2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

6509 - Sandcastle

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Let the sunrise and ocean waves wake you up in the mornings at Sandcastle! This 6 bedroom 6 bathroom oceanfront home...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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...

5745 - Whalebone Pierview

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW IN 2025: New mattress in the master bedroom, and new bunk bed. Community Elevator will be out of service until May 25, 2026. Beautiful Outer...

  • Nags Head
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

335 | Octopus's Garden

This tastefully decorated home is very spacious and is within easy walking distance of the Beach (just 365 feet to Beach Access at Third Street). The great location is sure to be a hit with your family, is convenient to area shopping, Movie...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Surfin' Sadie's

OCEANVIEW Avon - Dolphin Lane - Bring the family and your surf, body and paddle boards to appreciate the sand and surf from this light and bright oceanside home. SURFIN' SADIE'S is just a fast walk to the street’s private beach access and in just...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

K7312 Banks Breeze 4 Bedroom Home at The...

Welcome to Banks Breeze at The Tides Oceanfront Community by KEES Vacations! New for 2026: Village Beach Club and Westside Athletic Club included with your stay! At The Tides, you can indulge in a unique vacation experience like no other, destined...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Atlantic Paradise

Need your own piece of paradise? Your search is over with this picture-perfect Southern Shores home located across the street from the calming waters of the Atlantic Ocean. So close to the ocean you can smell the salty air and hear the waves...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

K9009 Parrotdise 7 bedroom home at Ocean...

Welcome to Parrotdise by KEES Vacations! Recently Upgraded: New Smart TVs in every room Record player in living room Polywood Adirondack furniture on decks New outdoor lighting New flooring New furniture Updated ceiling fans New Keurig coffee/latte...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...