2026 Ocracoke Activities Guide

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Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

Wave Breaker

OCEANSIDE Rodanthe — Sea Oats Dr. — New for 2026! — Welcome to WAVE BREAKER, where the moment you step inside, you'll feel the gentle ebb and flow of the tide reflected in every detail of this five-bedroom/three-bathroom oceanside getaway...

  • Rodanthe
  • 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...

Salvocean

OCEANFRONT Salvo- Colony Dr. - Imagine the ocean and dunes for as far as you can see - a place of refuge and a home for making memories with family and friends. This is SALVOCEAN, a home constructed for escaping the world.The ground level has a...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Beach Realty and Construction

Over 450 Outer Banks vacation rentals with amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, elevators, keyless entry, 1 - 9 bedrooms, Oceanfront to Soundfront, 4x4 Carova...

298 | Stay Salty

Relax and rejuvenate in this spacious, thoughtfully refreshed and impeccably maintained 4700 sq. ft. Semi-Oceanfront retreat. You’ll be on vacation sooner than you think as this home is located just 5 minutes from the Wright Memorial Bridge...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
5/31 - 6/6
$6,495  $6,995
$500 off
Ben Franklin

Stop by Nags Head's Ben Franklin at Mile Post 10 on the Bypass where you will find everything you need for the beach! From Clothing, T-shirts and Swimwear to Boards, Chairs, Umbrellas and Tackle. You'll find it all…and of course, we have the...

THE DAPPER DUCK

The Dapper Duck is a four bedroom OBX vacation rental in Southern Shores. Located just 200 yards from beach access, this home features a wood fireplace and gorgeous horizon ocean views from the upper deck. Its convenient location means that it’s...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/24 - 5/31
$1,373  $1,525
$152 off
5/31 - 6/7
$1,711  $1,923
$212 off
6/7 - 6/14
$1,859  $2,097
$238 off
6/21 - 6/28
$2,103  $2,315
$212 off
6/28 - 7/5
$2,298  $2,503
$205 off
7/19 - 7/26
$2,298  $2,503
$205 off
7/26 - 8/2
$2,304  $2,503
$199 off
8/2 - 8/9
$2,355  $2,503
$148 off
8/9 - 8/16
$1,978  $2,141
$163 off
8/16 - 8/23
$1,912  $2,068
$156 off
8/23 - 8/30
$1,782  $1,923
$141 off
8/30 - 9/6
$1,547  $1,662
$115 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,462  $1,568
$106 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
10/4 - 10/11
$1,300  $1,398
$98 off
10/11 - 10/18
$1,342  $1,398
$56 off
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

CAROLINA CABANA

Carolina Designs presents CAROLINA CABANA, a spectacular 6-bedroom Duck vacation rental designed for unforgettable family gatherings! Located in the award-winning Four Seasons community, this bright and cheerful home features a private pool, hot...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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...

Soundside Sunsets

CANALFRONT Frisco — Get lost in the glow of a brilliant setting sun, the evening illumination of an already striking vista from SOUNDSIDE SUNSETS. If you find yourself inexplicably drawn to the prospect of these relaxing moments from the covered...

  • Frisco
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s...

1321 - The Best of Times

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Soundfront serenity awaits you at The Best of Times! This spacious 6 bedrooms 5.5 bath home provides enough space and comfort for the whole family...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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...