- Air Tours
- Amusements
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- Bike Rentals
- Birding Spots
- Boat Ramps
- Boat Rentals
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- Fishing
- Fishing Charters
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- Marinas
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- Sailing Tours
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- Surfboard Rentals
- Surfing
- Surfing Lessons
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- Tours
- Wakeboarding
- Water Skiing
- Wild Horse Tours
- Wine and Beer Tours
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Surfing For Autism
July 17th, 2025 - July 19th, 2025 -
Outer Banks Skim Jam
July 25th, 2025 - July 27th, 2025 -
Meet a Banker Horse in Nags Head
July 28th, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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.
This spacious home is equipped w/all the amenities necessary for an unforgettable Outer Banks Vacation! Nicely decorated & very well stocked, this home offers the luxury of Views of the Ocean & Jockeys Ridge, & is located a short walk from the Beach (approx. 350 ft. to Small St. Beach Access). If shopping or sightseeing are in your plans, this home is a great choice as it is convenient to several shopping areas, multiple restaurants, & area attractions including Jockey's Ridge State Park & the Wright Brothers National Monument. Like to Golf? Each Rental Guest receives Kilmarlic Golf K-Club Privileges. Ground Level: Parking for 4 Cars, Steps to Covered Entry, Screen Porch w/Hot Tub , Rec. Room w/Pool Table, TV, Stereo, & Wet Bar w/Mini-Fridge, Half Bath, Access to Private Swimming Pool - Open Seasonally , Enclosed Outside Shower, & Charcoal Grill. Mid Level: 4 Bedrooms (2 Private Suites w/Queen, Full Baths & TV & 2 w/Duo Bunks & TV), 1 Full Hall Bath, Den w/Full Size Refrigerator & TV, Covered Porch, & Sun Deck w/Deck Furniture. Top Level: Living/Dining/Kitchen Area, TV, DVD, Half Bath, 2 Bedrooms (2 Private Suites w/Kings, & TV, Full Baths w/Jacuzzi's, & Sun Deck. Features Include: C/AC & Heat, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, 3 Full Size Refrigerators, Phone, 9 TVs, DVD, 2 Stereo's w/CD, Wireless Internet, Ceiling Fans, Baby Equipment (High Chair), & Deck & Pool Furniture. No Pets. This is a Non-Smoking Unit.
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
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.”
Build everlasting family vacation memories at Memory Maker, a lovely 6-bedroom vacation rental in Nags Head! Memory Maker has been updated with all-new furnishings, renovated bathrooms, new oversized flat screen TVs, and more! Memory Maker features 6 bedrooms, including 2 king beds and 3 queens. Two sets of bunk beds are perfect for young adults or kids to relax at the end of the day. Both en suite bedrooms have their own balconies. Updated bathrooms include double vanities. This home boasts an open floor plan with beautifully updated flooring throughout. The kitchen and dining areas feature quartz countertops plus all the amenities you need for meal-prep and family gatherings.Your family is sure to enjoy a movie night around the 65" TV in the living area! Head down to the rec room for a game of pool, play Xbox on the other 65" TV, or snuggle fireside. Sun and covered decks allow for stunning views of both the sunrise and sunset. Memory Maker also features a private 12x24 saltwater pool and hot tub. The pool area has an outdoor shower, outdoor sink, and bar. The back yard also contains a private sand lot for outdoor fun!Spend your days lounging on the beach, located just across the street via the semi-private beach access south of the Surfside Hotel (approximately 317' away). Updates for 2025 include all-new siding, entry and slider doors, windows, and a new outdoor shower. The decks, railings, and exterior stairs have been power washed and stained, as well!Pets welcome! Limited to 2 dogs, 60-pound limit, please. The owners of Memory Maker have recently added a fenced-in dog run for your fur baby! This feature is perfect for dogs who become bored inside all day and appreciate spending time outside. Your 4 legged family member can get exercise and enjoy the outdoor fresh air within the security and safety of this spacious, enclosed area. A built-in doggy door adds to the convenience, as your pet can enter the enclosure safely from the mid level door of the house, meaning YOU don’t have to go down to let him in! It even comes with a waste station and a red fire hydrant! Now open for partial stays November through December! 3-night minimum required. For guest convenience, sheets and towels will be supplied, and your beds will be freshly made!Memory Maker is close to shops, restaurants, and attractions, including multiple fishing piers, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Jockey's Ridge State Park.The private pool is open the 2nd week of May through the 2nd week of October. No dogs in the pool. For beach access, use the walkway at First Colony Inn that crosses over just south of the Surfside Hotel. Please do not access the beach through the Surfside Hotel. Layout:Lower Level: Large covered porch, bedroom with two bunk bed sets, game room with adjoining TV lounge area, hall bath and laundry, and exit to poolside patio.Mid Level: King en suite with private ocean-facing balcony, 3 queen bedrooms, hall bath and sound-facing deck, accessed by two of the queen bedrooms.Top Level: Kitchen, great room with ocean-facing terrace, dining area, king en suite with a semi-private bath, and a private sound-facing deck.
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
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!
Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Elevator not operational October & November 2025. This spacious, well-maintained dune front condo is located on the first floor. You and your family will love the furnished deck and community pool! Enjoy the master bedroom suite with his and hers closets, garden Jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. Heron Cove offers an elevator for your convenience and covered/uncovered parking. Enjoy the new renovations of the Lanai deck and glass sliding doors. This condo will certainly be a great choice for your next Outer Banks vacation!5507 S Virginia Dare Trail, Unit 101N, Nags Head, NC 27959 BEDDING:1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 1 Trundle.AMENITIES:Central Heat and Air, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer and Dryer, Cable TVs, Telephone, Jacuzzi, Furnished Deck, Elevator, Community Charcoal Grills, Washer & Dryer, Community Pool, Wireless Internet, Covered Parking.LEVEL 1:Living Area with Flat Screen TV with Surround Sound and New Couch and Chairs, Deck Access, Wet Bar, Kitchen, Dining Area with Dining Table and Chairs and Deck Access, King Master Bedroom Suite, Jacuzzi Tub, TV and Deck Access, Queen Master Bedroom with Deck Access, Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk and Trundle with Deck Access, Full Bath, Half Bath, Laundry Area.
- Nags Head
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Whenever you need a break from the beach, Cloud Nine is a great place for some creative renewal. This very cool shop was established here in 1988, and its since been a favorite for locals and visitors looking for unique creations from Outer Banks and regional artisans -- pottery, paintings, jewelry -- but especially to indulge one’s own creative yearnings by making earrings or a necklace, or who knows? There’s a vast selection -- the largest on the beach -- of the prettiest beads of all sizes and colors, including authentic trade and vintage beads, gorgeous seaglass and other jewelry-making supplies to choose from to fashion say, an ankle bracelet or headband.And if you don't know how to start, owner Ginnie Flowers and her staff offer weekly classes and workshops, specializing in seaglass wire wrapping and beading. Along with sharing her talents and supporting over 50 local artists and designers, Ginnie gives back to the community in a number of other ways. She contributes to Dare County’s Arts Council, Animal Rescue, Surfrider Foundation and, to encourage children's literacy, she started a "Read for Beads" program.You'll not want to miss Ginnie's treasure of a shop, tucked away near a corner in Pirate's Quay Shopping Center, just south of the YMCA. What better way to spend the day but by making something beautiful to wear or give as a gift? Cloud Nine offers the best kind of Outer Banks souvenir: one crafted with your own hands.
Night climbing starts in June of 2019! FFAP is an Aerial Adventure Park overlooking the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Platforms range from 12 feet to 50 feet high. Climbers take the action into their own hands by choosing to go on the easiest of the courses (Tropical Storm) or going all the way up to the most difficult (Category 5). The platforms are installed on utility poles. From an aerial view the course looks like outer bands branching out from the central tower, which is the Eye of the Hurricane. There are 6 courses with 7 obstacles on each course. The obstacles are designed around a beach theme using ropes, cables, wood, barrels, stir-ups, and even a hammock. The higher up the central spiral staircase you go, the more difficult the obstacles are. At the end of each course there is a short zip back to the central tower. Have no fear, climbers will be in a harness and on belay for the duration of the climb. Typically climbers will complete 3-4 courses (21-28 obstacles) during the 2 hour climb. Guides take care of the climbers and make sure everyone stays safe! So bring the whole family and experience and adventure like never before!
Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for 2016! Braids by Life on a Sandbar & Braids is about fun and creating memories. We specialize in: braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, as well as henna tattoos, air brush tattoos, stepping stones, and making your own sand art creations. We offer fun for the whole family and are great for birthday parties. In addition to braids and braid services, we offer many activities to choose from, and we can accommodate big parties. Just call to make a reservation in either location of Nags Head or Corolla. Snow Cones are hand made in the Corolla location only. Many toppings to choose from and very refreshing, great for a summer.
Here’s the place to go for some healthy entertainment when the weather is too hot, too rainy or too cold. Situated at Milepost 10 off the Bypass on the border of Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, The OBX Bowling Center is the only bowling alley on the Outer Banks. It’s big enough to handle large groups and parties,but the friendly staff also welcomes last-minute visits from a couple, an individual or a family who wants to play a couple of games and grab a slice of pizza.
The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness, camp and recreational/lap swimming are available to participate in!