2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

Ocean's 13

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathroom / 2 Half BathroomsOBX memories are priceless! From the moment you walk into this home, it feels like your home. Countless personal touches, a entirely equipped gourmet kitchen combined with a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Aqua Moon

“Aqua Moon" is the perfect destination for your family’s next vacation. This beautiful, oceanfront 3-bedroom home in Kitty Hawk has a large deck for watching the sunrise and if you lucky you can catch the dolphins playing! Take a stroll early...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

OB-101 | Ocean House

Newly Constructed! Experience the best, most modern, upscale development on the Outer Banks at the new Ocean Breeze Townhouse Complex located just one row back from the Beach in Kill Devil Hills. Your group is sure to appreciate the high-end...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Shared Dreams

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Perfect Place for the Adventurous SpiritMake memories that'll last a lifetime at Shared Dreams! Situated in Section Q of the Ocean Sands neighborhood...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

The Crystal

Tucked away in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla, this charming 4-bedroom oceanside home is a perfect example of relaxed coastal living done right. While it may not be flashy, it shines where it matters most—thoughtfully cared for, lovingly...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...

804 | Moon Shadow

This terrific South Nags Head beach home has so much to offer, starting w/ expansive Ocean Views and Beach Access just steps away (175 Ft. to James Street Beach Access). Large open, covered decking on three sides of the home provide great vistas of...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

The Porch Life

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Worry Free by the SeaWelcome to The Porch Life — a no-fuss, no-frills family beach house that’s all about comfort, connection, and location...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

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...