Theres no need to scour car rental company websites to find your best ride. Free ferries from hatteras island run continuously throughout the summer season to. Ocracoke current is an online news site dedicated to ocracoke island. Mar 09, 2014 letters from ocracoke traces a young mans pilgrimage into the depths of his own soul, highlighting the best and worst of humanity along the way. Book a rental car from ocracoke island visitor center airport and start your adventure as soon as you land. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ocracoke. The ocrafolk festival 2020, scheduled for june 57, will be canceled for this year. Book your perfect outer banks vacation rental online and save.
The ocracoke ferry terminal is about a 20minute drive from town. Traveling to ocracoke island visitor center and you need a way to get around. The anchorage inn marina on ocracoke ocracoke island hotel. If youre already on ocracoke and want to get to hatteras, youll need to drive up to the north end of the island to catch the ferry. Please come by once you arrive or contact us to reserve a cart for. Whether you are a first time visitor looking for dockage information, or an experienced offshore fisherman. For a free boat ride, take the 70minute ferry trip between hatteras and ocracoke islands.
If youd like to know more about private boat or plane options, check out how to get here. Regardless of the venue, id hire david bundyperiod. In recent months lynn has embarked on a new undertaking. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals. The anchorage marina on ocracoke island is located near the entrance of beautiful, naturally protected silver lake harbor. Ocracoke island vacation rentals ocracoke island realty. You could also hop on a bike and be at the beach in 5 minutes. What distinguishes this particular area of the outer banks from the rest is the rich history, unique character and array of activities available for all ages and parties. To make it a little bit easier, the island free press has compiled a guide to hatteras and ocracoke charter fishing. Day trips a day full of adventure awaits on ocracoke island. The cost to book a charter varies both on the length of time and the targeted area. Part of ocracoke islands charm is that its an island in the truest sense, meaning youll have to take a ferry, a private boat, or a plane to join us. On a tucked away north carolina island, holden finds a long craved sense of belonging in the arms of a surrogate family and a love which transforms the landscape of his life in unexpected ways. Hatterasocaracoke ferry if youre headed to ocracoke island from the.
The pearl of the outer banks by ray mcallister, the new guide to north carolina beache. When you get off the ferry from hatteras, you drive past miles of open dunes, maritime forest and marshland before you see the village. Surround yourself with the beauty and splendor of this enchanting cabana on ocracoke island. Department of transportation fare prices for pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and other passengers on the cedar islandocracoke and swan.
Ocracoke island has a number of 4wd accessible ramps that lead out to some of ocracoke s best and most secluded beaches, including hatteras and ocracoke inlets. He participates in the ocracoke fig festival, providing information and helping to keep the facts straight. Ocracoke lighthouse 2020 all you need to know before you. Book a rental car from ocracoke airport and start your adventure as soon as you land. We offer offshore fishing charters, inshore fishing charters, boat tours, sunset cruises, and a wealth of information for fishers of all experience levels. Took ferryboat from cedar island to ocracoke then proceeded up obx to duck, exploring new areas. Ocracoke island is part of the cape hatteras national seashore. In november during the ocracoke preservation societys membership meeting, della was awarded the societys cultural heritage award in recognition of the many contributions she has made to the preservation of island history, including a book she completed in 20. Ocracoke island is a must visit and i would recommend staying at erics home. Ocracoke island is a 16 mile long island located at the outer banks of north carolina south of hatteras island, accessible only by state run ferry, boat or plane. Pony island motel offers 50 unitsrooms, efficiencies, suites and cottages. To get to ocracoke from hatteras, drive onto the ferry at the south end of hatteras island.
But you can walk directly over to the pristine beaches of ocracoke from the ferry docks. Car rental ocracoke cheap rental cars from travelocity. We are centrally located with spacious grounds with picnic tables, grills and pool. A visit to ocracoke beach is worth the trip when youre visiting. The ferry departs from hatteras ferry terminal at 9. The last ferry from either ocracoke or hatteras island leaves at midnight sharp. The ocrafolk festival weekend is one of the most popular of the season. Currently the staterun ferry service is a carcarrying service that is considered part of hwy 12. The ocracoke 5k10k and half marathon is cancelled april 2526, 2020. Prices of ocracoke vacation rentals fluctuate depending on the week you visit. A utilitarian ferry service between hatteras island and ocracoke that is paid by nc tax payers. Each copy of the limited edition also is signed by the author. Your home for all things fishing on ocracoke island. It will help you find all of the key landmarks you need to visit.
They were featured in boys life magazine, and in a childrens novel by steven meader titled wild pony island. Instead, rent a car in ocracoke from travelocity and save money while you do. Top 10 hotels closest to ocracoke pony pens in north. Passenger ferry service aboard the ocracoke express now runs seven days a week from may 20 through sept. Escape to ocracoke island, treasure of the outer banks. Ocracoke vacation rental deals ocracoke outer banks. Department of transportation 1501 mail service center raleigh, nc 276991501 send message. Letters from ocracoke traces a young mans pilgrimage into the depths of his own soul, highlighting the best and worst of humanity along the way. Its history and people kindle edition by shears, david, shears, nick.
No checkin will be allowed until all rent, taxes and fees have been paid in full. Examples include employees of the us coast guard, the emergency medical. With answers to frequently asked questions, information on everything from choosing a boat to cleaning your fish, advice on making your trip more enjoyable, and pictures to rouse your inner angler, this guide is designed help get. The best ocracoke vacation packages 2020 tripadvisor. Whether youre looking for a compact car or large truck, we have the perfect car for you. While youre in town visiting ocracoke pony pens, you can discover everything there is to see and do within a few miles of the area. Ocracoke island is the perfect location for your next vacation, trip, or fishing charter. The outer banks ferry schedules times, ticket prices. Departures from ocracoke silver lake terminal are 11am, 3pm. Check out available fishing charters below and book an exciting day of fishing on ocracoke island. Theres a grill and guests can use free wifi and free private parking.
Hotel space in the ocracoke village is often limited, so youll want to be sure to book plenty of. Enjoy exploring ocracoke village in a 4passenger or 6passenger golf cart. Book your ferry the ocracoke island ferries are where your adventure begins. The castle bed and breakfast on silver lake is a hotel and historic wedding venue situated in ocracoke, north carolina. Find up to date info, schedules, and pricing for the local ferries in the outer banks. Ive dealt with 100s of wedding planners locally, but my daughter wanted a destination wedding on ocracoke island that we spread out over 3 days. We offer rentals by the hour, the day, or the week.
Examples include employees of the us coast guard, the emergency medical technicians, or any occupation where getting to ocracoke or hatteras island. Part of ocracoke island s charm is that its an island in the truest sense, meaning youll have to take a ferry, a private boat, or a plane to join us. Ocracoke island visitor center 2020 all you need to know. For more information about the ferry routes and schedules, please visit. The ocracoke mounted scouts often captured national attention. This 5star hotel offers a shared lounge and luggage storage space.
After may 12, it will depart on the hour and half hour. Ocracoke island is a part of the cape hatteras national seashore, and as such, the expanse of the shoreline remains natural and wild, with no threats of commercialization or development in sight. The entire island is owned by the us national park service, except for the village. Find uptodate info, schedules, and pricing for the local ferries in the outer banks. Lucky i got to visit the area before hurricane dorian caused lots of destruction. Offering dockage, gas, showers, pool, cafe, bike and scooter rentals, small boat rentals, and a 4story hotel. Blue heron realty rental policies ocracoke island accommodations.
Ocracoke lighthouse is pretty on outside but is not open for tours. Only ocracoke residents and those with entry permits issued by hyde county are allowed access to ocracoke bound ferries until may 16, when guests are permitted back. Youll cross hatteras inlet and end up on the absolutely. When you go to ocracoke island, i would recommend you stop by the ocracoke visitor center to get a walking map of the area. The cabanas pool is private and available for use by the ocracoke cabanas. He had everything you need and is located in the best spot on the island. Elegantly perched on ocracoke island off the coast of north carolina, this quaint hotel is a listed building on the national register of historic places. Instead, rent a car in ocracoke island visitor center from travelocity and save money while you do. The hatterasocracoke ferry is free and runs often, the crossing time time is about 40 minutes the cedar islandocracoke ferry is toll ferry.
The ocracoke island ferries are where your adventure begins. Discover family friendly vacation rentals in ocracoke village with ocracokes local experts. Part of ocracoke islands charm is that its an island in the truest sense, meaning. Does it cost any money to park at the ocracoke public beach accesses. Right across from the grocery store and a 2 minute drive to the beach.
By springtime it can be very difficult to find lodging on the island. Hatteras ocracoke ferry nc12, hatteras, north carolina 27960 rated 4. Its a great destination for those who want get away from highways and traffic, put away the car, ignore the tv and cell phone and just enjoy a lazy, laidback vacation. The mary francis also offers convenient access to the springers point preserve and the lighthouse. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If you want to travel between hatteras island and ocracoke island your options are the ferry service or a private plane. Everything you need to know about ocracoke, clean restrooms, fun to watch the ferries load and unload, nice covered sitting area near docks so ship watching. Discover family friendly vacation rentals in ocracoke village with ocracoke s local experts. Youll find daily updates with reliable information and regular doses of. To obtain a permit, simply stop by the national park service station, watch a ten minute video on beach driving safety, and pay an annual or weekly fee. Ocracoke village at the south end of ocracoke island encircling silver lake, just about everywhere youd want to visit is accessible by bike or a short walk in ocracoke village. Highway 12, hatteras village 252 9966000 800 3868949.
Reservations are recommended for the toll ferries to insure you are not delayed in. Through fundraising and donations, this group supports the musical, educational and artistic vein of the ocracoke community by organizing and sponsoring multiple events throughout the year, including the annual ocrafolk festival, ocrafolk school fall retreat, festival. Whether youre on a nearby island like hatteras and need to escape your family for a quick trip, or you and a special someone are on the mainland but ready for kite surfing or parasailing, a day trip to ocracoke is the answer. Ocracoke island is only 16 miles long and anywhere from 3 miles to less than a halfmile wide. Ocracoke has become a delightful tourist destination no longer just a quaint fishing village. The shared swimming pool is 14 x 28 available from mid april mid october from dawn to dusk creating a haven for rejuvenation and tranquility. Monday through friday in summer may 15 through october 1. Savor an ocracoke island holiday at the mary francis bungalow. Inshore charters are noticeably cheaper, and on ocracoke island, are a solid trip for anglers who want to reel in a large number of tasty game fish without the excess cost of the 12mile trip to the gulf stream. But there are many other points of interest around ocracoke pony pens listed on vrbo where you can find your place to stay. This historic home, originally constructed in 1925, is handily located near silver lake harbor and offers a nice walk or bicycle ride to island stores, galleries and eateries. Find the perfect vacation package for ocracoke on tripadvisor by comparing ocracoke hotel and flight prices. Official tourism authority for dare countys outer banks 1 visitors center circle, manteo, nc 27954 phone.
Transportation to and from ocracoke island north carolina. Browse hundreds of ocracoke island vacation homes, including waterfront vacation rentals near silver lake, northern pond, springers point, and the ocracoke lighthouse. Ocracoke has great fishing options for anglers of all ages and experience. For visitors staying on the island a little longer, we offer overnight, multiday, or weekly rentals. Runfest weekend will take place on november 1415, 2020. Ocracoke getting here ocracoke outer banks ocracoke island.
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