2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Summer School

CANALFRONT Frisco — Freebooter Ct. — It’s simple to see yourself appreciating the vast variety of Cape Hatteras experiences when you stay at SUMMER SCHOOL, a four-bedroom/three full- and two-half bath home located between the Atlantic Ocean...

  • Frisco
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

2433 - Bella Bay

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! New for 2026: Full Kitchen Renovation Including New Appliances, Flooring, and Quartz Countertops.  Welcome to Bella Bay! With sound views and a...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

7556 - Surf Shack

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Surf Shack, your vibrant and pet-friendly coastal oasis in the heart of Avon! This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental home invites you to...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

AMES

Do you like ocean views? Then you’ll love this Outer Banks vacation rental! Ames offers beautiful ocean views from its many windows. This charming beachfront home is open and bright with its cathedral ceilings and open floor plan. There is plenty...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours

Join Captain Stuart Wescott aboard The Captain Johnny boat for a Guaranteed Dolphin Watch cruise in protected waters off the Outer Banks, NC. This two hour cruise is ideal for all ages. Enjoy breathtaking views as you listen to a...

CAROLINA SUNRISE

Overview Imagine spending vacation days savoring each Carolina Sunrise in a home with popular amenities and the sandy shoreline of the Atlantic located just steps from your doorway. Relax in comfort and style at a sensational beachfront...

  • Duck
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
Mike Dianna's Grill Room

Welcome to Mike Dianna's Grill Room, home to the finest seafood, USDA prime beef, amazing live entertainment and more! Come have brunch or dinner with us in Corolla on the beautiful Outer Banks. Celebrating over 20 years in the Timbuck II Shopping...

Nana's Bananas 458-B

For the best of the Outer Banks visit Nana’s Bananas! This amazing beach house has everything your family could want for an OBX vacation. This home has added features such as a private pool, a tiki area, a hot tub, and a game room, sure to delight...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
6/27 - 7/4
$5,710  $5,990
$280 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

Turtle Watch

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Pony Pasture Dr. — New for 2026! — TURTLE WATCH is a relaxing haven as inviting and predictable as the ebb and flow of Avon’s tides. This three-bedroom/three- and one-half-bathroom home has the power to soothe the soul...

  • Avon
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...