2026 Ocracoke Activities Guide

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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...

WHISPERING WAVES

“Whispering Waves ” is an escape to coastal bliss located in the charming town of Duck, North Carolina. This spacious 5-Bedroom Home with Private Pool and Easy Beach Access is your perfect vacation getaway! It offers the ideal blend of comfort...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/30 - 9/6
$2,886  $3,494
$608 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,711  $3,226
$515 off
9/13 - 9/20
$2,490  $2,867
$377 off
9/20 - 9/27
$2,387  $2,867
$480 off
9/27 - 10/4
$2,507  $2,867
$360 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,507  $2,867
$360 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,507  $2,867
$360 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,057  $2,338
$281 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,191  $2,338
$147 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,094  $2,187
$93 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,094  $2,187
$93 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,134  $2,187
$53 off
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...

The Lazy Whale

OCEANFRONT Salvo — Ocean St. — With a sandy beach and 180-degree vistas to greet you from multiple decks, it’s simple to lean into a languid lifestyle at THE LAZY WHALE. This four-bedroom/two- and one-half-bath home has everything you need to...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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...

Dixie Sandcastle

Now Offering Flex Stay (3-nighttime minimum) Beginning September 1. Located in Corolla / 6 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 2 Half Bathrooms (1 Outside by private pool)Accessible by 4 x 4 car only! Welcome to Dixie Sandcastle where you will...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

451 | South Creek Sunsets

Extensive updates for the 2026 season are complete and the transformation is amazing! Previously named "Gamefish Junction", this home has all the right touches to make your OBX vacation one you will not soon forget. There are new furnishings in the...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Sundogs

Sundogs is a happening spot open year round in Corolla. Along with good food, they feature a nightlife that includes Karaoke and Silent Disco! They have a full bar and a menu suited to a host of tastes. Starters include nachos, crab dip, wings and...

SUMMER SAND

Discover SUMMER SAND in Nags Head—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 8 bedrooms, ocean views, and a private pool create the perfect semi-oceanfront escape. Located at Milepost 13.5, this thoughtfully maintained home sits directly...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

SALTY SUMMERS

Carolina Designs invites you to SALTY SUMMERS, a Corolla retreat with 8 bedrooms (each with private bath), elevator access, and premium amenities just 214 yards from beach access. This stunning oceanside estate in Ocean Hill features a home...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

Experience more adventure, fun, and style with Kitty Hawk Surf Company. As the trusted Outer Banks retailer for all top surf and lifestyle brands, including, Hurley, Billabong, RVCA, The North Face, Patagonia, Salt Life, Salty Crew, Volcom...

Vacay All Day

Welcome to your perfect beach escape! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Ocean Sands Section B offers beautiful ocean views and an unbeatable location just 20 yards from the beach access — close enough to hear the waves and be on the sand in...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.

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...