2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Kapadia 556-A

Located on a quiet and private road, this large, comfortable home is perfect for family vacations! With unbelievable ocean views from the decks, living, dining and kitchen areas, you will be glad you chose Kapadia as your vacation rental on the OBX...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

HD-102 High Dunes 2 Bedroom Condo 102

Welcome to High Dunes Resort by KEES Vacations! Your oceanfront condo awaits. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, High Dunes Resort condos feature 2-Bedrooms and 2-Bathrooms, living room, expansive full kitchen with two bar stools, a dining...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Crabby Wabby 127

This retreat is a family-friendly vacation rental you've been searching for, and an ideal spot for the memorable Outer Banks vacation your family deserves. Crabby Wabby offers large open decks in the shade and sun. When the kids are not at the...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

Legacy

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Leave your family a “Legacy” of happy memories at this lovely six bedroom located in Corolla on the Outer Banks. The private pool and hot tub are...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

1845 - Shades by the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2024: Couches. If you’re looking for a cozy beach getaway, look no further than Shades by The Sea. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Daddy Mac's Beach Shack

Located in Avon / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomNEW in 2026: Totally restocked kitchen, including all new dinnerware, cookware, drinkware, bakeware, silverware, and modest appliances. Brand new great room furnishings, including...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

7197 - StillWaters

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: White Oak Hardwood Floors. Welcome to StillWaters, an oceanside retreat located in the charming town of Waves on Hatteras Island...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

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...