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...

K9104 Why Knot 4 bedroom home at The Cur...

Welcome to Why Knot! If you are looking for a home that offers an impeccable view of the ocean and beyond, then look no further! This stunning soundside four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom retreat with hot tub and pool is ready and waiting for...

  • Corolla
  • 4 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...

SEIZE THE BAY

Overview Find out why the "soundside" is the "secret side" on the Outer Banks! Guests love the serene, peaceful alternative to staying oceanfront. Seize The Bay is a thoughtfully designed retreat equipped with everything you'll need for...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates

Since 1968, our family owned and operated company has offered families just like yours a wide selection of Outer Banks vacation rentals in beach communities and towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and South Nags...

Down By The Sea

OCEANVIEW Waves - Wimble Shores Dr. - DOWN BY THE SEA is just a short walk to the ocean or the sound for watersports access, just one block from eateries, and is loaded with great amenities such as cavernous 9' ceilings. The downstairs game room...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Salt Coast Outfitters

We offer one of a kind SALT COAST OUTFITTERS brand name tees, long sleeves, performance gear, Yeti tumblers, caps, eyeglasses, and more! Browse the fullest collection of coastal lifestyle clothing on the beach. Featuring a sizable selection of brand...

Sandfiddler

OCEANSIDE Waves - Sea Vista Court This pretty home, located on the lake in modren “St. Waves”, is just a short walk to the beach. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac, you will appreciate the solitude this home offers. Step up to the first level...

  • Waves
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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...

339 | Avalon Times

Avalon Times is a great dog friendly beach home that provides an open living/dining/kitchen area with cathedral ceilings on the top floor along w/Ocean Views. Soak your cares away in the hot tub and enjoy the ocean breezes from the two sun decks...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
5/30 - 6/5
$1,395  $1,695
$300 off
6/20 - 6/26
$2,095  $2,695
$600 off
6/27 - 7/3
$2,195  $2,895
$700 off
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...

Pelicans Watch 136-A

Come relax in this cozy home located just 300 feet from the beach access. One level living with great ocean views. Sitting area under the house for those lazy afternoons. Enjoy ocean views or get that perfect tan from the large deck. 3 Smart TV's...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Ghost Tours

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted...

Shifting Sands SWB-14

Take an off-road adventure and explore the tranquil natural habitat of Carova Beach at Shifting Sands. The sun, sand, and breathtaking night skies will hypnotize you while you revitalize. Enjoy the ocean-to-sound views in this well-appointed home in...

  • Carova
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
5/31 - 6/7
$2,618  $2,918
$300 off
6/21 - 6/28
$3,484  $3,984
$500 off
7/5 - 7/12
$3,484  $3,984
$500 off
7/12 - 7/19
$3,484  $3,984
$500 off
8/16 - 8/23
$2,369  $2,669
$300 off
8/23 - 8/30
$2,121  $2,421
$300 off
9/6 - 9/13
$1,808  $2,108
$300 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...