2025 Ocracoke Nature Spots Guide

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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...

Sunbeam S-14

Bask in the refreshing ocean breezes at Sunbeam, a stunning oceanfront retreat on Hatteras Island. Nestled in the peaceful village of Salvo, this home is your gateway to unspoiled beaches, stunning sunsets, and countless adventures. Known for its...

  • Salvo
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Brigadune 143

Bring the family for a stay at bright and cheery Brigadune, a spacious, oceanside vacation home located just three lots from the beach. Lean back and relax on two levels of furnished decks or head up to the top-level great room with breezy ceiling...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
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...

MACALLISTER

The MacAllister is a fun, friendly “beach bungalow” with a colorful, island vibe! You’ll melt into that laid back vacation mode as soon as you pull into the drive. The Mac’s electric turquoise blue says “it’s playtime"!MacAllister is a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
12/27 - 1/3
$1,207  $1,219
$12 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...

BREAKWATER

Overview A few of the things you'll love about staying at Breakwater: - Attentive owner - updates in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 - Pack less - complimentary seasonal cabana service! - Locally based private housekeeping and maintenance...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

Sunshine House

Spend your beach vacation in sunny, bright, and cheery “Sunshine House”. More like a home than a vacation rental, it has been tastefully updated with a coastal ambiance and will have a brand new private pool in 2023. Enjoy relaxing in the...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses...

Dancing Dolphin 106

If you're looking to relax near the sparkling ocean, Dancing Dolphin is the house for you. This lovely, oceanside, four-bedroom home has fabulous wrap-around porches, a screened dining deck, and a rooftop sundeck for your ocean-viewing pleasure...

  • Avon
  • 4 Bedrooms
Nags Head Dolphin Watch

Scientists run these dolphin tours as part of their research on these beloved aquatic animals, so you know this will be an interesting trip. Passengers will be able to see how researchers with the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research, a nonprofit...

Coco Palms

Located in Corolla/ 8 Bedrooms/ 8 Full Bathrooms/ 2 Half BathroomsCOCO PALMS is one of the most Luxurious Oceanfront Estate Homes on the Outer Banks. Visit Coco Palms and experience the enchantment of an island heaven while preserving the relaxing...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms

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...