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Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Dune Diamond

Located in the heart of Nags Head, "Dune Diamond" is that rare gem that multi-generational families desire. Boasting beautiful views and spacious living quarters, this home provides comfort, privacy, togetherness and fun for all ages.  Spend your...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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...

Carolina Oasis 462-B

Have a relaxing vacation at a real Carolina Oasis! This beautifully maintained home, located in the Southridge subdivision of Nags Head at Milepost 13, is not only within walking distance to Jockey’s Ridge State Park, but is also walking distance...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

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...

Ocean Wynns

Ocean Wynns is a wonderful Oceanside home, with Outstanding Ocean views and large furnished decks. Only 20 yards to the Direct Beach Access. One of our top floor bedrooms has a private Oceanside Deck with Beautiful Sunrise views! The screened porch...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

While beer and wine are found in many stores across the Outer Banks, you will need to visit a state-regulated ABC Store (Alcoholic Beverage Control) to purchase liquors. ABC stores are the only stores in North Carolina licensed to sell spirituous...

When you ask locals in the Nags Head area where to get local seafood, they’ll almost certainly recommend Austin’s, not only because the market has been in business since 1960, but also because it sells only “fresh from the...

A friendly staff and small town atmosphere makes this well-equipped grocery store a pleasure to shop at, and many visitors come regularly on their annual vacation. Situated on the oceanfront next to Jennette’s Pier, this local family-owned...

Waterfront Beer Garden serving up the award-winning beer from the Lost Colony Brewery. Kick back on our deck at one of the dozens of waterside tables. We encourage you to pack your own picnic, order a pizza delivery or bring some take/out food from...

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

There’s a world of great taste waiting at Outer Banks Olive Oil Co., a unique shop in the heart of Nags Head that has plenty of flavor to go around. From daily samples of unique oils and vinegars, to wine and beer tastings, to fresh coffee...

This modest deli and convenience store at Milepost 10 off the U.S. 158 Bypass is not just any Citgo gas station stop. As the sign in the window boasts, it’s the “Best Lunch Deli on the Beach,” and many locals would agree. Their...