Line 4 · Beach
Outer Banks with kids
North Carolina
A week in a beach house, wild horses in Corolla, the Wright Brothers memorial and climbing lighthouses.
Houses rent Saturday to Saturday in summer.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $1,840 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,720 |
| Luxury (5★) | $5,420 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayGood
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepGood
- OctGood
- NovOff
- DecOff
Top attractions in North Carolina
- Wright Brothers National MemorialFirst flight site
- Jockey's Ridge State ParkTallest dune on the East Coast
- Cape Hatteras LighthouseClimb 257 steps
- Bodie Island LighthouseMarsh boardwalk
- Currituck Beach LighthouseCorolla
- Corolla wild horsesSpanish mustangs
- NC Aquarium on Roanoke IslandSharks
- The Lost ColonyOutdoor drama since 1937
- Elizabethan GardensManteo
- Pea Island National Wildlife RefugeBirding
Where to eat in North Carolina
- Duck Donuts$Made to order
- Sam & Omie's$$Since 1937
- Tortugas' Lie$$Seafood and sushi
- Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar$$Steamed seafood
- Kill Devil Grill$$Diner car
- Owens' Restaurant$$$Since 1946
- Jimmy's Seafood Buffet$$All-you-can-eat crab legs
- Sugar Creek Seafood$$Soundside
Things to do
- Wild horse tour by 4x4Corolla beaches
- Hang gliding lessonJockey's Ridge
- Climb Cape Hatteras LighthouseSummer
- See The Lost ColonySummer evenings
- Kayak the soundCalm water
- Fly a kite on the dunesJockey's Ridge
- Fish from Jennette's PierNags Head
- Free ferry to OcracokeFrom Hatteras
- CrabbingSoundside docks
- Surf lessonsSeveral schools
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.