2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

1613 - Breezy by the Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Breezy By The Sea is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental nestled on the oceanside of Corolla. Located in the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many...

YES ABSOLUTELY

Yes, Absolutely, with its family-friendly design and delightful décor, is where you want to be every summer. This great house has panoramic ocean views, private pool, hot tub, wireless internet access, is close to the Duck Village shops and...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3/7 - 3/14
$1,535  $1,941
$406 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,535  $1,941
$406 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,535  $1,941
$406 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,860  $2,091
$231 off
4/18 - 4/25
$1,813  $2,091
$278 off
4/25 - 5/2
$1,767  $2,091
$324 off
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

311 | Heron's Nest

For 202: Name of property was Level GroundThis oceanside gem is just 450 feet from a private community beach access on Third Avenue. It is nestled in live oak trees that provide a private oasis in the popular Sea Crest Village neighborhood. The...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Namastay Inn CB-15

Namastay Inn has everything you need to create a trove of memories during your family beach vacation. Soak away your cares in the large Hot Springs hot tub with Bluetooth speakers and enjoy the oversized private courtyard with a putting green and a...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
3/29 - 4/5
$2,102  $2,207
$105 off
4/6 - 4/13
$2,117  $2,222
$105 off
5/19 - 5/26
$2,823  $3,233
$410 off
5/27 - 6/3
$3,441  $3,851
$410 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,831  $4,241
$410 off
6/8 - 6/15
$4,770  $6,422
$1,652 off
6/16 - 6/23
$5,806  $7,157
$1,351 off
6/21 - 6/28
$6,309  $7,409
$1,100 off
6/29 - 7/6
$5,977  $7,077
$1,100 off
7/5 - 7/12
$5,809  $6,909
$1,100 off
7/12 - 7/19
$5,990  $7,090
$1,100 off
7/19 - 7/26
$6,253  $7,353
$1,100 off
7/27 - 8/3
$6,274  $7,374
$1,100 off
8/2 - 8/9
$6,309  $7,409
$1,100 off
8/9 - 8/16
$5,635  $6,188
$553 off
8/16 - 8/23
$4,340  $5,440
$1,100 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,051  $4,604
$553 off
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

THE SNAIL SHELL

Enjoy the privacy and convenience of Southern Shores! Enjoy beautiful ocean views and only 100 yards to a beach access! Spacious, updated kitchen and living area. Beautiful hardwood and tile floors throughout. 800 plus square feet rec room and pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
3/7 - 3/14
$2,744  $3,164
$420 off
3/14 - 3/21
$2,744  $3,164
$420 off
3/21 - 3/28
$2,744  $3,164
$420 off
3/28 - 4/4
$3,074  $3,314
$240 off
4/18 - 4/25
$2,955  $3,314
$359 off
4/25 - 5/2
$2,895  $3,314
$419 off
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...

723 | Sea Renity -

Imagine yourself watching the morning sun rise above the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, your family enjoying their day in the sun or just relaxing together as the waves roll in. The dune top gazebo is an outstanding feature & one your family is sure...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Sandi Hill

The private pool keeps you cool, the hot tub soothes your troubles and the spacious furnished decks allow you to check out the views while enjoying ocean breezes. You can bring the family dog too! Great vacation memories are waiting to be made in...

  • Corolla
  • 6 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...