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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...

All Seasons

This oceanfront property is available to you outfitted for fun for “All Seasons” with a sparkling private pool, hot tub, and a kiddie pool for the tots. You will love the panoramic ocean views from the Great Room and decks. Private pool with...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
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...

Lucy's Place

Welcome to a southern hospitality star at “Lucy’s Place”! This extraordinary destination offers signature décor and an outdoor living space that will keep you coming back! Inside beautiful appointments and top of the line electronics allows...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
SugarLand

SugarLand OBX, nestled in the Outer Banks, is a whimsical candy store offering a colorful world of sweets, treats, and nostalgic experiences. It blends modern innovation with timeless charm, featuring handcrafted ice cream sundaes, cotton candy, and...

1363 - Enchantment by the Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Prepare to escape at Enchantment By The Sea! This spacious 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom Corolla rental has everything you...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

869 | Bali-Hai

"Bali-Hai" is an exceptional family beach home that boasts great Ocean Views, spacious living areas, large decks & a warm & inviting character that will make you feel right at home. Situated on 2 ocean-front lots, your family will be...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Coastal Charm

Outer Banks vacations should be all about families! You will be charmed in this lovely family-friendly vacation property located on the oceanside of Corolla Light Resort. Hardwood flooring runs through the great room and kitchen. Granite...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

BLUE WAVE

Your family will love this bright and airy home in Duck. Located on a quiet street, 352 yards from the ocean access, you can enjoy a day on the beach, relax on one of the decks, swim in the large private pool, or soak in the private hot tub. A...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

4253 - Better Together

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Everything is Better Together! Family, friends and sharing all the amenities that this Osprey Ridge home has to offer...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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.

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!