2026 Ocracoke Activities Guide

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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or...

Footloose

Have a stress free and easy vacation at ‘Footloose’! Enjoy your own private pool on the oceanfront and great views from the top-level living room and decks. Hickory floors, granite, stainless steel appliances and beachy cottage décor invite...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality...

Carolina Pearl

SEMI-OCEANFRONT Avon – Ocean View Dr. – New for 2026! – Just like a diver discovering a hidden prize from the ocean floor, opening the door to CAROLINA PEARL means you've officially found the treasure of a vacation home you've been searching...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Resort Realty

For more than 39 years, Resort Realty has been providing unforgettable Outer Banks vacations. From Corolla to Hatteras Island, Resort Realty offers nearly 600 Outer Banks vacation homes that range from cozy 1-bedroom condos to exquisite 20-bedroom...

Newmania

Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomYour family will appreciate to vacation in this impressive and freshly refreshed semi-oceanfront home that has all the bells and whistles!  Savor your morning coffee on the deck...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Bob's Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Welcome to Bob’s Wild Horse Adventure Tours, Corolla’s #1 source for family fun since 1996 and voted Best Wild Horse Tour in the Reader's Choice BEST of OBX contest! We offer guided tours to see the Corolla Wild Horses in several ways...

1215 - Corolla Hideaway

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Enjoy your Outer Banks vacation at this lovely secluded cottage! Corolla Hideaway is a 4 bedroom, 2 baths oceanside home located in historic...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Bonner Bridge Pier

Opened in 2021, the Bonner Pier is one of the more unique piers along the Outer Banks, as the 1,000-ft. long concrete structure was once the southern terminal of the original Bonner Bridge. Once the bridge was replaced by the new Basnight Bridge, a...

1397 - Sunshine Stars

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW POOL HEATER FOR 2026! Welcome to Sunshine Stars, a spacious vacation rental located in the heart of Corolla...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
Historic Corolla Park

Most all visitors to Corolla will spend at least a sunny afternoon or two at the Historic Corolla Park. This 39 acre site is home to three of the Northern Outer Banks' biggest attractions, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla, the Currituck Beach...

1789 - The Lilly Pad

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! NEW SATURDAY TURN FOR 2027! Welcome to The Lilly Pad, your destination for your next Outer Banks vacation! At The Lilly Pad, you'll have every...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
KEES Vacations

KEES Vacations offers the best Outer Banks rentals for family vacations, romantic weekend getaways and groups of all sizes looking for the perfect OBX rental for their stay. When booking with KEES Vacations, travelers can expect excellence in...

SOUTHERN GROVE

“Southern Grove” is a charming beach cottage offering the perfect blend of classic Outer Banks charm and the modern beach house vibes you've been looking for. Located on the North end of Southern Shores, this quintessential beach retreat offers...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
8/16 - 8/23
$2,693  $3,310
$617 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,559  $3,115
$556 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,246  $2,716
$470 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,115  $2,513
$398 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,888  $2,227
$339 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,011  $2,227
$216 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,011  $2,227
$216 off
10/18 - 10/25
$1,660  $1,828
$168 off
10/25 - 11/1
$1,660  $1,828
$168 off
11/1 - 11/8
$1,594  $1,678
$84 off
11/8 - 11/15
$1,608  $1,678
$70 off
11/15 - 11/22
$1,608  $1,678
$70 off
11/22 - 11/29
$1,608  $1,678
$70 off
11/29 - 12/6
$1,648  $1,678
$30 off
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...