🏝️ Experience a unique beach vacation on Ocracoke Island, distinct from the mainland.
🌊 Discover 16 miles of undeveloped coastline, pristine, uncrowded beaches, and a rich natural environment.
✨ Explore a unique culture and local cuisine
🗓️ Enjoy a vibrant calendar of events and diverse local businesses
🐾 Pet-friendly environment for your furry companions
🛍️ Opportunities for outdoor activities, shopping, spa & wellness, and entertainment
📜 Visit historic sites like the British Cemetery and the second oldest lighthouse in the nation
🎉 Spring: Ocracoke Earth Day Weekend, Waterfowl Festival, Scallywag races, Surf Fishing Invitational, British Cemetery Ceremony, Island Wide Yard Sale.
🎶 Summer: Ocrafolk Festival, Independence Day Celebration, Fig Festival, Seafood Festival Benefit.
🍂 Fall: Red Drum Shootout, Clam Chowder Cook Off, Working Waterman’s Festival, Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree.
🎄 Winter: Turkey Trot, Parade of Boats, Historic Homes Tour, Holiday Gift Market, Holiday Oyster Roast.
Enjoy a wide array of options including restaurants, a brewery, food trucks, breakfast & coffee spots, seafood markets, grocery stores, and sweets & treats.
Browse diverse shops offering antiques, art, books, clothing, gifts, surf gear, garden supplies, woodworks, and more.
Rentals available for bikes, golf carts, beach gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and surfboards.
Recreation includes sportfishing charters, ghost and history walks, Portsmouth Island adventures, and boat tours. Wellness options include gyms and yoga classes.
Access banking, medical care, garage services, the NPS Discovery Center, health center, pharmacy, post office, and library.