2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Good Trouble

Pup stays FREE offer! Bring your best friend along for a beach escape. New bookings for November 2026 - March 2027 are eligible. Limited time offer - don't miss out! Longer Stays 'til Next May! 10% discount for 10 nights, 20% discount for 14...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Sal's House

OCEANVIEW Salvo – Monitor Ln. – Located in the Colony Community of Salvo, this beach box home is ideal for your summer vacation. You’ll always feel at home at SAL’S HOME. Ample gravel parking in the front of the home means you can invite...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

The Lucky Ducker

“The Lucky Ducker” (formerly Bella Vista) is a lovely beach house close to the beach with a private pool! The pool deck has plenty of room for you to lounge while the kids splash and play! The cabana bar, beside the hot tub, has easy access...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

K0651 Wave Watcher at Sand Castle Villag...

Welcome to Wave Watcher! Imagine drinking your morning coffee in a comfortable Adirondack chair and watching the waves rolling in and out while listening to their constant rhythm. You can almost feel the mist on your face as the ocean casts its...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

467 | Family Times

This Beautiful Vacation Home will refresh and revitalize you, making it a family tradition for years to come. Experience the charm of this lavish and creatively designed Vacation Home that offers the luxury of your own Private 14 x 24 Concrete...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Mabuhay

Mabuhay is perfect for your next family vacation. The main living area boasts inviting coastal decor complete with an updated kitchen ready for your family meals. 3 bedrooms are conveniently located on the first level with the master bedroom...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Island Time

OCEANFRONT Hatteras — Durant Station Condominiums, Unit 305 — Are you ready for ISLAND TIME? Located on the third floor of this oceanfront condominium complex at Durant Station, this three-bedroom/two-bath unit is the ideal place to appreciate...

  • Hatteras
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...