2026 Wanchese Activities Guide

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The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

Gone Coastal

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Soak up the sunrise and settle into easy beachside living at Gone Coastal, a top-floor oceanfront condo in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. Located in...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

The Watch Tower

Welcome to "The Watch Tower" – your premier vantage point for soaking in the best that the Outer Banks has to offer! Nestled in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, this immaculate home provides an unparalleled experience with its semi-private beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to...

416 | TipSea Turtle

The TipSea Turtle is an exceptional Oceanfront Masterpiece that brings it all together to ensure a Grand Outer Banks Getaway for your family. Experience endless ocean views, uncrowded beaches, and ample space to relax and spend time with loved...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Swink Cottage

Welcome to Swink Cottage! Located in Southern Shores, this vacation home features an observation tower with panoramic ocean views. Getting to the beach is easy, just 40 yards via a direct deeded access.    There's plenty of room for family and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

5443 - Gillam Cottage

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!  Remember those vacations you used to take at the cottages at Nags Head, the ones with character that didn't break the bank? Now's your chance to...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Landfall

OCEANFRONT South Beach Ct. - Hatteras Landing - Fall in adore with the sweeping ocean vistas from the decks of LANDFALL, a spectacular 5,700 sq. ft. oceanfront home in esteemed Hatteras Landing. This opulent home is located within walking...

  • Hatteras
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

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



Sea Site Heights

SEMI-OCEANFRONT – Resort Rodanthe, Unit 9B – Set your sights on a glorious beach hideaway at SEA SITE HEIGHTS, a two-bedroom/two-bathroom condo with painless access to the sandy shore of the Atlantic Ocean. Ideal for a modest family, this...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest dolphin boat­, with a canopied top, cushioned seats and restroom. Sunset Dolphin Cruises runs daily. Departs from the Wanchese Docks on Roanoke Island. Get ready to see some of the most beautiful wildlife you have ever seen!

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 offers a relaxed and authentic way to explore the area’s rich maritime heritage, scenic sound waters, and abundant wildlife. Specializing in private dolphin and wildlife tours, Old Man Charters goes far beyond a standard sightseeing cruise. While...