2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

5212B - John and June's Place

MP 7.3. Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2025: Enlarged Bedroom with King Bed! John and June's Place has everything you need for your Outer Banks vacation! This AirBNB...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

1820 - The Lost Sapphire

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: New fortified roof, salt water pool pump, expanded cement pool deck (add’l 250 sq feet). NEW FOR...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Raven's Nest 425-A

Welcome to Raven’s Nest, centrally located just a short walk from the beautiful beaches of Nags Head, as well as many restaurants, activities, and more! This 3-bedroom oceanside home offers plenty of space, with a large top level living area with...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

OFF THE HOOK

Overview Everything you can imagine and experience packed into one of the best vacation homes built on the Outer Banks. Off The Hook is a custom-designed semi-oceanfront home in Corolla with over 6,000 square feet of living space. This...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

THE CIRCLE R

Relax at this cozy beach cottage, “The Circle R” in Southern Shores, located Oceanside off of Route 12 (Duck Road) Between Kitty Hawk and Duck. You will immediately feel at home when you walk in, finding a very comfortable environment with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
6/12 - 6/19
$2,939  $3,210
$271 off
7/10 - 7/17
$3,206  $3,507
$301 off
7/31 - 8/7
$3,356  $3,507
$151 off
8/28 - 9/4
$2,088  $2,159
$71 off
9/18 - 9/25
$1,725  $1,764
$39 off
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

K0904 Beach Haven at Sea Dunes

Welcome to Beach Haven at Sea Dunes by KEES Vacations! Located near the border of Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, Beach Haven is the perfect spot for your family getaway. Just a short walk to the beach, this home offers ocean views to enjoy...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

5786 - After All

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Come enjoy one of the best locations in South Nags Head. This cottage has been remodeled to give it that "Old Nags Head" feel, while providing all...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

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...