2026 Waves Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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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...

DISHAROON

Enjoy the sunrise each morning from this exceptional home built for optimum ocean views. 3,500 square feet living area with decks galore, excellent surf fishing location. Close to shops & restaurants. 2 miles from the Wright Memorial Bridge.All...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
5/10 - 5/17
$2,924  $3,258
$334 off
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

Siren Of The Sea KIN-67

Lose yourself at Siren of the Sea. This beautiful home is a quiet retreat perfectly positioned on the lakefront in the popular Kinnakeet Shores subdivision and a short walk to the beach. Take a dip at your leisure in your very own private pool...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Miller's Seafood and Steakhouse

Miller's Seafood & Steakhouse has been a favorite among locals and visitors for more forty years. Offering delicious southern cuisine for both breakfast and dinner in a casual family atmosphere infused with coastal flair, it's no wonder this...

Sanctuary

Gorgeous Soundfront Home In The Community Of Sanderling. Step into our coastal oasis, where you can experience breathtaking sunsets and shimmering water views. Located just 300 feet from the ocean, enjoy easy access to the beach, while the sound...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Raceway

The Ultimate Go Kart Racetrack That Kids and Adults will Enjoy! Corolla Raceway is the premier Go-Kart experience. Our upscale facility is designed to provide a first class entertainment experience. Corolla Raceway provides the newest Single...

Westside Story CHA-11

This is a well-kept family vacation retreat located in a quiet neighborhood at milepost 19.5 in South Nags Head. Any summer vacation will be complete with a stay at Westside Story! With a private pool and large fenced-in area, there are endless...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 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...

SANDY CHEEKS

“Sandy Cheeks” offers the best of both worlds, nestled amid beautiful, live oak trees on a private cul-de-sac, less than a 350 yard walk to the beach and close to local attractions and shopping. With five large bedrooms, a sun room/game room...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
4/19 - 4/26
$1,907  $2,131
$224 off
4/26 - 5/3
$1,883  $2,131
$248 off
5/3 - 5/10
$2,019  $2,290
$271 off
5/10 - 5/17
$2,034  $2,290
$256 off
5/17 - 5/24
$2,073  $2,290
$217 off
5/24 - 5/31
$2,323  $2,562
$239 off
5/31 - 6/7
$3,235  $3,540
$305 off
The Mystic Jewel

Walk into this shop and you’ll be delighted by all the glittering and sparkling from the way the mirrors and lighting show off jewelry from over 100 different designers and local artisans. Artfully-designed cases line the walls, filled with...

081 | Calypso's Hideaway

Calypso's Hideaway is a Nicely Appointed, Dog Friendly beach home w/Direct Beach Access and Ocean Views. The Fonck Street Beach Access is only 360 feet away. Relax on the covered porch after dinner or enjoy your morning coffee on the wrap-around...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Miss Oregon Inlet

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

AQUA DUCK

Overview Relax into comfortable beach ambiance when you reserve Aqua Duck, a seaside home located in the popular community of Duck Landing in the award-winning town of Duck. This sensational floor plan offers multiple gathering areas...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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...