2026 Southern Shores Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

K7010 Bikini Bottom

Welcome to Bikini Bottom! Now available for 2026! Saturday check-in from 05/16/2026 to 09/05/2026 See the beautiful blue ocean from Bikini Bottom! Spend your precious Outer Banks vacation time on the third level deck of this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 full...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

324 | Cozy Cottage

Cozy Cottage is Beach Living at its Best. Beautifully appointed with all the charm of a Traditional Carolina Beach House with modern conveniences and many recent updates that include new flooring, TV's, electric firepalce, remodeled kitchen...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

231 | Shell Seekers

This nicely decorated & well-equipped Nags Head beach cottage is located just 1 block from the Ocean w/Direct Access to the Beach at Barnes Street. Centrally located, your family will enjoy the convenience to area dining, shopping, &...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

1893 - Twelve is Enough

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Pets are no longer allowed. Exterior outlet added for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, Firepit and...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 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...

SUNDANCE

Light and airy interior with hardwood floors throughout. Short 240 yard walk to beach access with no Oceanside streets to cross.Level 1:3 bedrooms (1 with King, 1 with Twins, 1 with 2 Bunk sets), Ceiling fan in each room, 2 baths (tub and shower)...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/29 - 9/5
$1,601  $1,719
$118 off
9/12 - 9/19
$1,390  $1,440
$50 off
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...

HD-205 High Dunes 2 Bedroom Condo 205

Welcome to High Dunes Resort by KEES Vacations! Your oceanfront condo awaits. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, High Dunes Resort condos feature 2-Bedrooms and 2-Bathrooms, living room, expansive full kitchen with two bar stools, a dining...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Old Man Charters

  Experience the Outer Banks from the water with Old Man Charters, a personalized boat tour company based in the historic fishing village of Wanchese. Departing from a private dock on the southern end of Roanoke Island, Old Man Charters...

The Virginian at Duck

The Virginian at Duck | Oceanside Charm with Private Soundfront Access & Dock Welcome to The Virginian at Duck, a meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath coastal retreat that perfectly captures the essence of classic Outer Banks living—where...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

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!