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Kitty Hawk Kites

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...

Sun Kissed: Cheerfully decorated dog fri...
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Sun Kissed bungalow is a bright and cheerfully decorated pet friendly bungalow offering an enclosed front yard and a convenient walk or bicycle ride to eateries, stores and Silver Lake Harbor. The modern kitchen features granite counter tops and the...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

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...

Landshark:  Dog friendly waterfront home...

Appreciate beautiful vistas from this outstanding Pet Friendly soundfront home. Landshark is located directly on Pamlico Sound. Unwind and relax, savor countless vistas from the waterside interior or generously furnished deck.3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: 2...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Soundview:  Dog friendly sound front hom...

You will really relax in this outstanding, pet friendly home located directly on the Pamlico Sound. Appreciate some of the most elegant sunrises from the soundside deck which features a hot tub. Soundview offers a 100 foot dock on Pamlico Sound...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

Gray Whale: Fenced Yard | Screened Porch

Gray Whale is a gorgeous coastal bungalow with three bedrooms and two full baths - ideal for a modest family or two couples. Updates include wood floors throughout and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. The open-concept living space and all...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...

Outer Banks Nature Spots

With 150 miles of pristine coastline, and some of the East Coast's largest swaths of undisturbed maritime forest, the Outer Banks is a popular destination for nature lovers. As an important spot on America's "Flyway," which is the route that...

Sea Moor Lake: Harborfront with amazing ...
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This delightfully decorated home is located directly on Silver Lake Harbor. Unwind and savor harbor front living both inside this comfortable home, or outside appreciating a private pool located directly on the water. Amazing harbor vistas from all...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Harbor

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

Educational Activities

On the Outer Banks, it's easy to throw in a little education in with a vacation filled with fun, adventures, and new explorations.

Poker House: Waterfront home on a canal ...

Savor the island’s natural beauty from this Ocracoke vacation bungalow. Located in the Oyster Creek neighborhood over the third bridge, this bungalow overlooks Pamlico Sound and has backyard access to the canal on two sides. It is a boaters or...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Best Outer Banks Sunrise Spots

The Outer Banks is famous for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Outer Banks is to wake up early and watch a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic ocean. With miles of pristine coastline...

Outer Banks Ferry System

Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...

Round Pond offers a beautiful sound side...

Round Pond offers a handsome sound side view with a sandy beach. The reverse floor plan has four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and an open concept great room that has a dry bar, drink refrigerator, and gourmet kitchen. The first level features...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

From surfing lessons and kayak tours to all the gear you’ll need to stay active on the Ocracoke beaches, Ride the Wind Surf Shop has everything under the sun for island visitors who want to uncover all the on-the-water fun that the Outer Banks...