2026 Southern Shores Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Tide Me Over

Welcome to Tide Me Over, your go-to canalfront getaway tucked inside the tranquil gates of Colington Harbour! This one-level retreat makes it easy to unwind, unplug, and soak up those Outer Banks sunsets—all without ever climbing a flight of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

890 | Surf Sun Sand

A fun-filled vacation awaits when you choose Surf Sun Sand for your Outer Banks getaway! This beautiful oceanfront home provides endless ocean views, lovely décor, Hot Tub, covered porch and sun deck. Amazing sunrises and beautiful sunsets over...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/30
$2,995  $3,495
$500 off
6/7 - 6/13
$4,895  $5,395
$500 off
6/14 - 6/20
$5,295  $5,995
$700 off
6/28 - 7/4
$6,295  $6,995
$700 off
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...

BEACH BREAK

Watch the dolphins play and the sunrise over the Atlantic. Then, relax while watching the sunset over the Currituck Sound all from the comfort of "Beach Break." Located high on the hill for which Sandhills was named, this fabulous home boasts...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/16 - 5/23
$3,100  $3,562
$462 off
5/23 - 5/30
$3,345  $3,834
$489 off
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...

335 | Octopus's Garden

This tastefully decorated home is very spacious and is within easy walking distance of the Beach (just 365 feet to Beach Access at Third Street). The great location is sure to be a hit with your family, is convenient to area shopping, Movie...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Fancy Nancy Rose 225

This classic three-bedroom Kitty Hawk oceanfront cottage is built for those visiting our quiet little seaside town who truly love the beach. With beach access just outside your back door, this charming quintessential beach bungalow offers...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

GARBEE PATT (form. Garbee Graves)

Relaxing is easy at “Garbee Patt”. Picture yourself waking up to an Outer Banks ocean view from the top deck with your morning cup of coffee. With the beach access only 90 yards away, you will be on the beach in no time taking that morning...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
5/10 - 5/17
$2,708  $3,097
$389 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,708  $3,097
$389 off
5/24 - 5/31
$3,353  $3,840
$487 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,581  $4,050
$469 off
6/14 - 6/21
$5,263  $5,782
$519 off
6/28 - 7/5
$5,778  $6,354
$576 off
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 Wanderer

5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomYour family will adore this vacation home located just 250' to the beach access! Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a private pool with hot tub, outside shower and 2 gas grilles. Inside you'll find...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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!