2026 Buxton Activities Guide

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Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

SEA FOR YOURSELF

“Sea For Yourself” why your family will love this oceanfront home with 2,600 square feet of living area, 1,700 plus square feet of decking and panoramic ocean views! Freshly painted interior & exterior, and additional seating on dune...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Time and Tide

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Lighthouse Rd. – The tide may ebb and flow, but time has a way of standing still at TIME AND TIDE, a charming cedar shake home perched on Hatteras Island’s pristine seashore and located in a peaceful cul de sac...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

MoonDance OBX

Step into this breathtaking beach house, recently renovated and impeccably styled by the Urban Cottage interior design team. Despite the allure of Duck's vibrant offerings and the nearby beach, the irresistible charm of this home might tempt you to...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Sign of the Fish

Located in Frisco| 7 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half BathWelcome you to the idyllic vacation abode of your dreams, located amidst the pristine shores of Hatteras Island. Sign of the Fish, located in the heart of Frisco, offers photogenic...

  • Frisco
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

SONS OF THE SEA

Relax and enjoy this brightly decorated cottage which includes a private pool. Just a short stroll from the ocean (383 yards) with direct beach access. Very clean and comfortable home with amenities galore!Level 1:4 bedrooms (1 with Queen with TV...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/23 - 5/30
$1,784  $2,010
$226 off
5/30 - 6/6
$2,193  $2,474
$281 off
6/6 - 6/13
$2,623  $2,858
$235 off
6/13 - 6/20
$2,716  $3,018
$302 off
6/20 - 6/27
$2,723  $3,235
$512 off
6/27 - 7/4
$2,907  $3,235
$328 off
7/11 - 7/18
$3,044  $3,235
$191 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,044  $3,235
$191 off
7/25 - 8/1
$2,973  $3,235
$262 off
8/1 - 8/8
$2,985  $3,235
$250 off
8/8 - 8/15
$2,592  $2,749
$157 off
8/15 - 8/22
$2,377  $2,518
$141 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,213  $2,394
$181 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,958  $2,119
$161 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,834  $1,981
$147 off
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

24 BY THE SHORE

24 By The Shore is beach living 24 hours a day! And you can start early by not waiting in traffic with a Friday check in! The layout of this beautiful oceanside home is perfect for a family or families with bedrooms located on opposite sides of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4/10 - 4/17
$1,544  $1,825
$281 off
6/5 - 6/12
$3,917  $4,119
$202 off
7/3 - 7/10
$4,688  $4,749
$61 off
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Eileen's Way 58-D

Eileen's Way, located on the northern beaches of the Outer Banks, is sure to be your restful haven! This home is pet-friendly (dogs only), so bring your fur baby along for the trip.Nestled on a quiet street, you are sure to enjoy this delightful...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Buxton Woods

Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...

We are Daniel, Kate and Brooke, a team of experienced documentary portrait and wedding photographers from Hatteras Island. We Love creating stunning and meaningful photographs. Our style is natural, bold, and sincere. Our work highlights unscripted...

Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...