2026 Nags Head Rainy Day Activities Guide

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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...

4611 - Prescription OBX

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Prescription OBX offers partials stays with a 3-night minimum. Please call or email to a get an accurate price quote...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

5330 - Margarita Mix

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Vacation Caribbean Style! Start your vacation in this beautifully decorated, comfortable cottage located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. With a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Super Wings

Best store on the beach! Everything you need for your vacation. The newest ladies' and girls swimsuits, 20% off every day! Largest selection of beach supplies and the best deals on T-shirts, sweatshirts and mens, ladies, and kids, apparel, swimwear...

THE DUCK HOUSE

“The Duck House” will be your idea of the ultimate beach vacation with beautiful views of the scenic North Carolina sunrises over the Atlantic from this spectacular oceanfront home. This home was designed with your group's comfort in mind, every...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/1 - 8/8
$14,555  $15,293
$738 off
9/19 - 9/26
$6,905  $7,094
$189 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...

Big Blue (South)

Big Blue (South) is connected to Big Blue (North), and can also be rented a single unit - see Big Blue 10 for more information. This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Nestled in the heart of...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Flip Flop Shops

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



Carolina Daydream

SOUNDSIDE Salvo - N. Sand Dollar Ct. - Your mind will be wandering back to CAROLINA DAYDREAM long after this year's vacation memories have been made. The dream begins with the private swimming pool with close by 6-person hot tub. Just steps inside...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Eagle's Nest | Round House 110

Welcome to Eagle's Nest, also known as The Round House with the best ocean views on the OBX. This Duck, NC vacation home is just steps away from the beach, boasting gorgeous ocean views. The ideal Outer Banks vacation cottage for six people or less...

  • Duck
  • 3 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...

K0318 Opal Oasis 3 Bedroom Premium Condo...

Welcome to Opal Oasis at Hamilton Cay Reserve by KEES Vacations! Escape to Hamilton Cay Reserve, a premier soundfront luxury vacation rental in the Outer Banks! This newly built, pet-friendly condo (Unit 401) offers the perfect combination of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Whenever you need a break from the beach, Cloud Nine is a great place for some creative renewal. This very cool shop was established here in 1988, and its since been a favorite for locals and visitors looking for unique creations from Outer Banks...

Night climbing starts in June of 2019! FFAP is an Aerial Adventure Park overlooking the beautiful Albemarle Sound. Platforms range from 12 feet to 50 feet high. Climbers take the action into their own hands by choosing to go on the easiest of the...

 Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor for 2016! Braids by Life on a Sandbar & Braids is about fun and creating memories. We specialize in: braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, as well as henna tattoos, air brush...

Here’s the place to go for some healthy entertainment when the weather is too hot, too rainy or too cold.  Situated at Milepost 10 off the Bypass on the border of Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, The OBX Bowling Center is the only bowling...

The Outer Banks Family YMCA is a great place for all ages. Programming offered for children, teens, and adults to stay active in mind, body, or spirit. Though COVID-19 restrictions may currently limit the use of the YMCA facility, outdoor fitness...