2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Joka's Inn

This Nags Head Vacation home is ideal for smaller families. Step into Joka's Inn and be immediately embraced by its warm, rustic charm. Wooden panels line the walls, reflecting a history filled with stories, while the inviting yellow couch, adorned...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Beach Haven Hatteras

OCEANFRONT Hatteras – Lighthouse Rd. – As the sun starts to make its ascent over the horizon each morning, it illuminates everything that makes BEACH HAVEN HATTERAS the quintessential vacation getaway. With three levels of decking that run...

  • Hatteras
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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...

Bubbles Up (formerly Soundhaven) 115-B

Discover the epitome of tranquility at Bubbles Up, a stunning soundfront home nestled in the charming town of Duck. Revel in the awe-inspiring vistas of the sound and breathtaking sunsets that await you!The top level, designed with an open-concept...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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...

Beach Place

Beach Place is now Pet Friendly! Bright, beautiful cottage with a reverse floor plan. You'll know summer's here, as you enjoy a dip in your own private pool (12x24) and submerge yourself in the hot tub!  Catch some rays  on the deck, read a book...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes live music, karaoke and a DJ dance party. They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab...

Seawalk Condos Unit 8

This Oceanfront Town Home Has It All: The View, The Location, And More! The name of this complex says it all, just a short 25-foot walk from your townhome to the sea at Seawalk! Perfect for a smaller family, Watch the sunrise from the balcony with...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

SEA BREEZES

Relax in a house that has something for each member of the family, including a kid's bedroom and adjoining recreation room with TV, puzzles, games, and cards. Two levels of decks offer panoramic views of the sound and spectacular sunsets and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2/7 - 2/14
$1,598  $1,924
$326 off
2/14 - 2/21
$1,598  $1,924
$326 off
2/21 - 2/28
$1,598  $1,924
$326 off
2/28 - 3/7
$1,598  $1,924
$326 off
3/7 - 3/14
$1,598  $1,924
$326 off
3/14 - 3/21
$1,598  $1,924
$326 off
3/21 - 3/28
$1,656  $1,924
$268 off
3/28 - 4/4
$1,830  $2,074
$244 off
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Once in a Blue Moon do you find a beach home so comfortable for several families with six bedrooms, six baths, two living areas and a sitting room, only ten yards from the beach access, with gorgeous ocean views from two floors, complete with a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
2/8 - 2/15
$2,181  $2,795
$614 off
2/15 - 2/22
$2,181  $2,795
$614 off
2/22 - 3/1
$2,181  $2,795
$614 off
3/1 - 3/8
$2,181  $2,795
$614 off
3/8 - 3/15
$2,181  $2,795
$614 off
3/15 - 3/22
$2,181  $2,795
$614 off
3/22 - 3/29
$2,181  $2,795
$614 off
3/29 - 4/5
$2,542  $2,946
$404 off
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.

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!

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.