2026 Buxton Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

360 | Karma's A Beach

6/21/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! "Karma's A Beach" is an exceptional, coastal living inspired, Semi-Oceanfront home offering stunning Ocean Views, a great location to the Beach, and has...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

887 | The Salt House

The Salt House is a magnificent Oceanfront Estate that offers all the perks of modern living! Inviting and beautifully decorated with simple touches that embody the ambiance of coastal living. A 6 paneled window offers amazing ocean views from the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

SEASIDE SERENITY

Overview Escape to waterside tranquility at Seaside Serenity, a seven-bedroom oceanfront home at Milepost 7.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Wraparound porches, cedar shakes, and crisp white trim evoke the feel of classic Carolina beach living...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

STORM WATCH

Take in the gorgeous ocean-to-sound views in “Storm Watch” in the ships watch; catch the breathtaking sunrise and sunsets. You’ll delight in the charm of this well-maintained oceanside home which features five bedrooms, all with their own...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/5 - 9/12
$2,694  $3,096
$402 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,406  $2,751
$345 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,475  $2,751
$276 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,076  $2,237
$161 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,148  $2,237
$89 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,997  $2,087
$90 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,010  $2,087
$77 off
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...

Sweet Home Carolina

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Additional Services: The owners are providing Cabana service with 4 chairs and 1 umbrella to be set up at the beach for you! (Memorial Day - Labor...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

397 | Sea Quest 1

Semi-Oceanfront Beach Cottage, dramatic views that stretch from Ocean to Sound, a fantastic location that affords easy access to the Beach (approx. 600 feet to Ida Street) makes "Sea Quest 1" a smart choice for your Outer Banks vacation. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Feat in the Sand

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — It is no modest feat to find the ideal vacation hideaway, yet FEAT IN THE SAND may come the closest to fulfilling your wish. Settle into four levels of inspired vacation living — thoughtfully refreshed...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...