Day Trip to Ocracoke
I've just returned from a week long vacation in Ocracoke with my family. I love that tiny island, so much that I usually try to go there at least once a year. If you've come all the way to the Outer Banks and you're looking for a wonderful day trip, I highly recommend visiting Ocracoke.
You can still drive on the beaches on Ocracoke. We drove out on the beach on a few occasions, which always makes a beach day more fun (and easier, too, since you don't have to haul all of your gear over the dunes).
The island is pretty easy to navigate; most shops and restaurants are on the main drag or on the Back Road. Quaint boutiques filled with local and regional art make for a fun shopping adventure. My wallet took a beating at the Village Diva (I bought a beautiful teal Hobo clutch!), the Secret Garden (where I picked up a cute necklace and jasmine-scented perfume), and Ride the Wind surf shop (I bought Adam a great trucker hat there).
And you can't beat Ocracoke for fresh seafood. We watched a mate filet a mahi right on the docks beside a restaurant! My favorite places to grab a meal are Howards Pub for steamed shrimp and an unparalleled beer selection, both Jolly Roger and SmacNalley's for their great views of Silver Lake, and Dajio for its out-of-this-world Tempura Tuna.
If you plan on going, Simply take NC 12 until it ends at the ferry docks in Hatteras (an hour-ish trip from Kill Devil Hills), and then take the FREE ferry to Ocracoke. Have fun!
You can still drive on the beaches on Ocracoke. We drove out on the beach on a few occasions, which always makes a beach day more fun (and easier, too, since you don't have to haul all of your gear over the dunes).
The island is pretty easy to navigate; most shops and restaurants are on the main drag or on the Back Road. Quaint boutiques filled with local and regional art make for a fun shopping adventure. My wallet took a beating at the Village Diva (I bought a beautiful teal Hobo clutch!), the Secret Garden (where I picked up a cute necklace and jasmine-scented perfume), and Ride the Wind surf shop (I bought Adam a great trucker hat there).
And you can't beat Ocracoke for fresh seafood. We watched a mate filet a mahi right on the docks beside a restaurant! My favorite places to grab a meal are Howards Pub for steamed shrimp and an unparalleled beer selection, both Jolly Roger and SmacNalley's for their great views of Silver Lake, and Dajio for its out-of-this-world Tempura Tuna.
If you plan on going, Simply take NC 12 until it ends at the ferry docks in Hatteras (an hour-ish trip from Kill Devil Hills), and then take the FREE ferry to Ocracoke. Have fun!
Posted by Cathy at 6/14/2011 
Categories: inexpensive, Local Shopping, nature, Activities, Dining, Things to do, local businesses, Kid-Friendly, Lighthouses, local art, fun stuff
Tags: Outer Banks Beaches
Categories: inexpensive, Local Shopping, nature, Activities, Dining, Things to do, local businesses, Kid-Friendly, Lighthouses, local art, fun stuff
Tags: Outer Banks Beaches
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