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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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.
Magnificent ocean views from decks and just about every room in this lovely beach cottage located in South Nags Head! Just 38 skips (yes, we skipped it!) to the beach for sun, sand and surf! Great for families with the lifeguarded beach at your beach access Memorial Day through Labor Day. Unique split level design makes this fabulous property one of a kind. Each bedroom is tucked away privately throughout the property in a split-level floor plan on both levels, offering character and design to its fullest.Enjoy plenty of decks and hammocks with great ocean views and experience the true meaning of “No Wake Zone”! Still the same perfect location...close to Oregon Inlet, Pirates Cove Marina, Restaurants, Bodie Island Lighthouse, North Carolina Aquarium, Lost Colony Outdoor Drama, and Elizabethan Gardens. Not to mention shopping, groceries, and watersports. Stop by the marina to see the catch of the day or just relax on the deck for a snooze in a hammock. Feeling adventurous? Take a drive to Corolla to see the wild horses or hang glide at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, hosting the largest sand dune on the east coast.Find yourself enjoying the luxuries of a screened-in porch on the top level with room for outdoor dining & a covered balcony for those sunny days, that you hope will never end. The lounge area on the ground level is fully equipped for a memorable BBQ together with a grill, eating area, hammock & seating for your family! Whatever your dream vacation is... “No Wake Zone” will have it! Perfect property for family or couples getaway!Upper Top-Level: King Bedroom with 32” TV, Private Deck Access, and Access to Hall Full Bathroom.Top-Level: Living Room with 42” TV, DVD Player, Stereo, and Deck Access, Fireplace Not Operational; Dining Room with Table (seats 8); Kitchen with Bar (seats 3), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Screened Porch.Upper Mid-Level: Queen Bedroom with 32” TV.Mid-Level: Queen Bedroom with 32” TV; Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and 32” TV; Hall Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom, Laundry Closet.Extras: Basketball Goal, Beach Equipment (beach chairs, umbrellas, beach buggy, kids shovel & buckets), Cornhole Boards, Distance to the Beach: 164 ft., Dogs Allowed (2), Fish Cleaning Table, Grill (Gas), Horseshoe Pits, Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, Milepost: 19.5, No Smoking, Outdoor Ping Pong Table, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 3 Cars, Tetherball, WiFi.Additional amenity details: Hot tubs are available year-round. Fireplace seen in photos is non-functioning and not available for use.All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go, stocking up your cooler with refreshments to enjoy at the beach or piling up on beer and wine for a party, Brew Thru is a fun and unique experience all vacationers need to see for themselves. Drive-Through Beer & Gear Brew Thru is Your One-Stop Shop at the Beach The year was 1977, and Dana and Becky Lawrentz were chatting with friends over brews in their hometown of Akron, Ohio. They got to talking about a gas station convenience store in the area that had built a makeshift drive-through. Everyone agreed it would be pretty great if you could actually drive through a convenience store and pick up everything you needed without getting out of the car. But what would you call a place like that? Well, you’d call it a Brew Thru. It was an idea they couldn’t shake, so the Lawrentzes moved to the Outer Banks and built the first Brew Thru with the help of a partner. The idea was that people could come buy everything they would need for their trip to the beach—beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks, ice—without getting out of the car. That same year, a t-shirt salesman visiting the store and talked them into adding t-shirts to their product line—and 44 years later there are now more than five million Brew Thru t-shirts out in the wild. The Lawrentzes’ daughter Brandy and her husband Philip Foreman purchased the business from them in 2002, and they now operate five locations across the Outer Banks.“We love being the one-stop shop for folks on the way to their beach house,” Foreman says. “Our car tenders are the friendliest people at the beach. We’re here to greet you, get you everything you need for your trip, load it up in the trunk for you, and have you leaving with a smile on your face.” The store is quite expansive, featuring more than 100 brands of beer, dozens of wines and even a vast selection of cigars—not to mention all the snacks, t-shirts and other gear. To make ordering a little easier, customers in line get a menu—fondly known as the Summer-y—that outlines everything available at the store. These Summer-ies are also available in many of the beach rentals, which allows vacationers to decide what they want before driving through. For customers who would like to get out and stretch their legs, there’s the Brew Thru Shop in Kill Devil Hills, where you can find their world famous t-shirts and other gifts. New t-shirt designs are created each year, making a yearly Brew Thru t-shirt a favorite of locals and annual visitors to the Outer Banks. The Foremans both grew up in the Outer Banks, and they love that Brandy’s parents’ vision for a friendly and convenient place for people to grab their brews and other beach stay essentials is continuing to flourish. “Our family has been welcoming people to the Outer Banks since 1977,” Foreman says. “We love this beautiful place, and we want everybody to get to enjoy it.”
Beach Dreamin is what you do all year long—this is where you finally get to live it! Located just over 600 feet from the public beach access and less than half a mile from Whalebone Junction, this colorful, comfortable retreat is perfectly placed for an easy trip to Jennette’s Pier, Oregon Inlet, or a slow afternoon wandering Roanoke Island.Inside, this five-bedroom, tri-level home has been recently updated with vibrant coastal décor and quality furnishings that make it feel like home—but with a little more sunshine. The kitchen is spacious and fully stocked with stainless steel appliances—ready for a seafood boil or a pancake breakfast before the beach. There’s plenty of room to gather around the dining table or kick back in the living room, and the downstairs rec room is a favorite for movie nights, ping pong tournaments, and late-night snacks from the kitchenette. All top and mid-level bedrooms have an attached private bathroom for your comfort and convenience.Start your morning with coffee and a view of the ocean on the east-facing decks, spend the day by the pool or on the shore, and wrap it up with a soak in the hot tub under the stars. At Beach Dreamin, the pace is easy, the memories come naturally, and the beach is always just steps away.Top-Level: Living Room with Smart TV, Fireplace (Gas), and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 9) and Deck Access; Kitchen with Bar (seats 6), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), 2 Dishwashers, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; King Master Bedroom with Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom.Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; King Master Bedroom with Smart TV and Attached Full Bathroom; Master Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk Bed and Trundle with Smart TV and Attached Full Bathroom. Ground-Level: Rec Room with Smart TV, Ping Pong Table, Kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, and sink), and Deck Access; King Bedroom with Smart TV; Hall Full Bathroom. Extras: Distance to the Beach: 665 ft., Elevator, Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 5 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (20 x 8), WiFi.Additional Amenity Details: Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15.All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast to evening meals are available, and a wide range of retail providers as well as health and beauty services. Beachwear to boats, nutrition to nails and everything in between!
Your family will love the warm and inviting character of the Culpepper Beach Home located on the Oceanfront in the Heart of the "Nags Head Historic District" where there are no public beach access points. You will be surrounded only by neighboring guests and homeowners. Comfortable and relaxing, this home is perfect for vacationers seeking a quiet, peaceful location that is also convenient to area shops and restaurants. With views of the Atlantic, wrapped around covered porches that capture the Ocean Breeze, and a wide, uncrowded Beach, you are sure to feel refreshed and energized. Ground Level: Parking for 4 Cars, Basketball Hoop, and Hammock. Mid Level: Living Area, TV, Dining Area, Seating for Ten (10), Large Kitchen Area, Den Area, TV, DVD, Ocean Views, Laundry Area, Bedroom w/King, Full Bath w/Walk-In Shower, Half Bath, Large Wrap Around Porch w/Deck Furniture, Built-In Seating, 2 Enclosed Outside Showers, and Sand Path to Beach. Top Level: 4 Bedrooms (1 w/King; 1 w/Queen; 1 w/2 Singles; 1 w/Bunk Set), Ocean Views; Half Bath; and Full Hall Bath w/Tub/Shower. Features include: C/AC-Heat, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Ice Maker, 2 TVs, DVD, Wireless Internet, Ceiling Fans, and Deck Furniture. No Pets Allowed. No Smoking Allowed.
For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with 4 locations. Visitors are treated to a unique shopping experience in our main store in Jarvisburg, as well as our beach stores in Corolla, Duck, and Nags Head. Explore room after room filled with décor for your home and coastal fashions for both men and women. Discover the brands you really want, like, Vera Bradley, Vineyard Vines, La Mer Luex, Simply Southern, Lindsay Phillips, Scout, Pandora, Kameleon, Brighton, Spartina, Tommy Bahama, Southern Tide and Salt Life and Old Guys Rule - all under one roof! Don’t forget the gourmet market, or shop our beautiful linens for your bedroom and bath. We also feature coastal books and fine art, or just a whimsical fun gift to bring home to family and friends. Stop by soon and don’t forget to try our estate grown wines in our stores or visit our vineyard and winery, Sanctuary Vineyards, located adjacent to the original Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg. Most know The Cotton Gin as a must-stop shop for fine gifts, beachwear, souvenirs and so much more, but this retailer has a long-standing history within the Outer Banks. A local landmark that holds almost a century of memories, The Cotton Gin started from humble beginnings and continues to adapt to the times and tourists. Tommy Wright’s family has been in the Outer Banks for nearly 200 years. His great-great grandfather, Jacob Francis Wright, shipwrecked in Duck back in the early 1800s. Calling these barrier islands his new home, Wright and his family acclimated to their new environment. Adaptation is a common theme for the Wright family. Tommy and his wife Candace, who continue to steer The Cotton Gin, have seen not only their business change with the times, but the Outer Banks as a vacation destination as well. A farm market in Jarvisburg eventually transformed and flourished into several retail locations dotting the Outer Banks. “As the area changed and tourism took off in the 1960s, the family saw people coming for vacations, so they began to grow vegetables and things developed from there,” says Tommy Wright. The Wright family expanded upon the farm market and began to remodel a working cotton gin, later transforming the gin into The Cotton Gin general store in the late 1960s. While the additions to the farm store drew visitors, it was their encounters with the Wright family that kept people coming back year after year, which is something that remains true today.
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 names such as Wicked Tuna, Columbia, Avid, Sunbum, Yeti Coolers, Icemule Coolers, Dude Shoes, Salt Life, Performance Fishing Clothing, Eyewear, Fishing tackle, Surfboards and more!
Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear and resort wear. Get all your souvenirs, suntan lotions, beach towels, floats, kites, and more. The only 1 stop shop on the beach.
Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying … or playing … in no time! Always dreamed of being a mermaid? Kitty Hawk Kites carries Fin Fun Mermaid Tails and also offers Mermaid Swim Lessons too! Kitty Hawk Kites also produces more than 20 events annually, including several kite festivals on the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Mall is a large outdoor shopping center featuring everything you need for sun, fun and shopping. Located at MP 14 in Nags Head, the large shopping center features a wide variety of food & beverage providers; everything from breakfast to evening meals are available, and a wide range of retail providers as well as health and beauty services. Beachwear to boats, nutrition to nails and everything in between!
Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and our easy to shop layout allows you to find your next purchase a breeze.
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 best selection of Souvenirs anywhere on the Outer Banks. Enjoy your vacation! Independently owned by a member of one of the Outer Banks’ oldest families, the Ben Franklin store is stocked with just about everything a visitor would need to go to the beach. Ben Franklin stores were once part of a five-and-dime retail empire, with about 2,500 locations across the country in its heyday. As decades passed and the times and customers began to change, many closed their doors, leading to fewer than 150 of these nostalgic shops. Nags Head Ben Franklin, however, has withstood the test of time and adapted to the needs of its customers to provide a memorable shopping experience on the Outer Banks. Debbie Terry Tolson, manager of the Ben Franklin location in Nags Head, recalls working with former owner Tommie Daniels. Daniels’ father, Moncie Daniels, started the business in downtown Manteo in the early 1900s. The Daniels family has been a longstanding fixture in the Outer Banks business community—Moncie even sold gas to the Wright brothers in 1903. Tommie, with an excellent business mind, saw the opportunity the new Bypass presented and, in 1977, he opened the Nags Head location of Ben Franklin. He was one of the first businesses on the Bypass,” Tolson says.In addition to a new location, the Ben Franklin store saw a new group of customers. “People would come from all around because Tommie had a little bit of everything—it was more like a five and 10 then,” Tolson explains. “As he went to the beach, he began to get more tourists, so he started catering more and more to visitors.” Today, the 21,000-square-foot souvenir shop quickly catches the attention of anyone driving by thanks to the ocean-themed mural that decorates the façade of the building, painted by local artist Rob Snyder. This Ben Franklin location has become the must-stop shop for both first-time visitors to the area and generations of families who escape to the Outer Banks annually. Tolson credits the great prices and friendly customer service to the success of the location, which keeps families returning.“People come in all the time and tell me, ‘my grandmother or my grandfather used to bring me here and now I’m bringing my children,’” she shares. “One of my favorite parts about working here is seeing the people come back year after year.”
Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering great customer service, we strive to bring the latest fashions and the most popular brands to our store, while constantly staying in touch with the latest trends. Our store remains one of the most unique shops on the east coast as we offer a huge variety of products, ranging from lifestyle apparel and custom clothing to handcrafted jewelry and gifts.