2026 Nags Head Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Breezy Point

SOUNDFRONT Frisco — Kings Point Dr. — Look what the breeze has blown your way ... the ideal home and setting to live out your Outer Banks vacation dreams. Perched on the very edge of the Pamlico Sound in the Brigands’ Bay community, the...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

Off Duty 633-A

Enjoy a week Off Duty in South Nags Head at this semi-oceanfront home with deeded beach access! The entire family will savor the great ocean views from the crow's nest.This family-friendly vacation home is located at milepost 17.5, only 45 yards to...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

DOLPHIN WATCH

Ahoy me hearties, hoist the mainsail and set course for “Dolphin Watch” , a brand new haven where pirates and Commodores can parlay and parlee, over a glass of grog.Swashbuckling fun and naval history take us back to a time when The Black Pearl...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
9/18 - 9/25
$4,721  $5,806
$1,085 off
9/25 - 10/2
$4,460  $5,480
$1,020 off
10/2 - 10/9
$4,460  $5,480
$1,020 off
10/9 - 10/16
$4,566  $5,480
$914 off
10/16 - 10/23
$4,239  $4,929
$690 off
10/30 - 11/6
$4,371  $4,778
$407 off
11/6 - 11/13
$4,220  $4,778
$558 off
11/13 - 11/20
$4,220  $4,778
$558 off
11/27 - 12/4
$4,716  $4,778
$62 off
12/4 - 12/11
$4,527  $4,778
$251 off
12/11 - 12/18
$4,527  $4,778
$251 off
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

376 | The Kiwi

Relax in style at The Kiwi, a lovely Nags Head home that has everything your family will need for a great Outer Banks vacation. Nicely decorated and spacious, the large Living/Dining/Kitchen area combination is perfect for family time together...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

Ocean Sounds 174

Looking for an affordable vacation home with fantastic amenities and a convenient location near the beach access? Ocean Sounds is the place for you! This spacious and well-maintained home in the charming Town of Duck features a private pool, hot...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

FOR-C-SONS

This beautifully designed home offers everything you and your family could ask for in a vacation getaway. It is a short walk to the beach on a quiet, dead-end street. It has several spacious sundecks where you can enjoy ocean views and a rooftop...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/4 - 9/11
$3,054  $3,889
$835 off
9/18 - 9/25
$2,863  $3,465
$602 off
9/25 - 10/2
$2,863  $3,465
$602 off
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

Catch Of The Day HC-510

This gorgeous canalfront home with easy Pamlico Sound access is perfect for fishermen, kiteboarders, paddleboarders, kayakers, and any type of water sports enthusiast. Enjoy spectacular views from the top sundeck, as well as plenty of seating for...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

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 252-441-6301 ext. 1

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...

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.