What’s open on Ocracoke?

By Outer Banks Voice on March 7, 2020

(Ocracoke Civic & Business Association)

Ocracoke Island is buzzing with activity, getting ready for visitors in Spring 2020. Below is an update on the status of business openings on Ocracoke Island.

What to Expect

Some debris remains along the highway throughout the Village but continues to be cleared. Islanders are busy repairing their homes and businesses, so be respectful of tarped property and be sensitive when asking about personal experiences.

National Park Service Update

All beaches, ORV routes and ramps are open.

Expect seasonal closures on ORV routes for nesting shorebird activity.

NPS Lifeguard Beach will be open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Pony Pen viewing is open.

The National Park Service Ocracoke Campground opens April 10.

The Ocracoke lighthouse grounds are open, but the light keeper’s quarters are closed for repair.

Many Ocracoke businesses have reopened. Here’s an update on what’s open now:

Lodging

Bluff Shoal Motel; Captain’s Landing Waterfront Inn; Pam’s Pelican B & B; Pony Island Motel; The Anchorage Inn; The Berkley Manor; The Castle Bed & Breakfast/Courtyard Villas; Blue Heron Realty, Ocracoke Island Realty; Jerniman’s Campground.

Food & Drink

Howard’s Pub, Magic Bean Coffee Bazaar, Plum Pointe Kitchen; Taqueria 504Suazo’s; Zillie’s.

Shopping

ABC Store; Bella Fiore (March 9); Books to be Red & Deepwater Pottery; Down Creek Gallery; Island Artworks; Kitty Hawk Kites; Ocracoke Cigars; Ocracoke Variety Store; Pirates Chest; Ride the Wind Surf Shop/Ride the Wind Outdoors; Village Craftsmen (March 9).

Charter Boats, Marina, Tackle and Beach

Anchorage Marina (March 15); Dreamgirl Sportfishing; Drumstick Fishing Charter (March 15); Gecko Sportfishing; Tradewinds Bait & Tackle (March 14), Rascal Charter Boats; Ocracoke Island Realty – Beach Outfitters.

Services

Angie’s Gym; 4×4 Beach Ride Rentals; Coyote Music Den; Yoga with Amy/Deep Blue Bodywork & Massage; Harrell & Associates; Island Mobile Medical Care; PA; OBX Rentals and Shuttle Services; Ocracoke Alive; Ocracoke Island Realty – Sales; Ocracoke Island Yoga, Ocracoke’s Lightship Realty; Ocracoke Library; Ocracoke Observer; OcracokeStyle; Schooner Windfall II Sailing Charters; Stillwater Spa & Wellness; DJ Tommy; Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals; OcracokeStyle, Wedding Minister (April 1).

Lodging

Blackbeard’s Lodge (May); Cove Bed & Breakfast (May); Crews Inn B&B (TBA); Edwards of Ocracoke Cottages (March); Harborside Motel; Ocracoke Harbor Inn and Cottages (March 19); Oscar’s House B&B (Late April/early May); Sand Dollar Motel (April); Silver Lake Motel & Inn, Teeter’s Campground (March 15), NPS Campground (April 15).

Food & Drink

1718 Brewing Ocracoke (March 13), Back Porch Lunchbox (Memorial Day); Back Porch (April 9); Dajio; Eduardo’s (early March); Flying Melon (March 26); Fig Tree Bakery & Deli; Gaffer’s (Summer); Helios’ Hideaway ); Jason’s Restaurant (May 1); Jolly Roger Restaurant & Marina; Ocracoke Coffee Co. (Mid-April); Ocracoke Oyster Company (April 8); Old Salt Sandwiches & Such (April 1); Pony Island Restaurant (early Spring); Slushy Stand (Mid-late March); Sorella’s Pizza & Pasta (TBA); SmacNally’s Bar & Grill (April 1); Thai Moon, Flying Melon Restaurant (closed March 8-25, reopen March 26),

Shops

Captain’s Cargo; Island Ragpicker (April); Harborside Gift Shop; Mermaid’s Folly (May 1); Moonraker Tea Shop (April); Ocracoke Seafood Co.; Ocracoke Island Trading Co. (April 1); Ocracoke Garden Center (in the next week or two), Over the Moon, Sea Break (April 1), The Sunglass Shop (Easter), Sweet Tooth, Village Thrift (April 15)

Recreation

Blue Heron Golf Cart Rentals; Native Parasail (May 15); Rascal Charter Boats;, Restless Native Boat Rentals (March 15); Drumstick Fishing Charters (April 1); Ghost & History Walks (April 7/10/14/17; May19, every Tues & Fri.); Ocracoke Island Golf Carts (March 15); Ocracoke Waverunners (May 1); Portsmouth Island Boat Tours; Wheelie Fun Golf Carts (March 27)

Exhibits & Museums

Ocracoke Preservation Museum & Gift Shop; Ocracoke Working Watermen’s Exhibit, Teach’s Hole Blackbeard Exhibit

Entertainment

Deepwater Theatre (Spring 2020); Coyote Den (May 19), Ocracoke Alive

Local Resources for Travelers

VisitOcracokeNC.com – the updates from the island, as well as a list of local businesses and upcoming events 252.928.6711

N.C. Department of Transportation (https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/ferry/) – status and schedule of all ferries to and from the island. 1-800-BY-FERRY

Hyde County http://www.hydecountync.gov/