2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

GRANDE ATLANTIS

Tucked beside a saltwater pool, the cabana bar at Grande Atlantis hides a full bath, bar-height seating, and built-in surround sound, and that is only the beginning at this 10-bedroom oceanfront home from Carolina Designs in Kill Devil Hills...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

K0710 Coast Time 2 Bedroom Condo at Croa...

Welcome to Coast Time by KEES Vacations! Croatan Surf Club will make you feel like you are at your own private, exclusive resort, with both indoor and outdoor community pools for year-round enjoyment. That combined with the great views, and you...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Ocean's Allure KIN-11

Your dream OBX vacation is waiting at Ocean's Allure! This luxurious Hatteras Island vacation rental offers 4,000 square feet of resort-style design and upscale furnishings. Oceanfront vacationing doesn't get any better than this! Amazing ocean...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. 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...

New Wave CD-14

Offering both sunset and sunrise views from the open and covered decks, you will have the vacation of a lifetime at New Wave! Custom-built and uniquely designed with a modern coastal feel, guests will be pampered by all the amenities that are...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

TRIPLE PLAY

Triple Play is located on a cul-de-sac in a gated community. It’s only a short walk to the beach access (350 yards) and tennis. Golf and shopping are located across from the Spindrift subdivision at The Currituck Club.Level 1:Recreation room with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
8/23 - 8/30
$3,381  $4,299
$918 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,024  $3,734
$710 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,886  $3,452
$566 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,569  $3,078
$509 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,569  $3,078
$509 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,588  $3,078
$490 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,697  $3,078
$381 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,697  $3,078
$381 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,276  $2,513
$237 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,276  $2,513
$237 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,125  $2,362
$237 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,125  $2,362
$237 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,224  $2,362
$138 off
11/22 - 11/29
$2,263  $2,362
$99 off
11/29 - 12/6
$2,263  $2,362
$99 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,263  $2,362
$99 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,306  $2,362
$56 off
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Glory Be

Located in the Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half Bathrooms ATTENTION SUN WORSHIPPERS. This home is steps from the beach and private pool with cabana bar, TV and has FULL SUN ALL DAY. It is one of the sunniest pools in Corolla Light...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/27 - 9/3
$5,132  $6,412
$1,280 off
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



029 | Sun Up

Tastefully decorated in a casual yet elegant style, this fantastic townhome is a true Outer Banks gem featuring Outstanding Ocean Views and a level of comfort that will keep you coming back year after year. Spacious and comfortable with tile floors...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables. 

Lighthouse Horse Rides in Buxton offers horseback riding experiences on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Rides are suitable for ages 8 and up, and Lighthouse Horse Rides works hard to accommodate family members with disabilities. Ride opportunities...