ocracoke lifeguarded beach

This beach as well as all the beaches on Ocracoke Island are the most beautiful I've ever seen. They are wide with good distance of sandy beach before getting to the water. They were clean and maintained and hidden behind sand dunes all along the island. So from the main road, you can't see the beach but must take little foot paths from the road (or parking lots) to the beach. Its was isolated when I was there in Oct in off season. Perfect for a sheller or someone wanting some private time. We spent hours on the beach while only seeing a few people. They do allow SUV and trucks on the beach with a permit but that didn't bother me too much as it was slow season and I did not find it bothersome. Note that some beaches do not have restrooms. If you are a sheller and don't find shells here just pack up and go to another beach on the island. I am not sure how crowded it would be high/busy season but I would certainly go back in off peak season again. Stunning wide sandy beach with dunes, very beautiful. I wish I had taken pics of it.

Just stunning - definitely understood why it is so highly rated. Not our first time there, and not our last either!

There is no place better to relax and enjoy a vacation, I have been going to this piece of Heaven since 1979, I would choose no other place to stay, long beach with plenty of room and sea to look at, no worries or frustration, JUST PARADISE, if you are one of those who likes to walk a board walk and go shopping, well this beach is not for you, just peace and enjoyment, no hustle, no bustle, be prepared to want to LIVE on Ocracoke. A must to do if you enjoy PEACE AND QUIET

A beautiful place to watch sunrise. Almost deserted this time of year. Nice boardwalk over dunes to beach. Unfortunately the bathrooms by parking lot were locked and water turned off. Oh well, the view was worth it.

Dolphins(porpoises), Shells, Sun. This time of year practically deserted.(like we wanted). Sorry it was our last day and we could not stay longer.

if you're in need of a lifeguard after September, bring a friend who is a strong swimmer and loves to watch --- sunrise, sunsets, yoga, meditate, sound of the waves and the salt air -- what more could you possibly want ---

peace and quiet and one of the best health and wellness retreats on the east coast --- bicycle and sunscreen, don't leave home without it

This is a beautiful wide white sandy beach similar to those found on much of the Outer Banks. This one is more remote because visitors need to get to Ocracoke island by ferry. There is a restroom changing area with outside showers and a big parking lot. The beach has a lifeguard in season but did not when we visited. We walked on the beach a while with our dog on leash and it is lovely. However an unexpected rain made us race to the car. The rain drops were huge and stung like bullets so watch out in fall when it rains on the beach as the winds are usually strong and that makes for unpleasant rain.

Liked that there was a lifeguard nearby. This spot was very crowded , but well-kept. Even the fiddler's crabs are harmless, just curious. Has a adequate restroom & shower. And the walkway keeps your feet from getting burnt. There is also a Notice of tides for that day & safety precautions.

If you don't have a 4 wheel drive, this is the place to go. Also, check out the campground beach. It's what everyone comes here for.

The Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach is a very wonderful place along the Atlantic seaboard. I have been to most every significant beach from Maine to Florida and this beach is uniquely beautiful. Since it is on a barrier island about 20 miles from the mainland accessible only by ferry, boat, or air, it feels wild and remote. The sand is white and soft which is different than most other OBX beaches. The grass covered dunes are very beautiful. The most recent time we were in Okracoke this August the beach was relatively crowded and there was what appeared to be a diversified mix of young and old folks on the beach. The previous time we were there a few years ago was in early September the week after Labor Day and the beach was almost empty (but no lifeguards so we did not swim). I consider the beaches of the outer banks in general to be some of the most treacherous beaches on the east coast due to shifting sands underwater and rip currents. So do not swim without lifeguards present.

The entire east coast of Ocracoke Island is one long beach. This one is close to town and has changing rooms and an outdoor shower. After parking, take the boardwalk across the dunes. You will come upon a pristine beach that goes on and on. Never crowded, warm water (September), lots of shells to collect, birds to see, a must if you want a primo beach experience. Reminder - bring a beach umbrella if you want to spend some time. Otherwise there is no other shade.

When visiting Ocracoke, you must experience ghost crab hunting after dark. Bring a flashlight or two and prepare to see the "night life" come out. We saw dozens and dozens of ghost crabs walking around the beach and were treated to a lightning storm a few miles off the beach as well.

I have been to the OBX a few times but just went to the beach on Ocracoke for the first time on this trip. It was great, plenty of sand/space for people to lay out without feeling over croweded. The beach itself is rather level so it is great for running or long hikes. You can walk for miles picking up/looking for seashells of which there are plenty. It is just a nice relaxing beach with beautiful water.

White sandy beach, clean and gorgeous. Lifeguarded section is a small portion of the beach. Generous parking lot, located right of Rt 12