2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

SOMETHING TO SEA

You will have "Something to Sea" the minute you pull into this five bedroom Outer Banks Vacation Home! Get settled in quickly and let the adventure begin! Unpack your suit and head out to the large pool area for some fun in the sun! Then grab the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/23 - 8/30
$3,244  $3,385
$141 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,711  $2,950
$239 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,341  $2,425
$84 off
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

Seashell 72-K

Located in the Ocean Sands community, this Corolla vacation rental will have you hooked and keep you coming back again and again. Seashell sits right on Ocean Sands Lake, with the ocean located just a short walk on a sandy path. After a long day at...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
6/20 - 6/27
$3,670  $4,170
$500 off
7/18 - 7/25
$3,770  $4,170
$400 off
8/8 - 8/15
$3,273  $3,673
$400 off
Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs! Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach...

Gracious Tides 163-B

Welcome to Gracious Tides, a gorgeous oceanfront home in Duck offering unsurpassed ocean and sunrise views! Don't be surprised if you feel an instant connection with this beautiful cottage, with gorgeous hardwood floors and a sweet personality all...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

Summerwinds

SOUNDFRONT Rodanthe - Cross of Honor Way - Wind and watersport enthusiasts take note! This handsome home has a private boardwalk that leads you to your own private sandy soundfront beach and launch. Choose from four comfortable and warmly decorated...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

PERIWINKLE BEACH

Periwinkle Beach is the perfect location for rest and relaxation. This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath pet-friendly home is located on the oceanside of Southern Shores. Periwinkle Beach is nestled within the sanctuary of mature live oaks, on a quiet street...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/31 - 6/7
$2,990  $3,632
$642 off
6/7 - 6/14
$3,785  $4,147
$362 off
6/14 - 6/21
$4,284  $4,668
$384 off
6/21 - 6/28
$4,432  $4,668
$236 off
6/28 - 7/5
$4,514  $5,139
$625 off
7/5 - 7/12
$4,679  $5,139
$460 off
7/12 - 7/19
$4,711  $5,139
$428 off
8/9 - 8/16
$4,438  $4,668
$230 off
8/16 - 8/23
$3,601  $3,632
$31 off
8/23 - 8/30
$3,107  $3,125
$18 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,500  $2,604
$104 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,083  $2,241
$158 off
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...

Just Beachin

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathYour family will adore this home located close to the beach, shopping, grocery, eateries and activities. Appreciate great outdoor spaces with a enormous private pool that includes a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
6/2 - 6/9
$2,765  $3,344
$579 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...

Made It II 307-W

You'll feel right at home at this centrally-located coastal cottage! Comfortable furnishings adorn this cozy soundside home, with an open great room and two nicely-sized bedrooms. When you're not spending your days on the beach or exploring the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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 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!

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...

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.