2026 Southern Shores Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

4208 - NAAN SANDS

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Georgetown Sands, Bldg. 2, unit 10, steps to the Ocean from your private beach access with fragrant Russian olives and a short walk to the...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

451 | South Creek Sunsets

Extensive updates for the 2026 season are complete and the transformation is amazing! Previously named "Gamefish Junction", this home has all the right touches to make your OBX vacation one you will not soon forget. There are new furnishings in the...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
6/6 - 6/12
$5,795  $6,495
$700 off
6/13 - 6/19
$6,295  $6,995
$700 off
Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

SmileAway

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Take your family on an unforgettable Outer Banks Vacation at “SmileAway” this summer! Oceanside, private pool with outside speakers, hot tub, plenty...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

The Lazy Dog

The Lazy Dog is a beautifully updated and spacious coastal retreat located in the desirable Whalehead Beach community of Corolla. This open and airy six bedroom home offers panoramic coastal views, thoughtful upgrades throughout, and plenty of room...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

The Kinnakeet Retreat

SOUNDSIDE Avon – Kinnakeet Shores – Open all of your senses to the natural beauty of Pamlico Sound from THE KINNAKEET RETREAT, a three-level home that surrounds you in extravagant comfort in a magnificently pristine and secluded location. This...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

Stella Maris A-36

Welcome to Stella Maris! This gorgeous, bright and airy, newly-constructed home was designed and furnished to ensure you have the perfect Outer Banks vacation experience! Located just a short walk to the beach (approximately 0.2 miles), and close to...

  • Avon
  • 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...

Lost At Sea

“Lost at Sea” is the perfect oceanside escape. Your family can enjoy relaxing by the pool or soaking in the hot tub with a cabana bathroom and kitchenette just steps inside for a convenient vacation experience. Bask in the summer air on one of...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16

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!