2026 Nags Head Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

A-B-CEAS (form. A Sea-Nic Escape)

With open space on both sides in Ocean Sands, “ABCeas” sits only 100 yards from the beach, offering stunning ocean and dune views right from the living room. Tired of just one pool? ABCeas offers two! Enjoy both a private pool and hot tub, plus...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

PARZANESE

Colony By The Sea - There’s something for everyone at these centrally located one and two bedroom semi-oceanfront condominiums with access to extensive community amenities.Take a break from a busy world in this cozy condo. It’s just the place...

  • Duck
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Sea for Miles

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full BathroomsYou'll Sea for Miles from the Captain's Watch of this well-appointed vacation home! With something for everybody, this is the ideal hideaway home for the whole family! For all of your entertainment...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Latitude Adjustment HRC-201

This beautiful, second level, pet friendly condo located at the Hughes Retreat Condos in Kill Devil Hills is the perfect spot for an Outer Banks vacation. Guests will enjoy the open feel of this condo thanks to 9 ft. ceilings and the spacious...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Vitamin Sea

Welcome to your dream vacation rental in Nags Head! "Vitamin Sea" is an exquisite 5 bedroom retreat, offering a perfect blend of luxury, comfort and breathtaking ocean views. With a private pool to cool off after a long day at the beach and hot tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Newmania

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore to vacation in this gorgeous and freshly refreshed semi-oceanfront home that has all the bells and whistles!  Savor your morning coffee on the deck with...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
9/27 - 10/4
$3,666  $4,922
$1,256 off
The Farmer's Daughter

Founded in 1984 on the coast of the Outer Banks, NC, Farmer’s Daughter still remains a destination for people wanting great quality, outstanding selection of unique clothing, accessories, and gifts at affordable prices. Committed to offering...

Vista

OCEANFRONT Avon- Kinnakeet Shores VISTA lives up to its name with striking ocean vistas from its two levels of wraparound decks and multiple bedroom decks with ample Adirondack furnishings for calming and gathering with friends and family. The first...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

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...

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...

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.