2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

Shaka Shack SWB-3

Looking for an unforgettable four-wheel drive area home with panoramic views and amenities that will make you never want to leave? Well, Shaka Shack is the place for you! This home has everything for the perfect vacation! Nestled only a short drive...

  • Carova
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

Jake's Wake

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Colony Dr. - For a calming vacation that’s filled with sound and ocean vistas, steer into JAKE’S WAKE. Stroll down to the beach or relax outdoors by the shining private pool or in the private hot tub. Kick off the flip flops...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
Firehouse Boil Delivery

DIY Seafood Boil Don’t Just Make Dinner, Make An Experience! We Deliver on the Outer Banks! Same Day Delivery! Make lasting memories by doing something new with friends and family. Why wait in line at a grocery store or restaurant? Our Low...

Sunrise TGS-O2

Sunrise is one of only two units in the complex with a full width view from the living room. It is a great condo for a relaxing family getaway and the perfect spot to experience amazing OBX sunrises! This cozy second-floor condo offers wonderful...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
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...

The People Sanctuary

OCEANVIEW - Bold Dune Drive - THE PEOPLE SANCTUARY is convenient to shopping and eateries and offerings handsome vistas of the Pamlico Sound, this home provides a sanctuary for you and your guests. The private swimming pool and close by hot tub...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Paradise Fun Park

Off the beach, one of the best activities for groups to enjoy in the Outer Banks is mini golf, bumper cars or Go-Karts. Thankfully, Paradise Fun Park offers all three activities! Paradise Fun Park offers exciting outdoor activities that kids and...

K4002 Coastal Calling at Corolla Shores

Welcome to Coastal Calling at Corolla Shores! When the goal of your Outer Banks vacation is fun in the sun and games in the shade with a big group of your best peeps and family, this Corolla Shores home delivers! This 7-bedroom Oceanside home in the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Eden

SOUNDSIDE Avon - Kinnakeet Shores - If you haven't yet discovered the beauty of the soundside, you must book a week at EDEN. The meandering roads through the lush greenery of the Kinnakeet Shores soundside community provide opportunity for morning...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

Duck View 160-B

Located in the community of Bayberry Bluffs on one of the highest dunes in Duck, this lovely beach home offers stunning panoramic views from ocean to sound. Take in the lush coastal scenery while lounging on the cushions in the Juniper Tower Room or...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

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!