2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Bonito Landing

CANALFRONT Avon - Bonito Rd. - BONITO LANDING offers the ideal amenities for the kiteboarding, kayaking and fishing enthusiast in the family. In addition to its peaceful location and striking vistas, it is just a fast walk to the beach and an even...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Ocean Vista

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Waves - O'Neal Rd. - Appropriately named, this striking semi-oceanfront home offers unrestricted Atlantic vistas and pristine sunsets.The first level of the home features an inviting entry, game room with a vintage pinball machine...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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...

Dream Winds

Located in Corolla/ 6 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomAppreciate the impressive ocean breezes from the deck of this comfortable Oceanfront home located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, just a short walk from the community pool.Ground Level...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Beach Blessings

Bless your family by staying at “Beach Blessings” in the beautiful gated community of Buck Island in Corolla. Would you like to be lucky enough to stay in someone’s second home? This house was built in 2023 and was specifically designed as a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

5823 - Moonstruck

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Moonstruck! This 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom Outer Banks vacation rental is located right on the beautiful oceanfront of South Nags Head and...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

Mountain Retreat 161-B

Take a break from a busy world at Mountain Retreat, an oceanside cottage that is sure to be your family's favorite Outer Banks vacation destination! Located just a short walk to the beach at the end of the street (approximately 0.2 miles) a stay at...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 26! years! Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet is a great stop for an all you can eat affordable dinner extravaganza. The buffet offers over 100 different items. It even serves Jumbo Alaskan crab legs and Jumbo...

7725 - Sun Kissed

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Looking for a larger Hatteras Island home to fit all your family and friends? Look no further than Sun Kissed! This...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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!

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.