2026 Nags Head Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

EDGEWATER

Panoramic ocean view up and down. Excellent off-season retreat. Remodeled spa bathroom, new beach steps, walkway, dune deck. Renovated decks.Level 1:4 bedrooms (2 with Queens, 2 with Twins), 2 baths (1 with ocean view, jacuzzi tub and separate steam...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

318 | Dunes South - Unit O

This lovely Oceanfront home is bright, cheerful and simply fantastic! The décor is upscale throughout w/vinyl plank flooring, extra deep chair and love seat, pub table w/padded over-sized stools; and refinished dining table. Bedding is top of the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

GO THE DISTANCE

Overview Welcome to Go The Distance, a one of a kind, 10-bedroom oceanfront in the exclusive community of Pine Island Reserve. This well-maintained estate has been impeccably designed with your comfort and entertainment in mind...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
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...

BENTWOOD SOUTH

Discover Bentwood South, a captivating beach house atop the highest dunes in Southern Shores and within walking distance of the ocean and Duck. With its deck offering unrivaled Sound views and sunsets, this five-bedroom retreat sleeps nine or ten in...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
8/15 - 8/22
$2,909  $3,042
$133 off
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...

Intuition

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Farrow Dr. How do you ensure your family vacation is a success? Follow your INTUITION. A long private driveway leads you to the front door where you can step inside and choose from four bedrooms on the first level to appreciate a...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

619 | Sol Mates

Breathtaking Ocean views! This comfortable, updated vacation home is the perfect location for making lasting vacation memories! Capture the sunrise while enjoying your coffee from the top deck overlooking the ocean and sip your favorite beverage in...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/30 - 6/5
$4,495  $4,895
$400 off
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

Summer Duck

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - SUMMER DUCK is located across a peaceful cul-de-sac from the peaceful Pamlico Sound. Savor spectacular vistas of the sound to the west, the pristine Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to the north...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
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.

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 (877) 359-8447

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...

Beach Braids

For the Best Outer Banks hair wraps, cornrows, jagua tattoos, full color temporary tattoos, fancy hair wraps, reggae hemp wraps, beach braids or gypsy braids … There is only one place to go — Beach Braids - Hair Wraps & Henna...

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...

Climb Aboard the Crystal Dawn Head Boat and Enjoy an Awesome Day of Head Boat Fishing or an Amazing Sunset Cruise! Bring the Whole Family! Fish for a variety of species, including spot, croaker, flounder, grey trout, speckled trout...