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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...

1399 - Ocean's Grace

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Your beach spot reserved! Ocean’s Grace will offer canopy set up for guests Memorial Day through...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

Quack Me Up! 155-B

Looking for an affordable Duck vacation home with fantastic amenities and close to the beach access? Quack Me Up! is the place for you! A spacious and well-maintained home and has a great location within the charming Town of Duck. Sound access with...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

BXCHSA21 Cape Top #21A-B

An easy walk from the Buxton Highway 12 shops and restaurants, this top-floor, Cottage Avenue Duplex home has a shared pool, two bedrooms, and is super-close to the beach and ocean. You'll enjoy the semi-oceanfront location, the central AC, the full...

  • Buxton
  • 2 Bedrooms
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...

638 | Doc's Cottage

Your family is sure to enjoy the beauty & nostalgia of this outstanding Nags Head Oceanfront cottage. This home is an excellent example of the traditional "Old Nags Head" architectural style & features a large wrap around screened porch...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

SunFish

Enjoy luxury living when you reserve the SunFish in Nags Head. This is a beautiful 8 bedroom, 7.1 bath oceanfront property located at milepost 16. Four master bedrooms, complete with deck access, provide you ample room for groups. The property’s...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Summer School

CANALFRONT Frisco — Freebooter Ct. — It’s simple to see yourself appreciating the vast variety of Cape Hatteras experiences when you stay at SUMMER SCHOOL, a four-bedroom/three full- and two-half bath home located between the Atlantic Ocean...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 36 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

THE SNAIL SHELL

Enjoy the privacy and convenience of Southern Shores! Enjoy beautiful ocean views and only 100 yards to a beach access! Spacious, updated kitchen and living area. Beautiful hardwood and tile floors throughout. 800 plus square feet rec room and pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.

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.