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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...

She Captain's Cottage

She Captain's Cottage is a striking 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Pet Friendly bungalow located in one of Ocracoke's fashionable historic neighborhoods.Unwind on the front screened porch with generous seating.This home features the appeal of past island life...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Selah By The Sea : Relax on the covered ...
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Pirates Quay 2 South, Selah By The Sea is a charming freshly refreshed and updated condo that features pleasant décor in a comfortable waterfront location overlooking Silver Lake Harbor. Welcome to Pirate's Quay 2 South - Selah By The Sea, a...

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

Harbor III: Views of the lighthouse and ...
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Harbor III is centrally located across the street from Silver Lake Harbor with both harbor and lighthouse vistas from a modest observation deck. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment is located on the third floor of a three unit building which includes a...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Myron’s Place on Howard Street - a ren...
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Constructed in the 1920s for Captain Myron Garrish, this historic island home has been enlarged and completely modernized down to the studs. The foundation has been raised, the ceiling has been raised, and now it is time to raise your expectations...

  • Ocracoke
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Poker House: Waterfront home on a canal ...

Savor the island’s natural beauty from this Ocracoke vacation bungalow. Located in the Oyster Creek neighborhood over the third bridge, this bungalow overlooks Pamlico Sound and has backyard access to the canal on two sides. It is a boaters or...

  • Ocracoke
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 Net House: Quaint Restored Cottage O...
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Once used by local fisherman as a net home, this completely refurbished Ocracoke Island vacation bungalow, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is in a peaceful area near Pamlico Sound. Also within walking distance of harbor, stores...

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

Shell Castle 1st Floor 2BR Villa -Screen...

This first floor Villa offers two bedrooms and two full baths. Two King Beds and a Sleeper Couch.This first floor two bedroom, two bath villa offers a enormous living and dining area, full kitchen, washer/dryer, screened porch, wireless internet...

  • Ocracoke
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit KittyHawk.com or call 1.877.FLY.THIS to book your Kitty Hawk Kites adventure today.