2026 Ocracoke Activities Guide

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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...

Shorely Blessed

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.There will be no complaining here at this lovely Corolla beach property! Located one block from the ocean access, you can spend long days on the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Enjoy Waterfront Dining at Basnight's Lone Cedar Café where we specialize in fresh and local Outer Banks seafood. If you’re craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters from local North Carolina waters, you’ll find...

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
9/19 - 9/25
$1,495  $1,795
$300 off
9/26 - 10/2
$1,395  $1,595
$200 off
10/3 - 10/9
$1,395  $1,595
$200 off
The Cotton Gin

For those traveling to the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin is a beloved landmark with its large windmill and picturesque gardens. The Cotton Gin has stood in the same location since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing to a gift store with...

Medley Paradise

OCEANVIEW Avon — Greenwood Pl. — Amenity selection, fine furnishings and convenient location have come together to create a impressive composition at MEDLEY PARADISE. Located in the heart of Avon, you can walk to the grocery store, shopping...

  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Awful Arthur's Oyster Bar

Welcome to the home of the happy oyster where for over 40 years the oyster has been our world. The Outer Banks only authentic oyster bar is the place to enjoy sensational fare from the sea washed down with your favorite brew or cocktail. We serve by...

Faraway

Escape to this charming 4-bedroom coastal retreat, exuding cottage-style charm that will transport you far from home. Nestled amidst serene surroundings, this haven offers the ultimate relaxation with luxurious amenities including a private pool and...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

VA Whale

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathroomWelcome to VA Whale, a family-friendly OBX vacation rental in the charming Whalehead Community located just a short walk from the ocean. This home is entirely equipped for...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Blue

Since 2005, Outer Banks Blue has delivered exceptional vacations for OBX visitors. Our family-owned and locally managed rental company focuses on service and promises “a relaxing experience with a local touch.” Turn your dream vacation...

4916 - Kemp's Ridley Retreat

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Parade of Homes Winner for Builder's Choice 2021! Welcome to Kemp's Ridley Retreat! The Kemp's Ridley sea turtle is the world's rarest sea turtle...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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...

Costa Del Mar

SOUNDSIDE Salvo — N. Sand Dollar Ct. — New for 2026! — Imagine a place where golden sunsets paint the sky every evening, and the only thing on your family's agenda is deciding between a poolside beverage or a movie marathon. Now make it a...

  • Salvo
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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...