2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

BeaContent

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will BeaContent in this Outer Banks vacation getaway that was furnished with your comfort in mind. Offering everything your family needs to create lasting memories plus...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Ride Like the Wind

SEMI-SOUNDFONT Salvo — Wind Over Waves — Whether your want is to slow your pace or fuel an adrenaline rush, you can embrace the journey at RIDE LIKE THE WIND, a seven-bedroom/seven full- and one-half-bath home to fulfill your vacation dreams...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

FantaSea

Wake up to endless ocean horizons at FantaSea, where luxury meets the rhythm of the sea. Just steps from the sand, this stunning retreat offers panoramic views, a private pool, a hot tub, and breezy spaces designed for unforgettable moments. Sip...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Tequila Sunrise

CANALFRONT – Frisco – While the name of this home evokes the emerging dawn, both sunrise and sunset vistas will capture your imagination when you stay at TEQUILA SUNRISE, a four-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath home perched on the edge of a...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

FOR-C-SONS

This beautifully designed home offers everything you and your family could ask for in a vacation getaway. It is a short walk to the beach on a quiet, dead-end street. It has several spacious sundecks where you can enjoy ocean views and a rooftop...

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

656 | Terrill Cottage

Semi-Oceanfront, Kitty HawkThis comfortable Kitty Hawk Semi-Oceanfront home features a great location just across the street from the Ocean & is located only 220 feet from the Beach Access at Tateway Road. Nicely furnished & well-equipped...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

036 | Sandcastle

The "Sandcastle" offers endless views of the Ocean and Beach along with lovely interior spaces designed to keep you coming back year after year. Bright, open and airy, this home provides the ideal location to enjoy all all the Outer Banks have to...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

The Museum of the Sea in Buxton, North Carolina, is a delightful treasure trove for those fascinated by maritime history and culture. This charming museum offers visitors an engaging glimpse into the rich heritage of the coastal region, showcasing...