2026 Wanchese Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Gray's

Gray’s Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company offers the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks” and Gear! We carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family...

319 | Sand Dollar

Sand Dollar has terrific ocean views, a wide beach, private oceanfront swimming pool, hot tub, and rec. room w/pool table. Spacious (4,000 square feet), beautifully decorated, well-equipped house makes it easy and comfortable to entertain your...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
5/30 - 6/5
$6,995  $9,095
$2,100 off
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Ohana

Exciting news—Ohana is now pet-friendly! In Hawaiian culture, 'Ohana' represents family in its broadest sense, encompassing blood relatives, adopted members, and chosen bonds. It emphasizes the importance of unity, support, and shared experiences...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
7/10 - 7/17
$15,778  $17,878
$2,100 off
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...

Safe Haven

OCEANVIEW Salvo - Fourth St. - Find more than just SAFE HAVEN at this comfortable vacation home located in south Salvo. Unwind poolside on a comfortable lounger next to the sizable and deep in-ground pool. Guests have their choice of four bedrooms...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf Side Hotel

Our oceanfront hotel rooms in Nags Head, North Carolina provide the absolute best views of the Atlantic Ocean! In addition to the gorgeous view, we also offer a great selection of amenities to our guests, including hot tubs, indoor and outdoor...

HIPNAUTIC

Overview Brand NEW construction, ready for 2026 rentals! Experience the calming effect of the coast at Hipnautic. This five-level semi-oceanfront retreat, located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, offers stunning ocean views from multiple...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Alex’s Hideaway

OCEANVIEW Rodanthe - Atlantic Dr. - Share ALEX'S HIDEAWAY with your family this year! Start your vacation off with a splash in the private pool with a poolside tiki bar or a dip in the calming hot tub. When it's time for a break, step inside to the...

  • Rodanthe
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Jimmy's Seafood Buffet

Home of the Crab Leg & Lobster Buffet for 27 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...

LUCKIE LADY

“LUCKIE LADY” will show you its favorable beauty with spectacular ocean views and breezes from the spacious top level sun deck or from your very own PRIVATE oceanfront deck with covered gazebo, powered outlets, and a park style grill for a fun...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

2973 - The Shack

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the ultimate coastal escape at "The Shack," a charming semi-oceanfront retreat perfectly positioned in the heart of Duck, North...

  • Duck
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

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...