Ocracoke Island is one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Rated the #1 beach in America for 2007, the island of Ocracoke abounds in natural pleasures. The of unspoiled beaches and salty ocean breezes offer great opportunities for solitude, serenity, and peace of mind. The expansive vista of ocean and soundfront marsh provides a closeness to nature highlighted with her variety of beach vegetation and bird life. The proximity to the Gulf Stream, and consequent warm southern waters, make for perfect swimming and excellent fishing (gulf stream, surf, and sound). There are also water sports and a colorful history to explore. Ocracoke offers a great medium for quality family time. The slow pace and warm, southern hospitality round out a perfect island vacation; one that insures peace, rest and relaxation.
- Ocracoke Island Lighthouse. C1823. North Carolina's oldest lighthouse still in operation, just off Lighthouse Road in Ocracoke. Easy to bike or walk to, not open for climbing.
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse. C1823. North Carolina's oldest lighthouse still in operation, just off Lighthouse Road in Ocracoke. Easy to bike or walk to, not open for climbing.
- Watersports are also a popular outdoor recreation. Surfing, kite boarding, kayaking Sport fishing and surf fishing. Boating. Beach combing. Sunbathing. Swimming. Read a book. Have a nap in a hammock. Well, in Ocracoke you really don't have to do anything but relax.
Watersports are also a popular outdoor recreation. Surfing, kite boarding, kayaking
- Ocracoke Restoration Company, Spencer's Market (Route 12, +1 252-928-2669. 10AM-5PM. An eclectic - and sometimes whimsical - merging of old and new. Featuring antique stained glass, antiques and gifts.
Ocracoke Restoration Company, Spencer's Market (Route 12, +1 252-928-2669. 10AM-5PM. An eclectic - and sometimes whimsical - merging of old and new. Featuring antique stained glass, antiques and gifts.
- Howard's Pub and Raw Bar. At the north end of the village. Specializes in fresh seafood, burgers and steaks.
- Back Porch is a popular local restaurant specializing in seafood and other American-style cuisine.
- Slush Stand ice cream stand
- Jason's Restaurant Pizza, salad, sandwiches, etc..
Howard's Pub and Raw Bar. At the north end of the village. Specializes in fresh seafood, burgers and steaks.
Back Porch is a popular local restaurant specializing in seafood and other American-style cuisine.
Slush Stand ice cream stand
Jason's Restaurant Pizza, salad, sandwiches, etc..
- Sweet tea is always good in the South anywhere you can find it. Note that if you ask for "iced tea" or even just "tea," you will probably get sweet tea. Ask for "unsweetened tea" or "hot tea" if that's what you want. Also note that if "sweet tea" is too sweet and "unsweetened" tea bland for you, you could ask for "half and half" to get moderate sweetness.
Sweet tea is always good in the South anywhere you can find it. Note that if you ask for "iced tea" or even just "tea," you will probably get sweet tea. Ask for "unsweetened tea" or "hot tea" if that's what you want. Also note that if "sweet tea" is too sweet and "unsweetened" tea bland for you, you could ask for "half and half" to get moderate sweetness.
- Pay attention to the road rules that apply everywhere. Bike on the right, walk on the left. There are no sidewalks, so there is traffic congestion on the busy one-lane Highway 12.
- There is no crime recorded on the island except for a few stolen bicycles from your favorite late-night hangout.
Deepwater theater and Music Hall The Jolly Roger on silver lake, great music, great sunsets.