2026 Wanchese 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...

Wine N' Sea

Location, Location, Location (and did we mention Size, Comfort, and Amenities as well)! Enjoy your vacation in this beautiful, dog-friendly beach house located within walking distance to the beach and to Duck Village. Situated in beautiful Duck...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

GOLDEN SANDS

If you like to relax and enjoy panoramic ocean views, cook in gourmet kitchens, take short strolls to the beach, shoot some pool, roast marshmallows or just unwind by soaking in a hot tub, The Golden Sands is the house for you. This exquisite...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
2/15 - 2/22
$2,700  $2,823
$123 off
2/22 - 3/1
$2,700  $2,823
$123 off
3/1 - 3/8
$2,700  $2,823
$123 off
3/8 - 3/15
$2,700  $2,823
$123 off
3/15 - 3/22
$2,700  $2,823
$123 off
3/22 - 3/29
$2,700  $2,823
$123 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,851  $2,973
$122 off
4/5 - 4/12
$2,851  $2,973
$122 off
Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations...

SAND AND SURF

Overview Experience rest and relaxation at Sand and Surf, a classic oceanfront estate with southern coastal influence and a great list of amenities. Enjoy magnificent ocean and sound views, sunrises and sunsets in this 6,300 square...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

1712 - Happy Childhood

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Happy Childhood is a 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom Corolla rental perfect for you and your family. Happy Childhood has everything you need and more for a...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...

The Smiling Sea Horse SS-146

You've found the perfect Outer Banks vacation home for your next family getaway! The Smiling Sea Horse is packed with amenities, offers a spacious layout, and is filled with coastal hospitality. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

Patro Cottage 153

Nestled in the desirable Duck Ridge Shores community, Patro Cottage is a warm and inviting beach retreat perfect for your classic Outer Banks getaway. Located on the oceanside, this charming cottage offers the best of both worlds—just a short...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

The Schenk Shack II LG-9

Comfortable home located in the Laughing Gull community. This Outer Banks vacation rental home features a rooftop deck, where the expansive views of the ocean sunrise are only rivaled by the stars in the sky at night. Pet-friendly so all the members...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Harbor Star Dolphin Tours at Wanchese Marina

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must be purchased 30 minutes or further in advance of your cruise departure time either online, by phone or onsite. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your cruise.

Wanchese Marina

Wanchese Marina offer one of the finest fleets of professional charter fishermen, charter booking service, dolphin tours, dive charters, shrimp charters and even crabbing charters. We have both diesel and non-ethanol fuel, a professional fish cleaning facility and an official North Carolina Citation weigh station.

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 40-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!