2026 Nags Head Educational Activities Guide

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Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

831 | Lion At The Shores

Southern Shores-Oceanside. Private Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly Comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated, Lion At The Shores is a pet friendly home that offers the luxury of having your own Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. Room, Pool Table...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Poke Box

PokeBox offers fresh, quick, simple, healthy poke bowls in Nags Head. Choose your items and build your bowl. Tuna, salmon, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu options available. Mix in your favorite veggies, sauces and toppings for the perfect poke...

138 | Barefoot

Welcome to Barefoot, an unforgettable oceanfront escape where the Atlantic is quite literally at your doorstep. With Beach Nourishment recently completed in 2026, you can enjoy a larger beach with even more privacy. This charming 4-bedroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

The Sandlot 437

Welcome to The Sandlot, located at Milepost 11.5 in Nags Head. This spacious home has everything you need for a perfect getaway! Guests will enjoy the ocean views from the decks, as well as the short 150 foot walk to the beach access, just across...

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

THE CHEL-SEA

A dog crate, leashes, bowls, and toys wait by the door for your four-legged family members at The Chel-Sea, a Carolina Designs vacation rental in Duck where two dogs are welcome with a fee. Inside, a kid's area with a table for games and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Sun Realty

Sun Realty offers the Best Selection of Vacation Rentals on the Outer Banks. Our large selection of Outer Banks rentals means you can choose from a wide range of amenities, including private swimming pools, hot tubs, theater rooms, game rooms, pet...

BY JOVE

“By Jove” you’ve found the perfect Outer Banks beach destination! If you wish to be close to the beach, you’ll enjoy being semi-oceanfront and only about 15 yards to the beach access. This five bedroom, four bath rental cottage is complete...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
9/26 - 10/3
$2,976  $3,412
$436 off
10/3 - 10/10
$2,976  $3,412
$436 off
10/10 - 10/17
$2,976  $3,412
$436 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,336  $2,659
$323 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,336  $2,659
$323 off
10/31 - 11/7
$2,336  $2,508
$172 off
11/7 - 11/14
$2,241  $2,508
$267 off
11/14 - 11/21
$2,293  $2,508
$215 off
11/28 - 12/5
$2,336  $2,508
$172 off
12/5 - 12/12
$2,336  $2,508
$172 off
12/12 - 12/19
$2,422  $2,508
$86 off
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

OBX HIDEAWAY

You will love this cozy oceanside cottage in its perfect location. Walk to Duck for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Great family neighborhood.Level 1:Den with Queen sleep sofa, CATV; 2 bedrooms (1 with Queen, CATV and private access to the hall bath...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
9/20 - 9/27
$1,332  $1,535
$203 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,332  $1,535
$203 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,332  $1,535
$203 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,332  $1,412
$80 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,332  $1,412
$80 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,182  $1,261
$79 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,182  $1,261
$79 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,210  $1,261
$51 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,196  $1,261
$65 off
12/6 - 12/13
$1,203  $1,261
$58 off
12/13 - 12/20
$1,232  $1,261
$29 off
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...

468 | Islander Retreat

Lots of deck space, lovely furnishings, and great Ocean Views make this Oceanfront home a delightful place to vacation. With its crisp, cool décor, and hardwood floors you will be soothed by the ambiance of this comfortable home that was...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.