2026 Hatteras Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

6505 - Sea Jay

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Cozy, comfortable home located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Easy access to beach. Perfect for families. Close to a large...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

615 | Sol Y Mar

Updates for the 2026 Season inlcude an additonal refrigerator in the kitchen (3 total in the home), new electric fireplace in living room, additional washer/dryer set (two sets in home now), new furnishings in top level private suite and mid-level...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Sundance

OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - Midgett Drive - Celebrate summer, or any time of the year, at SUNDANCE. The sun is always shining on this handsome home on the oceanfront in Rodanthe with simple access to the beach and the ocean waves. You can't get much...

  • Rodanthe
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Bella Salvo

OCEANSIDE Salvo — Merrimac Ln. — New for 2026! — Freshly constructed in 2025, BELLA SALVO ensures your family vacation is really gorgeous, starting with a five-bedroom/three- and one-half-bath coastal getaway where treasured memories are...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 40-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

SH-2 | Solitude

The Summer House Cottages are a grouping of four identical homes situated on the shores of the Atlantic and are the perfect destination for your family, both immediate and extended. Located in serene South Nags Head these homes offer Ocean Views...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Duck Corolla Parasail

Discover the beauty of the Outer Banks with Duck Parasail. Duck Parasail is proud to partner with Corolla Parasail and together, they take pride in being the longest running, family owned and operated parasail company on the Outer Banks. Duck...

TEN TAN TOES

Overview Arrive, unpack, and instantly unwind at Ten Tan Toes. Guests are welcomed by a thoughtful floor plan and popular amenities to enjoy throughout their stay. This beautiful home is professionally decorated with distinctive coastal...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

THREE SONS

Overview Cleverly designed with family gatherings in mind, Three Sons is a delightful vacation home with an excellent list of conveniences. Located in an award-winning resort community, guests have access to a host of amenities...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms

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

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

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...