2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

Nautical by Nature

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon — Ocean View Dr. — Feel a sense of blissful tranquility at NAUTICAL BY NATURE, a five-bedroom/four-bathroom home that inspires families to forge memories through shared laughter, adventures, and cherished moments. With a...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Beachwinds S-63

Set sail with Beachwinds to guide your next vacation! This well-maintained, unique property is located on the oceanside in Hatteras Colony in Salvo. Enter through the screened porch to the great room with hardwood floors. The well-equipped kitchen...

  • Salvo
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

6100 - Red Snapper Inn

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy your next family reunion or business excursion at the "Red Snapper Inn". You will luxuriate in this oceanfront...

  • Nags Head
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
Jumpmasters OBX

Now with Axe Throwing! Jumpmasters OBX is the ultimate trampoline park on the Outer Banks with attractions the entire family will enjoy. From open jump trampolines to the dodgeball court, 3-D climbing wall, a foam pit, an epic ninja obstacle course...

Shark and Awe

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.You CAN have it all at ‘Shark and Awe’! Not your typical beach cottage, this property was featured in the Outer Banks Parade of Homes and was a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

4670 - Salted Skyline

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW FOR 2026: Hot Tub, New Flooring, Bedding, Furniture, Kitchen Remodel and more!  Southern Shores has walking paths and put in new sidewalk from...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

ROUND ABOUT

”Round About” is a two bedroom, round rental home located on a private and secluded wooded lot. The semi-private beaches of Southern Shores are just 145 yards away.This Outer Banks vacation home offers two sundecks for sunning and relaxing...

  • Southern Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
7/5 - 7/12
$1,464  $1,790
$326 off
7/12 - 7/19
$1,483  $1,790
$307 off
7/26 - 8/2
$1,483  $1,790
$307 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,397  $1,558
$161 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,164  $1,334
$170 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,185  $1,268
$83 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,175  $1,268
$93 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,084  $1,177
$93 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,084  $1,177
$93 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,093  $1,177
$84 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,099  $1,177
$78 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,099  $1,177
$78 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,080  $1,156
$76 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,091  $1,156
$65 off
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...

885 | Coleman's Beach Front Inn

A New Oceanfront gazebo, 10 x 10, has been constructed for the 2026 season. Overlooking the Ocean and Beach, this beautiful covered area is is deal for for relaxing and watching the waves roll in. Coleman's Beach Front Inn offers terrific ocean...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/15 - 8/21
$4,495  $4,995
$500 off
8/22 - 8/28
$3,995  $4,495
$500 off

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself...

No Outer Banks family vacation is ever complete without a Harbor Star dolphin tour. What could possibly be more exciting than watching the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphin jump and frolic right in front of you? This trip is guaranteed to be a great...

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...

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey...

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...