2026 Wanchese Activities Guide

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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...

Serenity in Nags Head

*Pets Allowed for 2026 The spirit of the sea calls you to relax in this beautiful and well stocked home. 'Serenity in Nags Head' boasts beautiful decor and airy open spaces that invite you to enjoy your beach vacation.  A perfect pick for large...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

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
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

6504 - Eagle's Nest

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Cozy, comfortable beach home. Enjoy ocean views from the large top deck. Plenty of room for families. Screened porch...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Prevailing Wind

SEMI-SOUNDFRONT Salvo - Otter Way - Prevailing Wind Drive up to this cavernous beauty, park under the home, enter through the all-weather entrance, and get ready to appreciate. The first level features a game room with pool table and wet bar with...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

K9201 Sea Seeker at Barrier Island Stati...

Welcome to Sea Seeker at Barrier Island Station by KEES Vacations! FKA as Ducky Breeze at Barrier Island Station. Relaxing resort amenities, plenty of recreation opportunities, oceanfront views, ocean views, and beach access steps away from your...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Hatteras Hideout

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Windlass Ct. — When it’s time to press pause on everyday life, escape to HATTERAS HIDEOUT, a peaceful five-bedroom/three-bathroom perched on a wooded lot in a peaceful cul-de-sac. For those who dream of sinking their toes...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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...

DIAMOND KITTY HAWK

10 full baths, a private elevator serving all three floors, and a home theater set the tone at DIAMOND KITTY HAWK, a Carolina Designs vacation rental at Milepost 4.5 in Kitty Hawk. This 9-bedroom semi-oceanfront retreat also offers an onsite EV...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 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...