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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...

K0120 For Shore 3 Bedroom at Cambridge C...

Welcome to For Shore at Cambridge Cove! New for 2026: Village Beach Club included with your stay! Centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, this pet-friendly, three-bedroom, 3-and-1-half bath condo is perfect for long or short stays! For Shore offers...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

4667 - Cape Dreams

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Luxurious Oceanfront Estate designed in the style of the grand ole Nags Head cottages. This lavish estate situated on over 1 acre of oceanfront...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Frisco's Watch

SOUNDFRONT Frisco — Brigand’s Bay — Perched on the edge of a peaceful peninsula, FRISCO’S WATCH provides both inspired vistas and instant access to Pamlico Sound, a coveted location for watersport enthusiasts, nature lovers, dreamers, and...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

La Familia

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Mirlo Beach - LA FAMILIA, that's what life is really all about, and at 5,945 sq. ft. and 12 bedrooms, you can bring the whole family to this oceanside estate. Located on a private, shallow soundfront beach, this home is the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 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...

Patro Cottage 153

Nestled in the desirable Duck Ridge Shores community, Patro Cottage is a warm and inviting beach retreat perfect for your classic Outer Banks getaway. Located on the oceanside, this charming cottage offers the best of both worlds—just a short...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Doris's Day

Doris's Day is a charming coastal rental that beautifully combines traditional design with modern amenities, offering a warm and relaxing getaway experience. Guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, including a hot tub, a den with...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

815 | Hill Ocean 1

Come Stay and Play in one of the most Beautiful areas of the OBX in central Nags Head. This Oceanfront home is set up nicely for your family vacation and allows two mature dogs (w/fees)! Private enough to be rented separately or perfect together...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/4
$1,795  $2,395
$600 off
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...