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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...

Beautiful Canalfront Cottage, Perfect fo...
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Second Wind bungalow is a real home away from often comment that staying here is like visiting friends. Great care is taken by the owners to ensure the comfort of every guest. The bungalow is ideal for a couple, or a couple with a modest kid. It...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Conched Out:  Close to Ocracoke's beache...

Conched Out is a striking home located in Ocracoke's Pamlico Point community. This neighborhood offers the closest access to Ocracoke's spectacular beaches. You will appreciate a short bicycle ride to eateries, a grocery store, and the close by...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Widgeon's Rest is a bright and cheerful ...

This bright and cheerful island home is located in a peaceful neighborhood known as Widgeon Woods and is surrounded by trees. It is conveniently located close to Ocracoke’s Lighthouse, Silver Lake harbor, stores, and eateries. Just a short walk...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

Art-Sea:  Architectural beauty, private ...
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This Ocracoke Island vacation home is an artistic expression blending architectural beauty with its natural canal front surroundings. Reflecting the owners' artistic talents this gallery style home with cathedral ceilings showcases a unique decor...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 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...

Outer Banks Nature Spots

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...

Beach Nut Bungalow:  Two bedroom home in...
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We Welcome you to Beach Nut Bungalow. This two bedroom Ocracoke Island home is located in Pamlico Point. This fashionable neighborhood is close to Ocracoke's striking beaches, trendy eateries and the local grocery store. This reverse living home...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Educational Activities

On the Outer Banks, it's easy to throw in a little education in with a vacation filled with fun, adventures, and new explorations.

The Pelican: Walking distance of the har...

This well thought out, reverse floor plan home located on historic Lighthouse Road is within walking distance to the Ocracoke Lighthouse and most everything else that the village of Ocracoke has to offer. Home features three bedrooms (one king, two...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Best Outer Banks Sunrise Spots

The Outer Banks is famous for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Outer Banks is to wake up early and watch a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic ocean. With miles of pristine coastline...

Outer Banks Ferry System

Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...

Lighthouse Villas 10: Centrally located ...
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Lighthouse Villas 10 at Lighthouse Villas is centrally located in Ocracoke Village. Featuring an open floor plan with living, dining, and kitchen. Master Bath with whirlpool garden tub and separate shower. Two covered decks. This condo has a King...

  • Ocracoke
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Enjoy a night on the town that is steeped in local history, culture, and miles of fun with a show at the acclaimed Deepwater Theater and Music Hall on Ocracoke Island. Serving as the venue for regular summertime concerts and shows, as well as the...

Visitors to Ocracoke Island won't have too much trouble exploring the area. With 16 miles of undeveloped and completely pristine beaches, bordered to the north by a 4-square mile village that encircles the Ocracoke Harbor, it doesn't take long for...

The Ocracoke Preservation Society is a community-based non-profit organization founded in with the goal of preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of Ocracoke Island. It's main function is preserving and restoring the island's...

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...

More than 120 coastal communities oppose offshore drilling- the coast has spoken, and we are determined more than ever to protect our coast. Communities, elected leaders, and impacted businesses and residents along the Southeast spoke out strongly...