2026 Ocracoke Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

A Pirates Hideout

What do you want on a beach vacation? This house has it all! Ocean views, direct beach access (2 beach accesses across the street), fenced yard, private pool, tiki bar, ships watch, sun decks and screened porch, hammock, game room, 2 full sized...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

Sea-Duck-Sun

Sea-Duck-Sun is a beautiful, well-equipped, and pet-friendly vacation home perched high on a sand dune in the heart of Duck village. Offering panoramic ocean and sound views from its wrap-around decks. Guests can enjoy the community beach access...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

AMADEUS

Carolina Designs invites you to AMADEUS, a Nags Head oceanfront retreat with 8 bedrooms and endless entertainment spanning three magnificent levels. This well-appointed beachfront vacation rental features private bedroom suites, a 28x16 private...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

PIRATES ESCAPE

Carolina Designs invites you to PIRATES ESCAPE, a Nags Head oceanfront retreat with 8 bedrooms, each featuring private baths, plus an elevator for convenience. This professionally decorated beachfront home offers panoramic ocean views, a heated 24...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Sound Oasis AC-42

Welcome to Sound Oasis, where modern elegance meets coastal charm. Nestled along Askins Creek with views of the stunning Pamlico Sound, this newly constructed retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and adventure. From breathtaking sound...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

Sandy Toes

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.No problem spending all your time on the beach at ‘Sandy Toes’ with sandy toes. This appealing property has a great location (semi-oceanfront) with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

SAND PIPER IN FOUR SEASONS

Carolina Designs invites you to Sand Piper in Four Seasons, a Duck retreat with 7 bedrooms, private pool, and hot tub just 480 yards from beach access. This OBX vacation rental offers thoughtful amenities, tasteful upgrades, and stylish...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms