2026 Corolla Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

7692 - Seaside Serenity

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Seaside Serenity, a charming and spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental. Located in Avon on Hatteras Island...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

WILLOWS HOUSE

Willow's House on the Outer Banks is located in the Nantucket Community in Duck. The Nantucket community offers an indoor community pool, tennis court, the best sound access in Duck, soundfront gazebo and pier that allow you to easily crab, fish...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
5/2 - 5/9
$1,053  $1,157
$104 off
5/16 - 5/23
$1,023  $1,157
$134 off
5/23 - 5/30
$1,159  $1,328
$169 off
5/30 - 6/6
$1,488  $1,603
$115 off
6/20 - 6/27
$1,683  $1,886
$203 off
6/27 - 7/4
$1,881  $2,045
$164 off
7/11 - 7/18
$1,876  $2,045
$169 off
7/25 - 8/1
$1,886  $2,045
$159 off
8/1 - 8/8
$1,854  $2,045
$191 off
8/8 - 8/15
$1,630  $1,791
$161 off
8/15 - 8/22
$1,588  $1,726
$138 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,240  $1,328
$88 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,168  $1,248
$80 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,077  $1,157
$80 off
9/19 - 9/26
$1,098  $1,157
$59 off
9/26 - 10/3
$1,081  $1,157
$76 off
10/3 - 10/10
$1,077  $1,157
$80 off
10/10 - 10/17
$1,077  $1,157
$80 off
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Surfsong

Classic OBX CondoSurfsong is a coastal condo perfect for a family beach escape. Nestled in the Indian Summer Condominium complex, this upper-level retreat blends the nostalgic feel of classic hardwood walls with updated decor for a clean and modern...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

833 | Entropy

Lovely décor, comfortable furnishings and a great location that is within easy walking distance of the Beach make Entropy an excellent choice for your family retreat to the Outer Banks. Only three lots back from the beach w/direct access and...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

WINDWARD WATCH

Enjoy beautiful ocean views from this family-friendly, semi-oceanfront home in Schooner Ridge. In the heart of Duck Village, Schooner Ridge offers three community pools, a fitness center, tennis, playground and more.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with King...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
6/7 - 6/14
$6,756  $7,409
$653 off
6/28 - 7/5
$9,196  $9,676
$480 off
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...

Just For Fun

Just For Fun in Schooner Ridge is tastefully equipped with comfort & convenience for making perfect OBX family memories!  Bursting with beach charm and modern updates, Just For Fun features spacious rooms and stylish character. Recent...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

The Little Mermaid

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Every convenience is yours in this magnificent semi-oceanfront property located in prestigious Pine Island! Relax on any of the decks boasting ocean or...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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 to ask them lots of questions and keep them honest! Call or book today and come see our living history!

Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our farm, in Grandy, on the mainland. Please check our website for current Mustang Mornings dates and details. Meet the rescued Banker horses currently in our care on a self-guided walking tour where you can spend time with...

Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come to Corolla Light's premier attraction located in Corolla Light Town Center. Your family will love this adventure! 

Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses, descendants of the Spanish Mustangs brought to the New World by explorers as long ago as the early 1500s. Because we go to their native habitat, you have the chance to experience much more than just a tour to see these majestic beings; you also get stories...

Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

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 experience the Beach Cruiser and Kayak Safari combination tour to paddle in the placid waterways of the wildlife rich Currituck Sound. The Outer Banks Leader in off road Eco-Adventures! Where the Road  Ends....The Adventure Begins.

Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single, Double, and Jr. Go-Karts, along with Bumper Cars for the entire family. Open May - September.

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...

Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Miss Kitty's Old Time Photos & Gifts

Old Time Photos on the Outer Banks by Miss Kitty's are Fun, Affordable with a variety of costumes from infant to adult and custom-built sets, there is something for everyone. 

Corolla Adventure Golf is Corolla’s newest attraction! The 27-hole Corolla-themed mni-golf course offers challenging play for all ages. The Bumper Cars put a smile on everyone’s face whether you are watching from the side lines or...