Ocracoke Beach

People relax on the beach and swim in the surf of the lifeguarded beach on Ocracoke Island.

People relax on the beach and swim in the surf of the lifeguarded beach on Ocracoke Island.

Dolphins are commonly spotted on Ocracoke's gorgeous, undeveloped 16-mile stretch of sandy beach. Swimmers should be aware of rip currents. Find parking and toilet facilities at this access point on the right-hand side of Irvin Garrish Hwy when traveling north out of town.

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