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...

831 | Lion At The Shores

Comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated, Lion At The Shores is a pet friendly home that offers the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room, Pool Table, and a location that is within walking distance of the beach...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

SANDY BOTTOMS

Overview This spacious ocean estate hosts a crowd with ease and capitalizes on ocean proximity by offering amazing beach views from almost every bedroom. Designed with your group's comfort in mind, every bedroom at Sandy Bottoms has a...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

4751 - Purple Passion

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Relax by the sea at Purple Passion! Located just a short walk away from the beach access with shopping and dining nearby, Purple Passion is...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sound Feet Shoes

Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...

Dolphin Watch

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full BathroomsAccessible by 4x4 car only! Dolphin Watch is charmingly located just 3 1/2 miles from the end of the paved road in the Swan Beach area. You will savor unobstructed ocean vistas from both levels...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/3 - 5/10
$2,088  $2,275
$187 off
5/9 - 5/16
$2,313  $2,525
$212 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,612  $2,857
$245 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,675  $2,927
$252 off
6/2 - 6/9
$2,675  $2,927
$252 off
6/9 - 6/16
$2,795  $3,060
$265 off
6/22 - 6/29
$3,110  $3,410
$300 off
7/1 - 7/8
$3,740  $4,110
$370 off
7/8 - 7/15
$3,740  $4,110
$370 off
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...

1763 - Shrimp Bizkit

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for a pet-friendly Corolla vacation rental? Look no further than Shrimp Bizkit! This 7 bedroom, 7.5 bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

Sunshine Daydream

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - South Shore Dr. - Tucked away in a impressive neighborhood, SUNSHINE DAYDREAM is sure to make memories to last a lifetime. You can watch the kids play in the private pool or have a calming moment in the hot tub, appreciating...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Bernice's Dream

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomCavernous, elegantly appointed home providing complete comfort and convenience for your oceanside visit!Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a carport and covered entry, direct path...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...