Location: Ocracoke
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Ocracoke /ˈoʊkrəkoʊk/ is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina, in the United States. The population was 948 as of the 2010 census. As of 2014, Ocracoke's population was estimated at 591. Ocracoke Island was the location of the pirate Blackbeard's death in November 1718.
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1. Ride The Wind Surf & Kayak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 211 reviews
Ride the Wind is a full service surf shop, offering surf instruction, surf camps, surf & kayak rentals, Standup Paddleboarding, and the latest in surf apparel, footwear, and sunglasses.
Reviewed By A9197LXrobertm
We were a family of four that had never tried stand up paddle boards. Our waitress Cathy at Howard's Pub recommended Ride the Wind surf shop down the street in Ocracoke. Robert and Jesse gave us the lowdown on board rentals. $20.00 per hour. Other longer term rates available. We parked at the shop. Their dock is across the street - very convenient. Jesse outfitted us with life jackets, paddles and a board. None of us had formal training on the boards - only from watching videos and other boarders. We were able to climb on the boards and stand up. It took 5 - 10 minutes acclimation for balancing skills to kick in. For me it helped to focus on the horizon. In one hour we paddled around Silver Lake and out to Pamlico Sound towards the light house. Our round trip was an hour. Just enough for us. Ride the Wind on Silver Lake Harbor is an excellent intro to Stand Up Paddle boarding - I would recommend for anyone thinking of trying it out for the first time, or accomplished paddlers.
2. Stillwater Spa & Wellness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
3. Outer Banks National Scenic Byway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By BearH928 - Williamsburg, United States
Drove from Ocracoke to Kill Devil Hills on a Monday morning in October. Most of the road is thru the National Seashore area which is often patrolled by the park police so watch the speed limit of 55 and 45. There are villages along the way which have lower posted limits. A 2 lane highway for the most part and is heavily trafficked in parts. Since it is the only highway on the Outer banks it is used by trucks, boaters etc. The free ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke island is no reservation. The property owners on Ocracoke have priority on the ferry with their property pass. On Ocracoke the waiting area is at the end of the island with nothing but the ferry docks, Hatteras is boarding area is right outside the town. There are also 2 other car ferries one from Swan Quarter and one from Cedar Island. They take reservations and cost $15.00 one way for passenger cars. Watch your speed in the town of Ocracoke as it is 20 mph and they enforce plus you have the walkers, bikekes, golf carts to watch . Part of the highway along the dunes gets water and sand covered depending on how much wind and surf there is. A couple [laces the road works continually are pushing back the sand. One place on Ocracoke the surf is presently almost coming on the road. Take your time and enjoy
4. Ocracoke Lifeguard Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By williamlO4961CG
Great experience. A perfect way to finish an Ocracoke day. We were fortunate enough to have clear skies to see the Milky Way and a number of shooting stars.
5. Deepwater Theater
6. Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By mb22727 - Madison, United States
Natural beach with showers, and walkway to the beach. Always clean and the beach is flat backed by sand dunes. Lifeguards on duty for designated swimming zone. We loved it for morning beach walls. Monitored turtle nests line the dunes and we enjoyed learning more about the turtles from the park rangers . Really it can’t be beat ????☀️????
7. Springer's Point Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By BeachbumJon
This is a cool short hike through some interesting trees ending with a view of where Blackbeard met his fate. We parked at the nearby church (left a donation in the box) and walked to the trail entrance. 20-40 minutes is about all you would need for this. We enjoyed it.
8. Ocracoke Island Golf Carts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Golf Cart Rentals - Ocracoke Island: Park your car and ride in one of our open air electric golf carts! Four-passenger & six-passenger golf carts available. Enjoy exploring the historic village of Ocracoke Island, NC. Renting is easy, affordable, & fun!
Reviewed By 662wendyb - Washington, United States
Because we were staying on the island for two weeks, they delivered the golf cart to our rental home and picked it back up. Very easy to work with, and super nice staff! This is the best way to navigate the island. You need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to drive on the beach, but the golf carts are great for the village! Once in a while, my husband would go fishing on the beach (in our 4-wheel drive Tahoe) and I'd take the golf cart into the village to do some shopping! Worked out great! We took the golf cart all over the village exploring! They're fun!
9. Ocracoke Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,027 reviews
The oldest lighthouse still in operation in North Carolina.
Reviewed By LittlePaint - Urbandale, United States
With all of the current closures, there's not really a lot to see and do in the quaint village, so make sure you get off the beaten path and stop at the lighthouse. The parking area is small, but easily accommodated my 25' RV. It's a short walk to the light house and the plaque that talks about the structure and history was worth the read.
