2026 Nags Head Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

SEASIDE SERENADE

Overview Vacation bliss awaits at Seaside Serenade, a breezy six bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores. Highlighted by professional interior design, this home combines ample amenities with soft hues of aqua, gray, and white to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! 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...

The Ocean and the Butterfly (formerly R ...

Vacation in The Ocean and the Butterfly, to enjoy some R and R at this classic oceanfront condo in South Nags Head. You have a front-row seat to the Atlantic in this beautiful 3rd floor unit, allowing for marvelous ocean and beach views from the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Hurricane Katie 323-A

When unobstructed oceanfront views and classic style beach living are important when picking your vacation rental, Hurricane Katie may be the perfect choice for you! With the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic coast and expansive beaches, this...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

279 | Southern Charm

Southern Charm is an exceptional, well-appointed vacation home that offers lovely touches throughout along w/ the luxury of having your own Private 12 x 24 Swimming Pool , Hot Tub, Community Pool & Tennis. Charming & beautifully decorated...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

379 | Chart House

Chart your course for Outer Banks fun & adventure at this outstanding oceanfront home that offers great ocean views, is equipped w/Elevator to all floors, & features unique Beach Themed furnishings, artwork & décor to make your...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Flip Flop Shops

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



Salty Dog Beach House

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Rampart St. - Humans and canines alike will savor the well-appointed furnishings and amenities at SALTY DOG BEACH HOME. Go for a swim in the private pool (with complimentary solar heat included) or take a leisurely break in the...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

SEA THE SUNSETS

Overview Retreat to waterside comfort with a stay at Sea The Sunsets, a large six bedroom home on a quiet cul-de-sac with stunning sound views from nearly every level. Activities are endless, as this home offers sound access by way of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 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 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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...