2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Lore Lynn By The Sea

Lore Lynn by the Sea is more than a beach cottage — it’s a welcoming retreat where ocean breezes, juniper wood, and relaxed coastal living come together. Located in the intimate Ocean Sands Section E, this home offers a peaceful setting perfect...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Sandy Toes

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.No problem spending all your time on the beach at ‘Sandy Toes’ with sandy toes. This appealing property has a great location (semi-oceanfront) with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Tranquil Waves

OCEANFRONT Waves - Sea Vista Dr. - Let TRANQUIL WAVES sweep your worries away and dive into effortless vacation bliss! This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath heaven is your ticket to relaxation, entertainment, and a treasure trove of memories...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

Sound Waves

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms"Sound Waves" is ready for your visit! The owners have adopted a musical theme including a charming enormous piano in the great room and unique musical wall decorations throughout the home. Proximity...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Timeless Treasure WHL-1016

Your search for the perfect vacation spot is over when you discover Timeless Treasure. This lovely seaside home features wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean and only 1075 feet to the beach access. The spacious living area on the top level offers a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Carolina Dreamin'

OCEANFRONT – Avon – You’ll be CAROLINA DREAMIN’ after staying in this 4,640 sq. ft. home with 360 degree vistas of the Atlantic to the east, the Pamlico Sound to the west, the National Seashore to the north, and then back to the Atlantic...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

AFTER DUNE DELIGHT

"After Dune Delight" is a bright and open home with cathedral ceilings on the upper level to create plenty of open space!  Enjoy the sunshine and warmth from the top level sun deck as you watch the family splash around in the large private pool...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/31 - 6/7
$2,963  $3,546
$583 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,456  $3,973
$517 off
6/14 - 6/21
$3,992  $4,408
$416 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,404  $4,835
$431 off
8/2 - 8/9
$4,620  $4,835
$215 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,078  $3,241
$163 off

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...