"Ocracoke Island" Top 5 Page for this destination Ocracoke Island by xdescendx

Located at the southernmost tip of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and boasts almost 16 miles of pristine, undeveloped beaches. Accessible only by Ferry, private boat or plane, Ocracoke is an oasis for the family, casual tourist, nature lover, fisherman, or recreational boater.

At the begining of peak season; we were expecting large numbers of tourists, but were pleasantly surprised by the lack of :)

Just a few hundred feet from the lifeguard will get you away to your own private quiet spot on the beach

make sure you pick 1 day to wake up early to see the sunrise. It's breathtaking.

• Pros:Everything
• Cons:None except for the mosquitos