Things To Do in Ocracoke, NC
Only accessible by ferry, Ocracoke is the most remote and arguably the most beautiful town on the OBX. The village is small, walkable, and full of character — independent shops, excellent restaurants, and a pace of life that feels like the rest of the world doesn't exist. Worth the ferry ride every time.
30 things to do in Ocracoke
Activities in Ocracoke
See all Activities in Ocracoke →A beach bonfire on the OBX is one of those simple experiences that becomes a vacation highlight every single time. Permi…
Bottlenose dolphins are year-round OBX residents and surprisingly easy to spot — surf line, sound side, from a pier, fro…
Fishing on the OBX is as varied as the waters surrounding it. Cast from the beach. Wade into the shallow, calm sounds. C…
The OBX wind is legendary — the Wright Brothers chose this exact stretch of barrier island because of it. Flying a kite …
The OBX is surrounded by water on every side — and kayaking gives you access to parts of it that most visitors never see…
The OBX has surprisingly low light pollution for the East Coast — even in the busier towns you'll see more stars than yo…
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Attractions in Ocracoke
See all Attractions in Ocracoke →On May 11, 1942, a German submarine torpedoed and sank the British vessel HMS Bedfordshire off Ocracoke. Four bodies was…
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
The first national seashore in the country, stretching more than 70 miles along three barrier islands. Cape Hatteras Nat…
The oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina and one of the oldest in the entire United States, the Ocracoke Lighth…
The OBX sits on a narrow barrier island with the Atlantic Ocean to the east — which means you can watch the sun rise dir…
The OBX is a narrow barrier island with inland sounds to the west — which means sunsets here happen over open water too,…
The whole reason you're here. 100 miles of largely undeveloped Atlantic coastline, largely protected by Cape Hatteras Na…
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Bars & Nightlife in Ocracoke
See all Bars & Nightlife in Ocracoke →A craft brewery and tasting room on Ocracoke Island, offering rotating beers brewed on-site in a range of styles. For a …
A beloved Ocracoke institution offering an excellent selection of wines, craft and international beers, premium cigars, …
Shopping in Ocracoke
See all Shopping in Ocracoke →Annabelle's Florist & Antiques
A hidden antique shop on Ocracoke run by a true island native whose family has been on Ocracoke since Blackbeard's time.…
Ocracoke's only full-service independent bookstore, tucked into a charming 1898 cottage under live oaks on Highway 12. O…
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store — it's at the end of live-oak covered, historic…
Restaurants in Ocracoke
See all Restaurants in Ocracoke →A casual takeout lunch spot on Ocracoke serving fresh daily sandwiches, wraps, salads, and baked goods — perfect for gra…
A scratch kitchen in the heart of Ocracoke Village specializing in fresh local seafood and Southern coastal cuisine. Daj…
A beloved Ocracoke institution in its 35th season, Howard's Pub is the kind of place that welcomes everyone — anglers, h…
SmacNally’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
A beloved Ocracoke dockside institution on the Anchorage Dock since 1999, with front-row seats to the harbor and the fis…
A beloved Ocracoke institution serving distinctive Creole and Southern cuisine with locally sourced seafood, produce, an…
Marina & Fishing in Ocracoke
See all Marina & Fishing in Ocracoke →A family-owned charter fishing operation out of Ocracoke Island running a 48-foot Jarvis Newman vessel to the Gulf Strea…
Tours in Ocracoke
See all Tours in Ocracoke →Ocracoke Ghost and History Tours
An evening walking tour of Ocracoke Island featuring ghost stories and local history on Tuesday and Friday nights from M…
Rentals in Ocracoke
See all Rentals in Ocracoke →A family-owned golf cart rental operation on Ocracoke Island run by locals with generational ties to the island. Four an…
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