Ocracoke has quite a reputation in magazines, newspapers, and vacation guides and earned its place on the Beast Beach in America list in 2007. The island’s remote village, isolated beaches, and charming community of residents keeps visitors coming back to the island for short and extended stays.
In the summer, the island bustles with a population several times its resident population. Activities for every age group and personality abound here with live music at different venues, historical markers and monuments, fascinating World War II history, and informational programs offered by the National Park Service on the wild Ocracoke ponies, shipwrecks, and coastal living. Visitors center and historical museums allow visitors to see just what is special to this place that so many call home.
Getting to Ocracoke requires some forethought. Ocracoke is only accessible by state-run ferry, private boat, or airplane. Do your research and visit the North Carolina Ferry Division website for routes, rates, and reservations. For those private pilots, visit The Ocracoke Airstrip site for information on the local airstrip.





