Ocracoke Island
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Welcome Back to Ocracoke Island
Welcome back to Ocracoke Island for summer 2020. Ocracoke Island is open for vacation rentals and we are checking in new reservations. As visitors return to Ocracoke, we’re going the extra mile to keep you safe and healthy. We have increased our cleaning and sanitation standards. We are also helping people navigate local regulations simply and easily. We look forward to hosting you for a safe vacation on Ocracoke.
Experience the Pearl of the Outer Banks
Ocracoke Island, one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks, promises visitors a glimpse of true seclusion amidst rare beauty. Miles of unspoiled beaches and natural beauty surround our coastal village. Ocracoke Island can only be reached by one of three ferry routes, private boat, or private plane. The wealth of indigenous wildlife and maritime forest as well as history makes Ocracoke such a treasure. We invite you to relax on the Pearl of the Outer Banks.
Plan Your 2020 Ocracoke Island Vacation
On the southernmost island of the Outer Banks, you'll enjoy uncrowded beaches and pristine dunes from one of our Ocracoke vacation rentals. Browse the many events and things to do on Ocracoke Island, such as world-class sportfishing, boating, kayaking, and windsurfing. Dreaming of owning a home on the Island? View our Ocracoke Island Real Estate listings. Whether you're staying for a week or a lifetime, the experienced Ocracoke Island Realty team is here to help you enjoy all the Island has to offer.
Ocracoke Island sunsets are spectacular. So it’s no surprise that watching the sunset is one of our favorite Ocracoke Island activities. Depending on where you are on the island, you will experience a different view of the sky, the water, and the landscape.
Beachcombing is a way of life on Ocracoke, and shelling, beach driving, and shore fishing are a fun part of every Ocracoke vacation. You can easily access the beach just outside of Ocracoke Village.
Built in 1823, the Ocracoke Light is the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina still in continuous service and the second oldest in the United States in continuous service.
Event Starts
10/18/2020 - 9:00amOcrafolk School 2020 has been canceled. For reconsideration in 2021 ~ Due to concerns with COVID 19, Ocracoke Alive has decided to postpone consideration for bringing it back until fall of 2021. Updates will be released later in 2020.
Event Starts
11/06/2020 - 6:00pmOcracoke Alive is concerned about COVID 19 and keeping audiences safe. A determination about the 2020 Festival Latino de Ocracoke will take place in early fall. Stay tuned for more information.
Event Starts
11/14/2020 - 8:00amOcracoke 10K/5K and Annual Half Marathon
We invite you to join the 2020 Ocracoke Virtual Fig Festival
Is there anything better than a sleepy beach town during a season that celebrates a slower pace of living? I think not!
Visitors to Ocracoke that will be driving their off-road vehicle on the beach are required to obtain an Off-road Vehicle Use Permit from the National Park Service. Get to the beach sooner! Obtain and print permits online before your arrival.
