2026 Duck Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

043 | Sun & Surf

Updates for the 2026 season include new living room furnishings, all new king mattresses, selected new bedroom furniture, and new decking. Kitty Hawk. Semi-Oceanfront w/Direct Private Beach Access and Fantastic Ocean Views!Unobstructed 180 degree...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

THIS IS IT

Located only three houses from the beach access on a dead end street, this charming oceanside home is the ideal spot for your beach vacation.Level 1:2 bedrooms (1 with Queen and 32” TV, 1 with Twins; hall bath with shower); recreation room with...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/15 - 8/22
$2,771  $3,255
$484 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,110  $2,502
$392 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,825  $2,205
$380 off
10/24 - 10/31
$1,459  $1,512
$53 off
11/7 - 11/14
$1,309  $1,362
$53 off
11/14 - 11/21
$1,347  $1,362
$15 off
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...

Endless Summer

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomBring the entire family, friends and guests because there's room for everybody in this sizable Soundside home in Corolla Light where there's an activity or sport to suit...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/15 - 8/22
$4,249  $4,657
$408 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,996  $4,376
$380 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,594  $3,929
$335 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...

La Carolina

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Full BathroomsGather your family for a ideal beach vacation!Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a entirely gated private pool deck with hot tub, charcoal grille, outside shower, basketball hoop and parking for...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
9/17 - 9/24
$2,561  $3,057
$496 off
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

LOFTY VIEW

Sit on top of the world and take in the ocean views from your own paradise! Situated on a tall, semi-oceanfront hill in Duck. You can enjoy the ocean both inside and out on the multiple decks facing the ocean. The home has a reverse floor plan that...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/25 - 10/2
$3,081  $3,217
$136 off
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...

Tranquility

*Pets Allowed for 2026 Sit back and relax in this totally refurbished beauty of a home. Seven bedrooms and views galore make this home the jewel that it is. Located in South Nags Head far enough away from the bustle of 'town' but close enough to...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Crystal Sands

Crystal Sands is a spacious, soundside retreat in the Tuckahoe neighborhood of Duck, featuring an open-concept floor plan. The home provides ample space for the entire family to spread out. The well-stocked kitchen is equipped for preparing a...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

As everyone can see just walking past this store, many of the mild-weather recreational activities that can be done outdoors are covered here. Racks in front of the store are filled with fat tire beach cruisers, kayaks and surfboards. Inside, surf...

The Town of Duck held it’s first Yuletide Celebration in 2011, and its popularity established it as an annual event.Taking place on the first Friday and Saturday in December, the Celebration begins with local merchants keeping their doors open...

North Duck Watersports says its dedicated to providing a “clean fun experience” to all its customers. With jet ski, boat rentals and more, it boasts the largest watersports facility in Duck - if not the entire OBX - offering...

Keep your vacation stress free!  Pack your casual beach clothes & essentials, and let Ocean Atlantic Rentals deliver the rest! CURBSIDE PICKUP/CONTACTLESS DELIVERY: 1-800-635-9559 JUST RENT IT! Since 1979, OAR has been serving...

If you are looking for something more exciting than sitting on the beach, why not try fishing in the world renowned waters off the Outer Banks? Sharky’s Fishing Charters offers offshore, inshore, and sound fishing for every angler, regardless...

No shopping trip with the kids is complete without a trip to a toy store, and The Kid’s Store in the Waterfront Shops in Duck is the perfect spot to find everything for children. From toys, books, puzzles and games, there is plenty to choose...

Join us in Duck, North Carolina, as we celebrate the Town’s 10-Year Anniversary with a host of fun-filled, family-friendly events.