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...

ANCHOR AWEIGH

Let your Vacation begin at “Anchor Aweigh” located in the beautiful Chicahauk neighborhood, including private beach access parking, bike and walking paths and Trinite Park featuring tennis courts, a playground and bocce ball court. This property...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/22 - 8/29
$2,402  $2,651
$249 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,055  $2,325
$270 off
9/5 - 9/12
$1,914  $2,158
$244 off
Fishing Unlimited Boating Center

Owned by Garry Oliver, the proprietor of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, this small wooden aqua blue-colored store on the Nags Head-Manteo causeway has been serving the needs of fishermen for decades. A full line of tackle is available for all types...

214 | Water Works

07/2/26: Beach Nourishment has been completed in this area. Come and enjoy the refreshed beach! Water Works is a beautiful Nags Head vacation home that has a spacious floor plan, is loaded with many extras to help make your family vacation an...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Risky Business Shrimping and Crabbing

If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on activity that the whole family can enjoy together, hop aboard Risky Business for an Outer Banks shrimping and crabbing charter. Our experienced captain and mate will show your group how to pull crab pots...

5243 - Going to Carolina

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Going to Carolina. This oceanfront Kill Devil Hills vacation rental is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Bailey's Irish Dream

Dreams do come true at “Bailey’s Irish Dream” in Nags Head! This is a great spot for family vacations close to the beach, with a pool and hot tub! Make precious memories with your loved ones at the beach while spending time in this fabulous...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Byrd's Nest

If you like to be close to the beach and like to fish, the Byrd's Nest is the place for you. Only a block away from the beach and Avalon Fishing Pier, one of the best fishing piers the Outer Banks has to offer. You can walk to Awful Arthur's...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

The Barnacle Barn

Nestled along the stunning shores of Kill Devil Hills in the Outer Banks, this 7-bedroom semi-oceanfront home offers an unforgettable vacation experience for you and your loved ones. Boasting not only open and spacious living, but also a...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Midwatch OW-3

Beautiful home with ample deck space and ocean views! Midwatch is directly across the street from the nearest beach access. Enjoy your day in the sun at the beach or at your private 12'x29' pool. Soak in the hot tub at the end of the day, located on...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
8/22 - 8/29
$5,224  $5,724
$500 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,902  $4,402
$500 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,331  $2,731
$400 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.

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...

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...