2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

1651 - Better Than Tuition

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Better Than Tuition is a spacious 6-bedroom Corolla vacation rental that has everything you need to enjoy your stay on...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz...

Sugar 'N' Spice

Located in Corolla/ 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomSugar and spice and everything nice, that's what the Semi-Oceanfront home known as Sugar 'n' Spice is made of. Just one lot back from the Ocean with direct access, this roomy...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

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



Island Girl

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomWelcome to Island Girl, a gorgeous home that has everything you need to appreciate your time at the OBX with family and friends. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the private...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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...

Carolina Cottage

Set against a stunning backdrop of coastal beauty, Carolina Cottage is your perfect beach retreat, designed to create an unforgettable vacation experience. Begin your day with breathtaking ocean views and vibrant sunrises from the upper deck before...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

STARDUST

Overview Brand NEW construction, recently completed for the 2025 season!Located in Whalehead, Stardust checks all the boxes! A private heated pool, hot tub, poolside cabana, eleven bedrooms with private baths, a rec room, a theater, a...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
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...

Big Blue 10

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Welcome to your group’s new favorite Outer Banks destination! This 10-bedroom Buck Island home combines two fully equipped 5-bedroom units into one...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 23
Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

020 | Summer Shore

Oceanfront w/Outstanding Ocean and Beach Views. This nicely decorated and lovingly cared for Beach Cottage offers comfortable furnishings, a great location in Kitty Hawk, and fantactic Ocean and Beach views. Spend your days kicking back on the...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.