2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Beyond the Sea

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves — Sea Isle Hills Dr. — Somewhere, waiting for me is a home by the sea. That home is right here, BEYOND THE SEA. Delightfully decorated with light, cool colors, you will feel nothing but relaxation and exhilaration during...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Easy Livin'

Lazy Days and Nights in Duck, NCEnjoy Easy Livin’, perched atop one of the highest dunes in Duck in this outstanding Outer Banks vacation rental! This 4-bedroom, 3.1-bathroom property is ideal for family getaways and friendly gatherings...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

MICHAEL-ANNE

Up one more flight from the great room, a lofted ship's watch turns a workday, or a good afternoon with a book, into a panoramic ocean view. This is Michael-Anne, a six-bedroom, four-bath Corolla oceanfront home from Carolina Designs. ...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

The Scruffy Pelican

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. You won't see another home like THE SCRUFFY PELICAN on Hatteras Island. This unique octagonal home on the oceanfront will delight any discriminating vacationer. Chic coastal style welcomes you with painted board...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Eden Found

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.This Corolla beach house is nothing short of a paradise getaway! The beach is only 290 ft. away, plus there is a beautiful, fenced pool and patio area...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
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...

Our Hearts Desire OCD-108

The name says it all! Our Heart's Desire is a charming ocean side cottage located in the community of Ocean Dunes. This lovely home offers a unique floor plan where families take joy in the separate private entrance on the ground level with...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Sea Isle

Located in Waves / 7 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomAfter a gorgeous beach day on the ocean or spending time up at the Pea Island wildlife sanctuary, offering the most spectacular vistas and best secret marsh fishing, come home and...

  • Waves
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
11/1 - 11/8
$1,748  $1,898
$150 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,748  $1,898
$150 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,748  $1,898
$150 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...