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Sightseeing
This beach has been named Dr Beach's number one beach! It is known as the Lifeguard Beach. There is ample parking and has bathrooms and outdoor showers where you can rinse off they sand before you get in your car.
Ocracoke Beach
This beach has been named Dr Beach's number one beach! It is known as the Lifeguard Beach. There is ample parking and has bathrooms and outdoor showers where you can rinse off they sand before you get in your car.
This is a nature trail through the maritime forest, to its sound front beach. You have to either walk or ride a bike as there is no parking. The beach overlooks Teach's Hole where the famous battle that ended the life of Blackbeard the Pirate.
Springers Point
This is a nature trail through the maritime forest, to its sound front beach. You have to either walk or ride a bike as there is no parking. The beach overlooks Teach's Hole where the famous battle that ended the life of Blackbeard the Pirate.
Ocracoke's Wild Ponies are penned for their protection and cared for by the National Park Service. They have 188 acres of sound-side beach and marsh to explore but tend to hang around their paddocks and stables, the best time to go is feeding time. (Usually around 3:00 PM) You can visit them at the Ocracoke Pony Pens located off Highway 12. . Also across the highway is a nice parking area with beach access for easy shelling.
Pony Pen
North Carolina 12Ocracoke's Wild Ponies are penned for their protection and cared for by the National Park Service. They have 188 acres of sound-side beach and marsh to explore but tend to hang around their paddocks and stables, the best time to go is feeding time. (Usually around 3:00 PM) You can visit them at the Ocracoke Pony Pens located off Highway 12. . Also across the highway is a nice parking area with beach access for easy shelling.
You have to utilize this ferry system to get to Ocracoke unless you are arriving by private airplane or boat.
North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division
59063 NC-12You have to utilize this ferry system to get to Ocracoke unless you are arriving by private airplane or boat.
This museum will show you what Ocracoke was years gone by. It is free to the public.
Ocracoke Preservation Society
49 Water Plant RoadThis museum will show you what Ocracoke was years gone by. It is free to the public.
This is a nice little shop with unusual gifts. They also do ghost tours and you sign up for them here.
Village Craftsmen
170 Howard StThis is a nice little shop with unusual gifts. They also do ghost tours and you sign up for them here.
Beach stay rental items
You can rent items for your stay. Ranging from Bikes, to sheets and towels.
https://www.ocracokeislandrealty.com/beach-outfitters
Beach Outfitters
804 Irvin Garrish HighwayYou can rent items for your stay. Ranging from Bikes, to sheets and towels.
https://www.ocracokeislandrealty.com/beach-outfitters
Wheelie Fun Cart Rentals
875 Irvin Garrish HwyGulf carts are a fun way to get around the village.
Ocracoke Island Golf Carts
216 Irvin Garrish HwyGolf carts are a great way to get around the village
Restless Native Boat Rentals
205 Irvin Garrish HighwayRide the Wind Surf Shop
486 Irvin Garrish HighwayYou can rent Kayaks, take surfing lessons or go on kayaks tours
Kennel
This is the only kennel on the island. They have a great reputation. If you need to bring your pet with you and you are staying in a home that does not allow pets, I highly recommend that you consider this kennel as a place for them to stay. They have 24-hour access to your pet, air-conditioned kennels. You can pick up your pet, take them to the beach or around the village and drop them back off at the kennel before returning to your rental. I personally have used them years ago when I had a dog and she loved it there. She wanted to stay longer when I went to pick her up!
Sandy Paws Bed & Biscuit Inn
136 West End RoadThis is the only kennel on the island. They have a great reputation. If you need to bring your pet with you and you are staying in a home that does not allow pets, I highly recommend that you consider this kennel as a place for them to stay. They have 24-hour access to your pet, air-conditioned kennels. You can pick up your pet, take them to the beach or around the village and drop them back off at the kennel before returning to your rental. I personally have used them years ago when I had a dog and she loved it there. She wanted to stay longer when I went to pick her up!
Food scene
A bit pricey but great food. Has an intimate feel. Great date night. And the bartender makes a great martini!
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Back Porch Restaurant
110 Back RdA bit pricey but great food. Has an intimate feel. Great date night. And the bartender makes a great martini!
A local favorite. You can get pizza for the kids and great seafood too. More reasonably priced than other places. Get a jar of the fig preserves from Jason. I let him have all the figs from my tree and he also was able to get other local figs that go into his preserves. Delish!
Jason's Restaurant
1110 Irvin Garrish HwyA local favorite. You can get pizza for the kids and great seafood too. More reasonably priced than other places. Get a jar of the fig preserves from Jason. I let him have all the figs from my tree and he also was able to get other local figs that go into his preserves. Delish!
Flying Melon
181 Back RdAnother pricey one but good food. Has a cajun flare.
Howard's Pub & Raw Bar
1175 Irvin Garrish HighwayA trip to the pub is always fun. A big tourist spot
The only restaurant right on the water. It is also known for its burgers.
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SMacNally's Bar & Grill
180 Irvin Garrish HwyThe only restaurant right on the water. It is also known for its burgers.
The Slushy Stand
473 Irvin Garrish HwyIce Cream!!!!! Everyone loves Ice cream!
Sweet Tooth & Fig Tree Bakery and Deli
1015 Irvin Garrish HwyIce Cream, candy, good sandwiches.
Eduardo's Taco Stand
10 Lawton LnEduardo has great authentic Mexican food. YUM!
Pony Island Restaurant
51 Ocean View RdBreakfast! Try the Pony Potatoes.
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Verkehrsmittel
There are no bridges to Ocracoke Island.
You have to drive your car onto one of the NC Ferrys. Coming from points North normally take the Hatteras Ferry. The Hatteras Ferry is free but is first come first serve. Coming from NC mainland would either take the Cedar Island or Swan Quarter ferrys. These two ferrys have a toll and it is wise to make reservations. Call 1-800-BY FERRY for information.
Verkehrsmittel
Drive on the beach if you have a 4 wheel drive
You must get a permit from the National Park Service. There is a fee. You can purchase them online https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm
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Spas
DEEP BLUE BODYWORK AND MASSAGE
260 O'Neal Drive, Ocracoke, NC 27960
252-921-0182
https://www.deepbluebodywork.com
BEACH FEET NAILS
141 Sand Dollar Road, Ocracoke, NC 27960
856-577-7983