2026 Nags Head Educational Activities Guide

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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 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

A TROUBADOUR

Melt your cares away in your own hot tub, or cool off in your own large, private salt water pool in a wooded setting in this four bedroom, three bath comfortable getaway, named "A Troubadour." It offers both convenience and privacy. The paved bike...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/2 - 8/9
$3,589  $3,897
$308 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,152  $2,383
$231 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,132  $2,216
$84 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,882  $1,958
$76 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,806  $1,958
$152 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,806  $1,958
$152 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,915  $1,958
$43 off
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

SWEET CAROLINA

Sweet Carolina is an easy walk to the beach and is a few minutes to the sound. View gorgeous sunsets, fish or crab from the Port Trinite dock. Step out front to community tennis courts and two community pools, one of which is right on the sound. The...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
6/14 - 6/21
$3,606  $4,084
$478 off
6/28 - 7/5
$3,944  $4,475
$531 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,699  $2,990
$291 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,425  $2,679
$254 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,324  $2,519
$195 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,056  $2,233
$177 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,182  $2,233
$51 off
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Sunset Vista

Upgrades for 2026 include: new wood floor throughout entry and main levels, new carpet in upper-level master bedrooms, two refreshed bathrooms with walk-in showers. Located in Duck / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full BathroomsSavor beautiful sunsets over...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
7/4 - 7/11
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
7/10 - 7/17
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
7/25 - 8/1
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
8/7 - 8/14
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
9/1 - 9/8
$1,964  $2,143
$179 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,813  $1,975
$162 off
9/15 - 9/22
$1,737  $1,891
$154 off
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Sea 'N Stars

Sea ‘N Stars is a family-friendly semi-oceanfront cottage located in South Nags Head with Direct Beach Access. Spend a day at the beach, or relax in the 10x24 Private Pool and Hot Tub.  Amenities include a Flat screen TV in Living Area, WiFi...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

723 | Sea Renity -

Imagine yourself watching the morning sun rise above the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, your family enjoying their day in the sun or just relaxing together as the waves roll in. The dune top gazebo is an outstanding feature & one your family is sure...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

The Mothership

OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Drive — Find yourself just steps away from a glorious stretch of sandy beach and miles away from life’s daily cares and distractions at THE MOTHERSHIP, a five-bedroom/five-full and one-half-bath home in pretty...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

A DeWar's Dream

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.“A DeWar’s Dream” is beautifully decorated and thoughtfully appointed with luxurious furnishings and amenities for your family to enjoy. Great...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom, O’Neill, Roxy, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Hobie, Catch Surf, Under Armour, Reef, Rainbow and more, you will always find the latest fashions and trends available in store. Our unmatched quality and service makes us a favorite for locals and visitors alike, and...

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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit organization,  conduct their research and hear about some of the discoveries from more than a decade of studies and monitoring. Some of the hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the area show up so frequently they’ve even been given...

Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt" or the vacationing fisherman.  Give us a call at 252-441-6301 ext. 1

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head offers fishing and fun for the entire family! Go fishing, take a family fishing class or simply walk out to the end of this 1,000-foot-long, concrete ocean pier.