Solitude on the Beach

Photo by William Buell

Sunset Cruise on the Schooner Windfall II

Photo by Kaye Kohler

My First Trip to the Beach

Photo by Patty Green

Ocracoke Lighthouse

Photo by Astrid Wyckoff

Bird Watching after a trip to a Local Gift Shop

Photo by Joan Huggins

Horseback Riding at the Beach at Sunset

Photo by Debbie Lacks

Enjoying the Beach behind Seafield House (OC42)

Photo by Ed Wigley

The Dog Days of Summer

Photo by Jack Maynard

Sunset on Ocracoke

Photo by Kristina Akeley

Young Pirates on Ocracoke

Photo by Justin Cash

Ocracoke Island Vacation Rentals

Welcome to Ocracoke Island, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our beautiful island offers 16 miles of unspoiled beaches and salty ocean breezes. Ocracoke Island is the perfect place for quality family time. Our slower pace and warm, southern hospitality round out a perfect island vacation - one that ensures rest, relaxation and peace.

The proximity of Ocracoke Island to the Gulf Steam makes for excellent fishing, whether you like surf fishing, inshore fishing in the sound wates or offshore fishing in the Gulf Stream. Visitors to Ocracoke also enjoy swimming and beachcombing on the serene Ocracoke beaches. Watersports of windsurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking and parasailing are enjoyed by many as they enjoy their Ocracoke Island vacation.

A colorful history complements the vacation experience, as visitors enjoy activities of viewing the historic Ocracoke Lighthouse and learning about Outer Banks pirates, such as Blackbeard. Visitors also enjoy dining at some of the finest seafood restaurants in the Outer Banks and visiting a variety of unique, locally owned shops where you can find an Outer Banks treasure to take home with you.

Ocracoke Island Realty offers the widest selection of vacation rentals on Ocracoke Island. Our friendly staff, a team of all year-round residents, will help you choose the perfect home for your Ocracoke Island vacation.

We invite you to come see why Ocracoke Island Beaches were named #1 in 2007 by "Dr. Beach."

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