2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

SUNLIGHT

Sunlight stacks four levels of decks in Corolla's Whalehead neighborhood, and this nine-bedroom Carolina Designs home is brand new to the program for 2027. An elevator, three levels of interior living space totaling over 5,500 square feet, and an...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

WANDERERS REST

Enjoy ocean views without oceanfront prices! Only 50 yards to the ocean with great ocean views.Level 1:1 bedroom (with Queen), sitting room with daybed, TV, stereo, full hall bath (tub & shower).Level 2:3 bedrooms (2 with Queen, 1 with Pyramid...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Beach Hive

Venture to "Beach Hive" for the ultimate family getaway! This bright, wonderfully curated home offers any amenity one could need, including a top-of-the-line gourmet kitchen and large dining area, fitness room, theater room, arcade games and so much...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Beautiful Sound

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — That BEAUTIFUL SOUND you hear is the deep sigh of contentment that escapes when you first lay eyes on this majestic 4,500 sq. ft. six-bedroom/six- and one-half-bath waterfront home. Everything on your...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

Thunder Road WHL-34

Thunder Road is a beautiful, contemporary oceanside retreat equipped with custom interiors, a private pool, a hot tub, plenty of sun decks for taking in the warm ocean breezes, and six bedrooms, including 3 en suites with private baths, allowing for...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Squid Row

OCEANVIEW Salvo – Hattie Creef – Much like its tentacled namesake, SQUID ROW will make you feel instantly at home. Settle into this getaway with six master bedrooms, six full and three half-baths, and spectacular picture-ideal sunrise and...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

Seas the Day 66-K

Seas the Day invites you to relax and enjoy the best the Outer Banks has to offer! Conveniently located near the Currituck Club Golf Course in the popular Corolla community of Ocean Sands, this home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. With its...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...