VISIT OCRACOKE IN THE FALL

FALL IS THE PERFECT TIME TO VISIT OCRACOKE ISLAND

Mild temperatures, warm water, and miles of uncrowded beaches are just around the corner for fall visitors on Ocracoke Island.   

Enjoy the slower pace of the fall season, the time that many locals and visitors call their favorite time of year.  

BEACH TIME

There’s nothing more relaxing than a day at the beach during the fall season!

Beach Time

 

WATERSPORTS

Fall is the perfect time for kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, and kiteboarding. Kayaking is a great way to discover Ocracoke’s scenic coastline, salt marshes, and natural creeks. Explore on your own or take a guided kayak tour.

Beach Time

 

FALL FISHING

Surf, sound, or gulf stream fishing. Your boat, a rental skiff, or charter boat fishing. It all makes for a memorable vacation experience.

Boating

 

EXPLORING OCRACOKE VILLAGE

Leave your car parked and explore the village by bike, golf cart, or take a pleasant stroll. Start your day at one of the village coffee shops. Visit the many unique galleries and gift shops. Explore the history of Ocracoke Island and discover nature.

MORNINGS AT THE COFFEE SHOPS

Each of Ocracoke’s coffee shops offers its own unique offerings and atmosphere. 

Sign

 

DINING AND DRINKS

Savor the island’s unique restaurants, and enjoy drinks on a relaxing patio or deck. 

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SHOPPING

Discover Ocracoke’s unique shops and galleries at a leisurely pace.

 

HISTORY AND NATURE

You will find the Ocracoke lighthouse on Lighthouse Road.  Built in 1823, it is the oldest lighthouse still in operation in North Carolina and the second oldest in the nation. 

lighthouse

 

Continue further down the road and you will find Springer’s Point Nature Preserve. This 122-acre nature preserve includes nature trails that wind through a maritime forest before ending at a sound-side beach.

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Across the village, you will find the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum with exhibits dedicated to preserving Ocracoke Island’s rich historical and cultural heritage.

House

 

BEACH FIRES

There is nothing more relaxing than sitting around a beach fire with the sound of waves lapping on the shoreline.  Build your own beach fire or Ocracoke Beach Fires offers beach fire set-up, chairs, clean-up, and the necessary beach fire permit.  A cozy fire, sunset, moonrise, and the brilliant stars above.  

SUNSETS

Meteorologists say that sunsets in the fall and winter can be more vivid and spectacular than during any other time of year. Be sure to experience the spectacular colors of an Ocracoke Sunset.

STARGAZING

Ocracoke’s distance from the mainland and miles of undeveloped beaches provide for incredible stargazing. Head out to the beach and enjoy an evening under the stars.

 

2022 FALL EVENTS ON OCRACOKE

Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree – October 28th and 29th  

8th annual 5K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning – November 24th

Silver Lake Harbor Holiday Boat Parade – November 25th

Holiday Gift Market – November 2022 (Date TBD)

Festival Latino de Ocracoke – December 2nd and 3rd

 

Whether you are seeking complete relaxation or adventure, there’s no better time than fall to take an Ocracoke vacation! 

Visit our website for the largest selection of Ocracoke Vacation Rentals.

START PLANNING YOUR FALL GETAWAY!