2026 Ocracoke Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Jockey's Ridge Haven

Relax on the rooftop deck and take in the fantastic ocean views and beautiful sunsets over Jockey's Ridge from this lovely estate in the heart of Nags Head. Enjoy the fabulous private pool, hot tub, covered bar area and bathhouse cabana! After a day...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports

Nor'Banks Sailing & Watersports beautiful location and top-of-the-line equipment, together with a friendly and professional staff make it one of the premier water sports centers on the Outer Banks. Nor'Banks' sound front location has a huge...

Beacon's Watch

About a mile from local shopping, grocery stores, golfing, restaurants and movies. This property offers entertainment for everyone. Beacon's Watch has a beautiful private pool, hot tub, pool table, basketball goal, and even an ELEVATOR for those...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Sea Suite (formerly SeaDucktion) CD-07

After a fun-filled day in the surf and the sand, come home to relax at Sea Suite, complete with plenty of extra amenities that make you realize a vacation doesn't get much better than this!Four en suites offer plenty of privacy. You'll love the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

2505 - Duck Duck Goose

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2025: Upgraded refrigerator. Welcome to Duck Duck Goose! This 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home is located in the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Alls That

Located in Avon | 6 Bedrooms | 4 Full BathroomsSleeps 20 - Ocean Front Luxury with Heated PoolNew in 2025: Welcome to your happy place at the beach—now even better with thoughtful updates and designer touches throughout! This oceanfront home...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Coastal Smoothie Cafe

At Coastal Smoothie Cafe, we have created a menu and atmosphere that is designed to be as unique as the northern shores of the Outer Banks. Our creations utilize fresh local produce when possible. There is nothing better than local NC strawberries...

Wink Shores

Blink and You're ThereBring the fun to Wink Shores! Located only a mile and a half from the Wright Brothers Memorial, this chic oceanfront vacation rental is right on the water with enough amenities to satisfy everyone's beachside dreams...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

HEADS CAROLINA

Overview Heads Carolina provides long covered verandas so you can enjoy shade on sunny days and keep dry on those days that aren't quite as bright. You'll be charmed by the coastal inspired interiors, swept away by the panoramic ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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.