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Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

MONKEY BOTTOM

Experience oceanfront living at Monkey Bottom, a spacious and inviting 4-bedroom, 21/2-bath beach home in the Whalehead Beach community of Corolla. This beautifully appointed rental sleeps up to 9 guests and features an open juniper-paneled living...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
5/9 - 5/16
$2,252  $2,455
$203 off
5/23 - 5/30
$2,800  $3,053
$253 off
5/30 - 6/6
$3,713  $4,068
$355 off
6/6 - 6/13
$4,169  $4,575
$406 off
6/20 - 6/27
$4,625  $5,082
$457 off
6/27 - 7/4
$5,082  $5,589
$507 off
7/4 - 7/11
$5,082  $5,589
$507 off
7/18 - 7/25
$5,335  $5,589
$254 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,915  $4,068
$153 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,207  $3,307
$100 off
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

PEACHY PLOVER

An outstanding and tastefully decorated home only 240 yards from the ocean with easy beach access. The top level of this well-appointed home has ocean views from all public areas. A six bedroom comfortable home, featuring a game room with...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/7 - 6/14
$5,391  $6,187
$796 off
6/14 - 6/21
$6,395  $7,303
$908 off
7/5 - 7/12
$7,299  $8,042
$743 off
7/12 - 7/19
$7,299  $8,042
$743 off
8/30 - 9/6
$4,469  $4,629
$160 off
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...

727 | Eyes on the Horizon

2-12-26 Update: All New Granite Countertops in Kitchen/Great Room, The Addition of a 2nd Refrigerator in the Kitchen, New Lighting Fixtures Throughout, Newly Redecorated Main Entry Area, Freshly Paint Throughout. New Photos Coming Soon. Eyes on...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
7/4 - 7/10
$22,495  $24,995
$2,500 off
8/1 - 8/7
$22,495  $24,995
$2,500 off
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...

FOUR SANDY PAWS

"FOUR SANDY PAWS" is a recently renovated charming, home away from home, for you and the four-legged members of the family! With roof-top views of the ocean and glimpses of the sound, this charming, newly updated home includes new flooring...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/9 - 5/16
$1,296  $1,419
$123 off
5/16 - 5/23
$1,296  $1,419
$123 off
6/6 - 6/13
$2,064  $2,452
$388 off
6/13 - 6/20
$2,135  $2,677
$542 off
7/4 - 7/11
$2,747  $2,996
$249 off
7/11 - 7/18
$2,747  $2,996
$249 off
7/25 - 8/1
$2,697  $2,996
$299 off
8/1 - 8/8
$2,818  $2,996
$178 off
8/8 - 8/15
$2,416  $2,554
$138 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,965  $2,126
$161 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,782  $1,880
$98 off
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

1533 - Sundowner

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!Named after sunsets over the sound, this oceanside property is sure to please. With private pool, hot tub, stunning views of the sound, and more...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Blue Dolphin

OCEANSIDE Buxton — Buxton Pointe Ct. — Welcome to BLUE DOLPHIN, a brand new six-bedroom/five full and one-half bath home that embraces the spirit of its joyful and graceful namesake. There’s a lot here to bring out your own pod’s social and...

  • Buxton
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

TEN TAN TOES

Overview Arrive, unpack, and instantly unwind at Ten Tan Toes. Guests are welcomed by a thoughtful floor plan and popular amenities to enjoy throughout their stay. This beautiful home is professionally decorated with distinctive coastal...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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 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!

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.