2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Coastal Smoothie Cafe

Coastal Smoothie is a beloved local spot for refreshing, feel-good treats. Tucked into this charming seaside town, it serves up vibrant, made-to-order smoothies bursting with tropical flavors and fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect pick-me-up...

5566 - Pearl Jam

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Pearl Jam has everything you need and more to enjoy your Outer Banks vacation in style! This Nags Head vacation rental...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

The Dream

Upgrades for 2026 include an upgraded theater room and a new beach walkway!Located in Corolla / 17 Bedrooms / 12 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half BathroomsAccessible by 4x4 car only! Come live "The Dream" in this 17-bedroom home with vistas of both the...

  • Corolla
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Run-A-Way Bay

Experience the stunning and unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean from the oceanfront decks or just sit and gaze from inside on the top floor spaces.  This beautifully decorated oceanfront home located in the thoughtfully designed ocean-to-sound...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Turner's Tide

Located in Duck/ 6 Bedrooms/ 6 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore the modern coastal decor and amenities this spectacular vacation home offers. Located on a peaceful street close to the beach and the town of Duck which offers...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Message in a Bottle R-03

Message in a Bottle is a beautiful oceanfront property in the Village of Rodanthe on Hatteras Island. Experience the adventure of a lifetime in this unique oceanfront beach house. With the ocean just steps from your door, closer at high tide, your...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

671 | Sundance

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! For 2026: Newly expanded, fenced rear yard that is nicely landscaped and ideal for your family and pets. This lovely Beach home offers terrific Outer...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

Carotank Clubhouse

Carotank Clubhouse is a one-of-a-kind Corolla Village retreat that combines coastal charm with an unbeatable location. Just a short walk to the beach, this spacious home offers plenty of room for family and friends to gather while providing...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/11 - 8/18
$5,628  $6,633
$1,005 off
8/22 - 8/29
$5,040  $5,655
$615 off
9/6 - 9/13
$4,445  $4,700
$255 off
9/6 - 9/13
$4,144  $4,389
$245 off

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

Fun, family-oriented and professional fishing and maritime trips. 

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Enjoy recreational watersports and guided tours. 

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Memorable, enjoyable and convenient. The Ocracoke Express is the new and easy passenger & bicycle ferry to Ocracoke. Leave your vehicle behind and sail directly to Ocracoke Village, within walking or biking distance of all the village has to...