2026 Southern Shores Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

385 | Sand Castle

Endless Ocean & Beach Views await from the "Sand Castle". The Bedrooms & the Living, Dining, & Den are Oceanfront & offer Direct Access to an Oceanfront Deck. After a day on the Beach you can Enjoy a Relaxing Evening Watching the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Currituck Banks Reserve

Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental...

Daddy Mac's Beach Shack

Located in Avon / 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomNEW in 2026: Totally restocked kitchen, including all new dinnerware, cookware, drinkware, bakeware, silverware, and modest appliances. Brand new great room furnishings, including...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



1750 - Cool Winds

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Cool Winds is perfect for families or groups looking to enjoy Corolla. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, Cool Winds...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty Property Management

Celebrating 39 years of service in Outer Banks vacation rental property management, Resort Realty is a company that operates locally with in-house feet on the ground; meaning impeccable care for your home with constant communication from our staff...

Toes in the Sand CSC-4C

Toes in the Sand is a bright, open, and airy 3 bedroom/3 bathroom one-level condo with partial ocean views. The hardwood floors throughout the living and dining areas lend an appealing and open aesthetic to the contemporary design of Toes in the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Duck Town Park & Boardwalk

Duck Town Park provides a playground for all seasons and more. Its 11 acres consist of a mix of Maritime Forest, willow swamp, open lawn with amphitheatre and picnic shelters, all sitting next to the lovely shallow waters of scenic Currituck Sound...

1557 - Westover Sunset

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Exterior painted cream color. NEW FOR 2025: Seating and lower platform added to the pier. Westover...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

THE TALISMAN

Discover The Talisman — Your Hidden Oasis AwaitsAre you dreaming of an oasis that feels worlds away, yet keeps you close to everything? If so, The Talisman is your perfect vacation destination.Nestled on a lush, wooded lot, this spacious 5-bedroom...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/9 - 8/16
$4,190  $4,835
$645 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,882  $4,473
$591 off
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...

SERENDIPITY

Your stay in this OBX vacation rental will feel like Serendipity. Ocean views await you in this 5 bedroom, 4 ½ bath oceanfront home. Play a game of pool in the recreation room or take a dip in the private pool. Splinters will be the last things on...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
11/2 - 11/9
$4,279  $4,487
$208 off

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!