2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Whalecome Home

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsOnly 600 feet to the beach access and offers ocean vistas. This uniquely designed beach home offers plenty of decking to relax and take in the sun! Ground Level: Brand new, entirely...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Salty Soul

Located in Avon | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms Located on a peaceful oceanside street in Avon, Salty Soul, a 4-bedroom/2 bath vacation home is ideally located to allow you to appreciate ocean vistas and simple beach access. Entirely remodeled...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Island Stylin'

OCEANSIDE Frisco — Your private little slice of tranquility awaits at ISLAND STYLIN’, a four-bedroom/three-full and two-half-bath home that sits within walking distance to the beach, yet far, far away from your pre-vacation life. Ideal for the...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Front Row Seats 556-B

Do you have a desire to be serenaded by ocean waters, watch a beautiful sunrise, laugh at dolphin antics and gaze at pelican flybys? Then Front Row Seats is your ticket to fun, relaxation and entertainment. Located on a quiet beach access road with...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

LOFTY VIEW

Sit on top of the world and take in the ocean views from your own paradise! Situated on a tall, semi-oceanfront hill in Duck. You can enjoy the ocean both inside and out on the multiple decks facing the ocean. The home has a reverse floor plan that...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/1 - 5/8
$2,572  $3,543
$971 off
5/8 - 5/15
$2,572  $3,543
$971 off
5/15 - 5/22
$2,572  $3,543
$971 off
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

5852 - Lega Sea

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: All new flooring top level. Located on the oceanfront lies Lega Sea! This charming OBX rental home...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

The Salty Seahorses

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.The Salty Seahorses – Classic Corolla Comfort with a Twist of Fun Welcome to The Salty Seahorses, a family- and pup-friendly retreat in the heart of...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

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...