2026 Southern Shores Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

Blackbeard's JEM

Located in Nags Head / 7 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom180 Degree Ocean Vistas from the top level of this handsome vacation home! Oceanfront living at its best offering fresh furnishings and vistas of the ocean horizon and the waves...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Chicken By the Sea

OCEANFRONT Hatteras - Hatteras Landing - Your heart will skip a beat when you first set your eyes on CHICKEN BY THE SEA, a majestic four-level, 6,150 square foot home on the edge of the Atlantic. Capturing a casual ambiance of carefree luxury...

  • Hatteras
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 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...

ROUND ABOUT

”Round About” is a two bedroom, round rental home located on a private and secluded wooded lot. The semi-private beaches of Southern Shores are just 145 yards away.This Outer Banks vacation home offers two sundecks for sunning and relaxing...

  • Southern Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
8/23 - 8/30
$1,200  $1,334
$134 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,151  $1,268
$117 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,151  $1,268
$117 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,084  $1,177
$93 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,084  $1,177
$93 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,084  $1,177
$93 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,107  $1,177
$70 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,138  $1,177
$39 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,118  $1,156
$38 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,118  $1,156
$38 off
11/1 - 11/8
$973  $1,005
$32 off
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Born to Sun

It will be hard to leave this gorgeous oceanfront vacation rental home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, centrally located within the North Outer Banks - you will be sure to return again and again! Take in the panoramic ocean views to the east from...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Catching Rays

Indulge in the ultimate Outer Banks getaway at Catching Rays! Nestled on a serene street within the sought-after Ocean Sands community in Corolla's tranquil northern stretch, this inviting beach retreat promises a blend of tranquility and comfort...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Carolina Designs invites you to STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN, a Duck oceanfront retreat with 5 bedrooms, elevator access, and sweeping Atlantic views. This harmonious beach home features tasteful upgrades, stylish cottage decor, and show-stopper ocean...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

648 | Sunny Side Up

6/9/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Experience the best of the Outer Banks at this beautiful home located in Old Nags Head Place. This home has been designed for comfort, fun, and has all...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

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!