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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

ATLANTIC BREEZES NORTH

We've added over 1,000 square feet of synthetic decking with an outdoor shower stall and a foot shower! One of the original 'flat-tops' in Southern Shores - this airy, bright duplex is across the street from the beach access (15 yards), and has the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
6/27 - 7/4
$1,812  $1,904
$92 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

Salty Kisses 208

Welcome to Salty Kisses, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath coastal retreat in the heart of Kitty Hawk. Ideally located just across the street from beach access, your toes will be in the sand in no time!Step inside to a bright and airy living space...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

This One's for You!

New for 2026: Addition of a Hot Tub!Located in Corolla / 5 Bedroom / 5 Full Bathrooms / 3 Half Bathrooms (2 indoor, 1 poolside)You'll be amazed by this gorgeous bespoke-constructed home with elegant ocean vistas! Located just a short walk from the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

DUNESBERRY

Spacious 3,300 square feet plus 3,000 square feet decks, plenty of parking. Six bedrooms with private bathrooms attached. Straight shot (five minute walk) to Hillcrest life-guarded beach. All bedrooms have private bath and deck access.Level...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Sea La Vie! CRS-201

Sea La Vie! is a three-bedroom, oceanfront end-unit, located in the Crystal Shores Condominium Complex and features a community pool, and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, your family will be able to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

SEA SHELL-TER

Overview Take shelter in this cheerful four-bedroom home, situated on a quiet street centrally located between the beach road and main bypass in Kill Devil Hills. Pleasant and sunny, Sea Shell-ter is sure to be a favorite for small...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Howdy Hideaway

Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomThis Magnificent Corolla vacation home awaits you and your family, complete with a private pool, hot tub, elevator and it's dog friendly! Lots of deck space to relax and savor the...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 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.

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!

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.