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Check out our live music for the week!

We have just published our latest Ocracoke Newsletter, a fascinating first-hand account of the Great August Storm of 1899.

We are so excited to have Ricky Moore as our guest chef for the Fig Festival this year. Congratulations to Ricky for this prestigious award!!

Open 11am until 12am! Stop in for good food.

New Hours! Monday thru Saturday 10-7 and 10-5 on Sundays! Stop in for an iced tea!

The shop is stocked with summer essentials. Come in and shop!


Semi clean knee high swell this morning. A bit weak with crumbly faces. WSW wind at 14.


I can see clearly now the rain is gone! *Hopefully* Stop in for an iced tea or hot chocolate!

The weekend is here! Join us tonight at 7pm with live music from Barefoot Wayde. Tomorrow night, same time, featuring Martin & Friends.


Grab a family-friendly golf cart while staying on Ocracoke Island.

Not long ago Capt. Rob went out on his first charter of the season! What a pretty night it was! Thanks to Sara Teaster for this photo — she snapped it from the Swan Quarter ferry.
Call Capt. Rob if you want yo go sailing! (252) 928-SAIL ⛵️⚓️?

We finally have calm and pretty days ahead! We have availability at Restless Native Boat Rentals, the weather will be perfect for exploring the Pamilco Sound. Please call 252-921-0011 to make a reservation.



Join us for live music later this week!