2026 Nags Head Educational Activities Guide

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Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Sound Waves

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms"Sound Waves" is ready for your visit! The owners have adopted a musical theme including a pretty grandiose piano in the great room and unique musical wall decorations throughout the home. Proximity...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

MACWATER BEACH HOUSE

“MacWater Beach House” is a timeless, 5-bedroom oceanfront home in Southern Shores offering the perfect blend of classic charm and comfort. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and breezes from the top floor sun deck, perfect for sunbathing and simply...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
10/3 - 10/10
$3,445  $3,602
$157 off
10/10 - 10/17
$3,310  $3,602
$292 off
10/17 - 10/24
$2,736  $2,856
$120 off
10/24 - 10/31
$2,616  $2,856
$240 off
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

K0901 Better Sand 2 Bedroom Condo at Sea...

Welcome to Better Sand at Sea Dunes by KEES Vacations! Your 2-story townhome right across from the beach provides an oasis of relaxation during your Outer Banks vacation. The first level boasts an amenity that is very sought-after - an enclosed...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

On The Waterfront

SOUNDFRONT Avon - Drum Rd. - This alluring home ON THE WATERFRONT offers spectacular vistas of the sound and sunsets over the Pamlico waters. Watersports enthusiasts will appreciate the direct access to the sound and canal from the bulkheaded lot...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

Endless Summer

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomBring the entire family, friends and guests because there's room for everybody in this sizable Soundside home in Corolla Light where there's an activity or sport to suit...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
8/15 - 8/22
$4,249  $4,657
$408 off
8/22 - 8/29
$3,996  $4,376
$380 off
8/30 - 9/6
$3,594  $3,929
$335 off
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

LOKI'S LANDING

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for the 2026 season! Experience the simple pleasures of coastal living at Loki's Landing, a 5-bedroom oceanfront retreat located in the heart of Nags Head. With a private walkway leading directly to...

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

7651 - Sandrose

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! A perfect vacation awaits you at Sandrose! This Avon home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and plenty of space and amenities to make your Outer...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

Kitty Hawk Kites’ Whalebone Watersports Center is your one-stop shop for Outer Banks water adventures. Located on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway right on Roanoke Sound, this location offers it all – dolphin watching cruises with a marine...

Outer Banks Horseback is a rental service specializing in guided beach horseback rides. We genuinely have a passion and love to horseback ride. Our ability to do it on the beach is something everyone in this world should experience. We strive to...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...

One of the oldest authentic surf shops on the Outer Banks, Secret Spot has been surfer-owned at the same location since the early 1980s.  Store founder Steve Hess started board shaping in 1971, and his world-renowned boards have been ridden by...

 There are few locales on the Outer Banks where multiple roads cross paths, and Whalebone Junction is one of the main intersections along this barrier island shoreline. The term refers to the area in South Nags Head where three major highways...