2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

Sunsets in Rodanthe

OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — S. Holiday Blvd. — What can possibly surpass catching the sun emerging from the ocean to signal the start of another spectacular day? How about the way it descends into the sound in a blaze of deep hues as the evening...

  • Rodanthe
  • 4 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...

Top Notch

SEMI-OCEANFRONT - Resort Rodanthe, Unit 15C -Savor the unobstructed vistas from the top-level private deck of TOP NOTCH where you can see the ocean over the dunes. The beach is just a fast walk away on the wide private Resort Rodanthe boardwalk. The...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Cake by the Ocean

OCEANFRONT Avon - This coastal getaway located in Avon offers a calming escape by the ocean. CAKE BY THE OCEAN, featuring 5 bedrooms and three full baths, is located amidst protective dunes and is dog friendly, as up to three of your furry friends...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Seas The Day

Located in Corolla/ 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomThis home, just 225 feet from the beach access, is the ideal place to Seas The Day! Located in the cavernous E section of Ocean Sands with a modest shopping center close by, savor the...

  • Corolla
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

MILLER’S OFFERS ONE OF THE FEW TRULY WATERFRONT DINING EXPERIENCES ON THE OUTER BANKS. Enjoy casual dining in our downstairs family-friendly seafood restaurant, or our signature drinks and grill menu in our upstairs deck bar while watching...

BLOCK AND TACKLE

Great ocean view. 75 yards to beach access.Level 1:4 bedrooms (2 Queen bedrooms with private bathrooms (tub & shower), 2 with Twins and shared bath (tub & shower), den with CATV and Xbox.Level 2:Living/dining/kitchen area with CATV...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/2 - 8/9
$2,749  $3,057
$308 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,975  $2,173
$198 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,716  $1,919
$203 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,571  $1,698
$127 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,571  $1,698
$127 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,571  $1,698
$127 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,465  $1,495
$30 off
12/27 - 1/3
$1,336  $1,345
$9 off
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...

Casa Del Sol

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Rodanthe - GA Kohler Ct - As blue as a cloudless sky, CASA DEL SOL evokes serenity with a symphony of breaking waves. Rise with sun or gaze at the stars on one of the open or covered oceanfront decks or simply wander to the ocean...

  • Rodanthe
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

3681 - OBX Magic

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Located in the picturesque coastal town of Duck, OBX Magic allows you to enjoy breathtaking sunrises over the ocean and sunsets over the...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...