2026 Southern Shores Activities Guide

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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...

Island Time

Experience the epitome of coastal luxury at Island Time - a semi-oceanfront sanctuary offering unrivaled amenities and stunning vistas. Boasting an elevator for seamless accessibility, this exquisite retreat welcomes multiple furry companions...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Why Knot

Southern Shores | Oceanside | 7 Bedrooms | 7 Full & 3 Half Baths | Elevator | Private Pool & Hot Tub Make your next Outer Banks getaway unforgettable at Why Knot, a beautifully designed and thoughtfully equipped vacation home in Southern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
8/25 - 9/1
$5,525  $6,085
$560 off
9/6 - 9/13
$4,272  $4,694
$422 off
9/6 - 9/13
$3,477  $3,809
$332 off
9/28 - 10/5
$3,224  $3,528
$304 off
10/4 - 10/11
$3,287  $3,596
$309 off
10/11 - 10/18
$3,286  $3,595
$309 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,660  $2,885
$225 off
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

316 | The Wave

"The Wave", formerly known as "Beach Life", is under new ownership and has new decor enhancements and updates throughout, all designed to enhance your vacation experience. 12/29/25: New photos have been posted. "The Wave" is situated on the...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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
8/22 - 8/29
$2,723  $3,023
$300 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,048  $2,348
$300 off
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...

Dune Fine

If you are looking for the perfect vacation home with the absolute best location in the heart of Duck then STOP your search because you have found it! D0597 "Dune Fine" is a 7 bedroom 7.5 bathroom retreat located ocean side with direct access to the...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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...

730 | Queen On The Green

Your family will enjoy the lovely views of the Ocean and Golf Course from this great home located just off the #2 green at Sea Scape Golf Links in Kitty Hawk. Nicely decorated, very comfortable, this home is spacious and well equipped. There are...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

1544 - Tranquility

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Living Room furniture. Tranquility awaits you on the Outer Banks! Tranquility is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath vacation rental home located...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

Sitting on 300 acres of maritime forest in the heart of Southern Shores, Duck Woods Country Club is the perfect venue for golf, tennis and social events. It provides services, programs, facilities and family-oriented activities that cater to all...

Ghost Crab Quest is an ecotourism company based on the Outer Banks. Amazed by the beauty of these fragile barrier islands, Ghost Crab Quest is committed to sharing and exploring its wonders day and night. While the star of the show is the mighty...

Embark on thrilling quests with OB-Xscape Rooms, where adventure becomes your NEW family tradition! Immerse yourself in heart-pounding challenges and become a master of escape before time runs out!