is at your fingertips when you reserve Dune My Thing, a luxurious beachfront estate in the Whalehead community of Corolla. This stylish vacation retreat cleverly combines classic looks with contemporary...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

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...

5397 - Happy Ours

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Happy Ours is a charming oceanside retreat in the heart of Nags Head on the Outer Banks. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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 be purchased 30 minutes or further in advance of your cruise departure time either online, by phone or onsite. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your cruise.

Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish cleaning facility and an official North Carolina Citation weigh station.

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 40-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!