Ocracoke Island

Gorgeous beaches and laid-back charm, Ocracoke Island is considered the gem of the Outer Banks. Accessible only by boat, this small island has been separated from the rest of the world for centuries, and as a result, has one of the most unique beach atmospheres found anywhere along the coastline.

9 / 10
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ratings
  • Website

    outerbanks.com/ocracoke-island.html

  • Type

    Other Great Outdoors

Address

Ocracoke , NC United States

Comments / 3


C.K. Evans

The long lost home of Blackbeard ! While strolling the island in search of treasure, leave no stone unturned. Watch out around every corner because edward teach's gang is near!

CNN

Home to the second-oldest operating lighthouse in the United States , Ocracoke, North Carolina was used as a hideout by the infamous pirate Blackbeard . Read more

Chad Hembree

Rent a golf cart and go exploring.

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8.2
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Lifeguard Beach

Quiet, beautiful and with a permit you can drive up on the beach! Best beach in the Carolinas - Brandi Bruce

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Howard's Pub & Raw Bar

Huge beer menu both on tap and bottles. Awesome crab & shrimp dip. - Jason Rollins

7.8
Lighthouse
Ocracoke Lighthouse

A quaint, beautiful little spot. A great photo op! - Brenton Marcom

6.8
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Basket of Hush Puppies, great view of the inlet, and a few pelicans.. My favorite place on the island. - Victoria Kozlek