2026 Waves Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

5799 - Tambor by the Sea

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW SUNDAY CHECK-IN FOR 2026! NEW FOR 2025: New couches. Picturesque ocean sights and comfortable seaside living are up ahead at Tambor by the...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

Imagine

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Ocean Street It's simple to plan the best vacation you can IMAGINE at this premier oceanfront home located on the southern end of Salvo. Let your imagination run wild in the broad outdoor entertainment area featuring a private...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Gaddy Shack

Gaddy Shack is a charming cedar shake beach house that perfectly blends classic Nags Head style with modern comfort. Inside, the open-concept top-level offers plenty of room to gather, with a beautifully updated kitchen featuring all stainless...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

SHORE-NUF

Enjoy your beach vacation in this cozy and comfortable oceanside bungalow. Shore-Nuf is only a short walk to the beach and to Duck Village to enjoy fantastic shopping and wonderful restaurants.Level 1:Park grill; parkingLevel 2:Great room has a...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
5/16 - 5/23
$1,132  $1,260
$128 off
5/30 - 6/6
$1,420  $1,583
$163 off
6/13 - 6/20
$1,719  $1,888
$169 off
8/22 - 8/29
$1,407  $1,504
$97 off
8/29 - 9/5
$1,339  $1,351
$12 off
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Summer Wind

Located in Duck/ 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomLocated on the Oceanfront in North Point, this home is located close to the town of Duck. A beach access is adjacent to the home. Elegant ocean vistas, relaxation and phenomenal family...

  • Duck
  • 4 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...

Sound Therapy

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Let nature take its course at SOUND THERAPY and wrap you in the peaceful beauty of Pamlico Sound, home to one of the best kiteboarding and windsurfing spots on the East Coast. With seven decks offering...

  • Avon
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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...

COASTAL INDULGENCE

Overview Breathe easy - an amazing vacation is ahead at Coastal Indulgence, a stunning Nags Head waterfront estate with direct access to the ocean's edge. Boasting nine bedrooms, this professionally decorated home is designed to host a...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms

For more than 30 years, Moneysworth Beach Equipment & Linen Rentals has been making your beach vacation packing list shorter and your stay in the Outer Banks more relaxing. With FREE DELIVERY AND PICK-UP to all beach rentals from Hatteras to...