2026 Nags Head Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

WIND WATCH

Overview Brand NEW construction, due to be complete and ready for rentals in spring 2026! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete.The perfect balance between indoor and outdoor living, this...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Bluff Point 513-B

With bright and airy decor, Bluff Point is perfect for your family vacation. This semi-oceanfront cottage located in Nags Head at milepost 19.5 has beautiful ocean views. Beach access is just 150 feet away, so you can easily go back and forth from...

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

Beach Blessing WHL-1045

Enjoy ocean views and a short walk to the beach at Beach Blessing, a gorgeous oceanside home in Corolla ready to host your family’s next Outer Banks getaway! Take in the ocean breezes from three levels of decks, take a dip in the private 14x28...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
5/3 - 5/10
$2,478  $2,678
$200 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,478  $2,678
$200 off
5/17 - 5/24
$3,757  $3,957
$200 off
5/24 - 5/31
$3,750  $3,950
$200 off
5/31 - 6/7
$4,203  $4,403
$200 off
8/23 - 8/30
$4,526  $4,726
$200 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...

La Familia

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Mirlo Beach - LA FAMILIA, that's what life is really all about, and at 5,945 sq. ft. and 12 bedrooms, you can bring the whole family to this oceanside estate. Located on a private, shallow soundfront beach, this home is the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

K9021 Fun For Shore

Welcome to the Fun for Shore by KEES Vacations! The ocean in the distance, tranquil, private surroundings, and relaxing amenities at every turn - welcome to Fun for Shore in Whalehead! When you're not on Corolla's beaches, enjoy this home's...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant offers down home, simple food done Outer Banks style. Henry's Restaurant has been serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since the summer of 1989. They are pleased to be considered one of the most popular restaurants in Dare...

Aqua La Vista SS-125

Welcome to Aqua La Vista, a bright and airy oceanside home in Southern Shores with stunning ocean views, just 215' to the nearest beach access!This gorgeous home features everything you and your family need for an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

Beach Please (Formerly 1-2 Sea)

Welcome to your coastal retreat in the heart of Corolla’s beloved Ocean Sands community — a family-friendly enclave known for its walkable beach access, ocean breezes, and proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment. This beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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

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...

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 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.

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...