2026 Nags Head Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

436 | Salty Sisters

Salty Sisters is a terrific Semi-Oceanfront vacation home the that provides LVP Flooring throughout, Direct Private Beach Access, and a Private Swimming Pool and Hot Tub. The views from this home and the beach access are as good as many oceanfront...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Driftwood Dreaming

Upgrade: New King Bed added to the Top Level Bedroom (formerly a Queen Bed) and an Outdoor Fire PitLocated in Nags Head / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsYour family will appreciate this centrally located home at Milepost 10.5, just a short walk to the...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Tangerine Dream

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWhy dream in black and white, when you can vacation in vibrant colors? Welcome to Tangerine Dream, a enchanting vacation getaway that promises leisurely beach days in a home with...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

Whanger Treehouse

Brand-New Soundside Oasis | Elevator | Semi-Soundfront | Steps to Sunset Views Coming soon, this stunning brand-new construction in Kill Devil Hills blends modern coastal luxury with one of the most peaceful soundside settings on the Outer Banks...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

The Gettawave 505

Semi-oceanfront and just 50 feet to the beach, this lovely 3 bedroom/2 bathroom vacation home at Milepost 17.5 offers panoramic ocean views from the rooftop deck! Wash away salt and sand in the enclosed outside shower after a long day at the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

Ships Watch 17-F

Escape to Ships Watch, the perfect Outer Banks getaway where classic beach house charm meets the amenities of modern comfort. Located in Ocean Sands, Ships Watch is just 85 yards from the beach access and one of the most peaceful, uncrowded...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Wildest Dream

Wow, what a treat to be able to walk to the Fabulous Jennette's Pier w/NC Aquarium! "Wildest Dream" is a bright and cheery direct oceanfront cottage with wonderful ocean views and an incredible beach to bathe on endlessly! It's 20 yds from the beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.