2026 Ocracoke Nature Spots Guide

Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Events
(More Events)
American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after...

The Treehouse

SOUNDFRONT Buxton — NC 12 Hwy — New for 2026! — Located within lush greenery, THE TREEHOUSE offers a living canvas where every evening, the sun dips into a fiery blaze, painting elegant sunsets across the Pamlico Sound. The million-dollar...

  • Buxton
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Flip Flop Shops

Free Your Toes!®Live, work and play with your toes exposed® and the freedom of flip flops on your feet. 



DUNES CREST

Awesome ocean and sound views. Located in the heart of Duck on a high dune – it is a short walk to the beach, excellent restaurants, shopping and Duck Park. Find a well-appointed kitchen; sheets, towels, and bath mats provided. Well-maintained...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
9/20 - 9/27
$2,504  $3,105
$601 off
10/4 - 10/11
$2,579  $3,105
$526 off
10/11 - 10/18
$2,579  $3,105
$526 off
10/18 - 10/25
$2,125  $2,519
$394 off
10/25 - 11/1
$2,212  $2,519
$307 off
11/1 - 11/8
$2,062  $2,368
$306 off
11/8 - 11/15
$2,123  $2,368
$245 off
11/15 - 11/22
$2,222  $2,368
$146 off
11/29 - 12/6
$2,173  $2,368
$195 off
12/6 - 12/13
$2,225  $2,368
$143 off
12/13 - 12/20
$2,324  $2,368
$44 off
The Northern Outer Banks

Discover Historic Corolla Park With its wide open green spaces and scenic views, Historic Corolla Park is the heart of Corolla in Northeastern North Carolina. It's a great place to take in a seasonal event or simply take a walk, and is home to three...

Captain's Quarters

NEW TO BRINDLEY BEACH FOR 2026!Located in Duck / 3 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomModern design meets an unbeatable location in this fresh Duck hideaway. Featuring a chic, refreshed interior and a layout constructed for comfort, this...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
TRiO Restaurant & Market

Wine, beer and cheese lovers will love TRiO, an exciting retail and tasting destination in Kitty Hawk. Both a gourmet retail wine, beer and cheese shop as well as a bistro with a wine bar and tap house, TRiO offers the best of the worlds of...

Casa Del Mar

Located in Corolla / 4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half BathroomSavor an unbeatable location just steps from the wide sandy beaches of Corolla Light. Located super close to the Oceanfront community pools, restaurant, basketball courts...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Surf or Sound Realty

Surf or Sound Realty invites you to explore our collection of over 600 premier vacation rental homes on Hatteras Island, featuring the largest selection of oceanfront accommodations. Nestled within the breathtaking Cape Hatteras National Seashore...

Playin' Hooky 617

Playin’ Hooky is a five bedroom, four and a half bath property. This home evokes memories of a classic Outer Banks vacation home that made our beaches famous. From its cedar shake exterior to its wrap-around decks, complete with views of both the...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
Coastal Home OBX

Distinctive, Authentic, Affordable Coastal Furniture & Design. Beach Living Furniture Line • Largest In-Stock Furniture Warehouse on the OBX • Professional Design Services. Transform your home—visit our showroom in Kill Devil...

A WAVE FROM IT ALL

Pull up to a 42' x 18' private pool: A Wave From It All, a nine bedroom oceanfront home from Carolina Designs, gives South Nags Head groups a backyard built for entertaining, with a hot tub and a private walkway over the dune to the sand. ...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
H2OBX Waterpark

YOUR BEST SUMMER DAY - Nothing satisfies your craving for fun like a day at the H2OBX Waterpark. Start with that perfect Carolina sun. Add a dose of adrenaline as you soar 6 stories up on The Rogue Wave or drop 90 screaming feet down The Plank...

Top Notch

SEMI-OCEANFRONT - Resort Rodanthe, Unit 15C -Appreciate the unobstructed vistas from the top-level private deck of TOP NOTCH where you can see the ocean over the dunes. The beach is just a fast walk away on the wide private Resort Rodanthe...

  • Rodanthe
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Ocracoke Island Yoga is a serene retreat nestled in one of North Carolina's hidden gems. This wonderful studio captures the essence of relaxation and mindfulness against the backdrop of the island's breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by tranquil...

Springer's Point is a gorgeous nature preserve with a legendary past. Populated for centuries, and open to the public, this small parcel of Ocracoke Island is one of the last undeveloped sections of land on the island, and thanks to extensive...