The best family-friendly activities in Outer Banks for parents and kids (Updated July 2026)

2-hour Outer Banks Wild Horse Tour by 4WD Truck
The Bender family continues a 50 year tradition of traveling in open air style safari vehicles north of Corolla along the ocean and sand dunes on...
$64

Kitty Hawk Woods Kayak Tour
The Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest Kayak Tour is hands down one of the best family ecotours experiences to be had on the islands of...
$48

Our walking tour is something the entire family will enjoy. You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through downtown Manteo telling you the spooky...
$24

Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks
Learn to surf on the Outer Banks in one of our daily surf lessons. Lesson includes ocean safety, surfboard anatomy 101, paddling technique, proper pop...
$88

Cape Hatteras Kayak Tour
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a must see on Hatteras Island. On this kayak tour, we frequently spot ospreys, pelicans, herons, egrets, ibis, terns,...
$58

Nags Head Kayak Tour
The Stoke Dispensary is a full service water sports operator on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. From Corolla to Cape Hatteras, we have you...
$54

Beginner Hang Gliding Lesson
this is one of the closest ways to experience what the Wright Brother's experienced over 100 years ago as they trying to conquer the mystery...
$148

Kayak Rental on the Outer Banks
We are the only kayak rental company right next to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve. This paddling area is hands down one of the...
$34

This is one of only a few maritime forests left along the Carolina Coast. The only way to view this area is on a kayak...
$59

Corolla Kayak Adventure
Kayaking around the sheltered islands, bays and canals of the Currituck Sound on the Outer Banks is a real treat!!! This Corolla Kayak Tour is...
$58

Roanoke Island Kayak Tour
The Roanoke Island Tour offers an enriching adventure through the scenic canals and marshes of Historic Roanoke Island. As you paddle, our knowledgeable guides share...
$59

Manteo Historic Walking Tour
Join retired Police Chief D'Ambra for Manteo’s original Historic Candlelight Walking Tour. Take an evening stroll through the beautiful Historic Manteo Waterfront. Explore 450+ years...
$30.20

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...
$161.01

Outer Banks Parasail Adventure
Parasailing is one of the best ways to experience the Outer Banks! You’ll get a birds eye view from a peaceful parasail ride behind a...
$108

Oregon Inlet Kayak Tour
A journey through Oregon Inlet unveils a rich tapestry of marine life and stunning landscapes. Paddle along the serene waters of Pamlico Sound, navigating between...
$59

Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park
The only trampoline park on the Outer Banks! Veteran and locally owned, Jumpmasters features obstacle course lanes, a climbing wall, foam pit with foam pugil...
$15.40

