2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

On the Beach

On The Beach – Your OBX Oceanfront Escape Wake up to the magic of the Outer Banks at On The Beach, a stunning semi-oceanfront retreat where every morning begins with the sun rising over the sparkling Atlantic. Sip your coffee on one of the two...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

PIRATES TREASURE

Settle in for movie night in the home theater, then head poolside to the cabana. Pirates Treasure is new to Carolina Designs for 2026, a semi-oceanfront Corolla home with nine bedrooms, nine private baths, an elevator, and a rooftop deck...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

VH114 Sunset Surf at Villas of Hatteras ...

Welcome to Sunset Surf At Villas of Hatteras Landing! The Villas of Hatteras Landing offer guests a relaxing getaway. Arrive at this cozy condo after a magical drive on North Carolina Highway 12, through the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Head to...

  • Hatteras
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

5270 - Sound Harbour

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Sound Harbour, your ultimate Colington Harbour soundfront retreat. This charming vacation home is perfect...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

BLUE WAVE

Your family will love this bright and airy home in Duck. Located on a quiet street, 352 yards from the ocean access, you can enjoy a day on the beach, relax on one of the decks, swim in the large private pool, or soak in the private hot tub. A...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

K7502 Paws N Relax 4 Bedroom Home

Welcome to Paws n Relax by KEES Vacations! Spend your visit on the Outer Banks in serenity at Paws n Relax. When you're not enjoying the short walk to the sandy beach, this spacious and pet-friendly home will provide you and your family a...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Sound Therapy

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Let nature take its course at SOUND THERAPY and wrap you in the peaceful beauty of Pamlico Sound, home to one of the best kiteboarding and windsurfing spots on the East Coast. With seven decks offering...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

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...