The Ocracoke Health Center is hosting its fourth fundraising Seafood Festival in 2025, which was revitalized and returned to the island after Hurricane Dorian hit Ocracoke Island in 2019. Featuring live music, a live auction and silent auction, and plenty of fresh seafood, the late summer festival is a great way for Ocracoke newcomers and visitors to discover what the great flavors of this island are all about.
Join the Ocracoke Preservation Society in celebrating Ocracoke heritage with its rich history and continuing tradition of working on the water with this unique festival that made its grand debut in 2023. Held on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, this festival will celebrate these traditions with booths and exhibits with the watermen themselves, as well as plenty of food and fun to go around.
Here is a list of some of our favorite beach toys for kiddos. We gravitate to unique, high-quality toys that inspire creativity. Some of these toys are classics, and some add a twist.
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...
Villa 1 at Lighthouse Villas is conveniently located in the center of Ocracoke Village. This one-bedroom Villa is located on the third floor, offering a deck ideal for watching the world go by. Villa 1 is located within walking distance of eateries...
- Ocracoke
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
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...
Jett’s House features a traditional open floor plan, ideal for your Ocracoke vacation. Set back on a roomy property. Appreciate calming on the covered porch, cavernous screened porch or covered ground level deck. Jett's House offers a convenient...
- Ocracoke
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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...
This two-story villa offers a great room style living space with sleeper couch, dining area, and full kitchen on the lower level as well as a screened porch, washer/dryer, and full bath with tub and shower. The upper-level bedroom has a queen bed...
- Ocracoke
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Ocracoke has a unique history that revolves around pirates, shipwrecks, and offshore battles. Occupied for hundreds of years, this now booming tourism destination has deep roots that run parallel to the history of the country.
Within painless walking distance to the coffee shop and more. Sunset on Trent features a reverse floor plan with three bedrooms on the lower level. Cozy and well equipped, this home feels like home. Several decks and furnished porches offer inviting...
- Ocracoke
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...
Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...
Off the Deep End features Ocracoke's only Private On-Site Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, a Hot Tub, sound and marsh vistas from upper deck, and so much more. Savor a one of a kind Ocracoke Island home offering comfortable furnishings, a generously...
- Ocracoke
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
With 150 miles of pristine coastline, and some of the East Coast's largest swaths of undisturbed maritime forest, the Outer Banks is a popular destination for nature lovers. As an important spot on America's "Flyway," which is the route that...
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Surround yourself with the beauty and splendor of this enchanting Cabana on Ocracoke Island. The shared 14' x 28' swimming pool creates a haven for rejuvenation and tranquility. The Cabana's pool is private and exclusively for use by the four...
- Ocracoke
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
Seasoned visitors to Ocracoke Island love to soak in its rich heritage and culture which dates back to the 1500s, and features some legendary and longstanding residents. Some of the most popular Ocracoke locals are the Wild Ponies, which are...
If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...
Heaven on Ocracoke is just that! Appreciate the broad vistas of Silver Lake Harbor from this pretty second floor unit. You will have your own entrance, and an elevator to help make unloading an ease. As shown in the photos, the dock slip for this...
- Ocracoke
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4