2026 Nags Head Rainy Day Activities Guide

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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...

Cool Breeze SWB-25

Looking for an unforgettable 4x4 home with so many amenities that will make you never want to leave the OBX? This home is the one for you and your family! Enjoy a partial ocean view from the private deck off of the top level bedroom.Nestled only a...

  • Carova
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
5/23 - 5/30
$2,552  $2,852
$300 off
5/30 - 6/6
$2,694  $2,994
$300 off
8/1 - 8/8
$4,150  $4,450
$300 off
8/22 - 8/29
$2,623  $2,923
$300 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,948  $2,248
$300 off
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Horace's Hut

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Find yourself just steps from the beach with your own private hot tub and an ocean view from the deck. . .all at...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

2057 N VIRGINIA DARE TRAIL

Overview An amazing location, views of the ocean and the Avalon Pier, classic beach house furnishings coupled with modern finishes, and top-notch vacation amenities, this home will surely be a hit for you and your vacation crew! It's...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

715 | Waves Of Grace

Your family will enjoy the open and spacious floor plan this Kitty Hawk vacation home offers. The top floor Living/Dining/Kitchen area is perfect for spending time withfamily, provides good Ocean Views, large Sun Deck, for taking in the Atlantic...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/23 - 5/29
$1,995  $2,395
$400 off
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

Whisper of the Waves WHL-30

Just 340 feet from the sand and surf, Whisper of the Waves is the perfect semi-oceanfront escape for your next Outer Banks vacation. With 7 bedrooms, a private pool, hot tub, and plenty of space for the whole family - including your dog - this...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Starboard 394-B

Enjoy your Outer Banks beach vacation in this 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom semi-oceanfront duplex with great views of the water. Only 100 feet to the beach with no roads to cross. The ground level includes a recreation room with a game table. Located at...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

Born to Sun

It will be hard to leave this gorgeous oceanfront vacation rental home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, centrally located within the North Outer Banks - you will be sure to return again and again! Take in the panoramic ocean views to the east from...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce about to their heart’s content. Parties are available for up to 12 kids ages 2 through 6 – bring your own cake. But it’s the other room where the real action is. Arcade games are located just inside the door, then there’s...

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...