Ocracoke Island
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Welcome Back to Ocracoke Island
Welcome back to Ocracoke Island for summer 2021. 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 2021 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.
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04/17/2021 - 9:00amThe Ocracoke Island Decoy Carvers Guild presents the 3rd Annual Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival.
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06/04/2021 - 9:00amThe Ocrafolk Festival presents great music, storytelling and artisans.
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08/06/2021 - 10:00amOcracoke Fig Festival is a celebration of everything fig!
Visit Ocracoke Island this Spring. Celebrate the end of Winter weather and get a jump on welcoming the beach season.
While summer has always been the most popular time of the year to visit the Outer Banks, spring offers mild weather, fewer crowds, affordable rates, and more.
Every January the Ocracoke Preservation Society hosts an annual Art Auction. This year due to Covid...