2026 Ocracoke Activities Guide

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Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Son Of A Sailor 325-A

You don't have to go far to have fun at Son of a Sailor with the beach in your backyard! This charming, open-concept cottage is beautifully decorated and fully furnished.Sit on the oceanfront deck, watch the sunrise, and listen to the waves crash...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Bright Dreams Ahead

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Tucked into a peaceful cul-de-sac at the south end of Duck, Bright Dreams Ahead blends modern upgrades with a laid-back coastal setting. Live oaks line...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Brindley Beach Vacations

Brindley Beach Vacations offers premier Real Estate and Property Management services across the entire Outer Banks. Representing more than 450 vacation rental homes, we proudly serve every region—from the southern beaches of Hatteras Island...

LEGACY

Enjoy spectacular ocean views from this beautifully remodeled oceanfront home. The new renovations include a Private Pool with new Cabana with wet bar and fridge. Your family will want to return year after year!Level 1:6 bedrooms (1 with King &...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying...

471 | Sandy Bottoms

A stylish, comfortable Oceanfront home offering breathtaking Ocean Views & the luxury of your own Private Heated Swimming Pool - Open Seasonally & Hot Tub. Beautifully furnished & decorated, this home is uniquely situated in a low...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure...

Newbern

Newbern is a pet friendly, semi-oceanfront premier retreat in the Pine Island Limited Community. Masterfully blending coastal elegance and modern luxury for an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation! Each of the eight bedrooms features a private...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



Zip-A-Dee-Dune-Dah

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms Just 2 homes from the community beach walkway with ocean vistas and a brand-new private pool area, your family will appreciate this vacation rental home! Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jolly Roger

When you first catch sight of The Jolly Roger, you might be unsure exactly what to think of it. Since its conversion from a gas station/grocery store to a restaurant in 1972, The Jolly Roger has been anything but your ordinary Outer Banks...

353 | No Sniveling

OUTSTANDING NAGS HEAD BEACH COTTAGE! Great location & just steps to the Beach (approx. 150 Ft. to Beach). Traditional Nags Head Style Beach Cottage located just one house back from the Beach w/Direct Ocean Access w/Dune Crossover, Excellent...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.

Cedar Island Ferry

Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...