2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Selahbration

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.A Beautiful Place to Relax Between the Highways of OBXRetreat from the hustle and bustle of every day life at Selahbration! This 5-bedroom, 5-bath...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

4095 - Seas the Moment

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Hot Tub & Resurfaced Pool. Welcome to Seas The Moment, your new favorite Outer Banks vacation home! Located in the Four Seasons...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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...

Sea Breeze 909

Sea Breeze in Avon is the perfect getaway for your next small family Outer Banks vacation. This quaint, pet-friendly Hatteras Island home features plenty of outside seating on the screened porch and sundeck. Take in the ocean views from the crow's...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Love R Shack at the Beach

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2027!Located in Corolla / 10 Bedrooms / 10 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsLocated in the sought-after Buck Island community, this broad getaway combines both sides of a duplex into one sizable vacation home, ideal for...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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...

022 | True Friends

True Friends is an exceptional vacation home situated in the heart of Nags Head that offers a spacious floor plan and gorgeous views of the Ocean and Jockey's Ridge State Park. Spend your vacation on a quiet, uncrowded beach and enjoy the proximity...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

3213 - Seaside Salvation

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED!  Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: 3 king beds and 1 set of twin beds. Seaside Salvation is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located in the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

ALMOST HEAVEN

With the Atlantic surf breaking just beyond the dune line, ALMOST HEAVEN sets the tone before you ever unpack. This Carolina Designs oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills sleeps a crowd in ten bedrooms and sits directly across the street from the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 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...