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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...

1830 - Come Monday

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the heart of the Ocean Sands community in Corolla lies In Search of Sea Glass. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Outer Banks condo rental is...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Rush-Slowly 547

Full of old Nags Head charm, Rush-Slowly is a lovely 5-bedroom, 5.5 bath South Nags Head vacation home, located at milepost 17 on Old Oregon Inlet Road, offering some peace and quiet from the noisy summer traffic. Experience unobstructed views of...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Tranquility

*Pets Allowed for 2026 Sit back and relax in this totally refurbished beauty of a home. Seven bedrooms and views galore make this home the jewel that it is. Located in South Nags Head far enough away from the bustle of 'town' but close enough to...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Sea Escape 186-A

Bid farewell to the pressures of everyday life when you enter Sea Escape! The Outer Banks beach life is yours as you take a refreshing dip in the saltwater pool, unwind in the hot tub or relax on the expansive decking. This lovely Duck vacation home...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

FantaSea

Wake up to endless ocean horizons at FantaSea, where luxury meets the rhythm of the sea. Just steps from the sand, this stunning retreat offers panoramic views, a private pool, a hot tub, and breezy spaces designed for unforgettable moments. Sip...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

5435 - Carolina Gray

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax and unwind at Carolina Gray in Nags Head! This stunning Oceanside Outer Banks vacation home will impress from...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Horizons

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Farrow Dr. — When the sun emerges from the point where the sky meets the sea, the promise of a new day is full of memories to be made at HORIZONS, a six-bedroom/four- and two-half-bath home located just across the street from...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 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.

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...

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!