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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...

Salty Escape: Beautiful Condo in the Hea...

Located in the heart of the village, this two-bedroom, third floor unit is within walking distance of the harbor, stores, and eateries. Each bedroom is a master bedroom with its own master bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower. This Saturday turn...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Pirate's Quay 3 North: Incredible harbor...
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Located on Silver Lake Harbor, Pirate's Quay (pronounced 'key') is a 6 unit condominium with marvelous Harbor vistas from every unit! Centrally located and a short walk to many stores and eateries, Pirate's Quay is the ideal getaway for a family...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocracoke Harbor

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...

Ariosto: Dog friendly, close to dining, ...
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Discover a hidden gem on Ocracoke Island with this three-bedroom vacation home, located away along a secluded private lane. A leisurely walk will take you to the "downtown" area, where you can immerse yourself in an array of fine dining options...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The 11 Best Beach Toys for Summer 2025

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.

Mosby's Manor:  Eclectic design, unique ...
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This eclectic vacation home offers unique interior details and wood floors. Mosby's Manor offers calming marsh vistas and has 3 screened porches and a second-floor open porch that features unparalleled vistas of the marsh and the distant Pamlico...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Activities for Kids

There may not be any major amusement parks or shopping malls on Ocracoke Island, but kids seem to have no problem staying entertained. On your next Ocracoke Island vacation, be sure and visit these fun, educational and altogether engaging...

Ariosto: Dog friendly, close to dining, ...
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Discover a hidden gem on Ocracoke Island with this three-bedroom vacation home, located away along a secluded private lane. A leisurely walk will take you to the "downtown" area, where you can immerse yourself in an array of fine dining options...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The 10 Best Beach Canopies & Umbrellas for 2025

Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...

Outer Banks Birding

For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...

Buccaneer Queen:  Open reverse floor pla...

This home offers a modern open reverse floor plan with sweeping vistas of the marsh and Pamlico Sound. Outdoors, appreciate the vistas from decks, a screened porch, or the third level observation deck.3 bedrooms, 3 Baths: Primary bedroom with King...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kiteboarding

Spring and fall visitors will notice the popularity of kiteboarding on the Outer Banks the moment they ride down a stretch of soundfront highway. In the off-season months, it's not unusual to spot dozens if not hundreds of multi-colored kites lining...

Ocracoke Beach Information

All of the beaches along Ocracoke Island are part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, and as such, National Park Service (NPS) rules and regulations apply to every stretch of shoreline. Keep these following rules, regulations and NPS ordinances...

Sun-Inspired: Pet friendly, saltwater po...

Savor a amazing vacation on Ocracoke Island. 'Sun-Inspired' is a family-friendly home offering an open living area, three enormous bedrooms, a game room with tabletop video game and shuffleboard table, a sizable front deck, and astounding rear...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Get ready for the island-hopping adventure of a lifetime with this longtime favorite activity of Ocracoke Island residents and visitors alike. Portsmouth Island ATV Tours provides shuttle service and a guided tour of Portsmouth Island - a deserted...