Family Beach Vacations
Planning Your Family Vacation Spot
Accessible by only ferry, private boat, or by air, Ocracoke Island seems to make time stand still on it's 16 mile island. What really makes this island special is that over three quarters of it is protected Cape Hatteras National Seashore property. Within Ocracoke Island North Carolina, there are many different houses, schools, parks, and numerous boat ramps and places for beach access. The community is very friendly here, making it a perfect beach vacation spot for the entire family.
For everything practical and not so practical you'll need while your away from home, you can find it here on Ocracoke Island. From beach chairs and boards to manicures and massages, and rental cars to finding a caterer - you can find everything you need to make your beach vacation a dream come true.
For nearly 12 continuous miles, the dunes and marsh lands of the island are untouched, providing a home for birds, deer, muskrats, rabbits, and other wild animals. The several beaches on the island are some of the last pristine beaches left in America. Fishermen and anglers are allowed to drive on the beach, with surf fishing being truly great here. If you visit Ocracoke Island in the summer, you'll find that there is always something to do.
The island has a happening nightlife as well, which is perfect for those who want more than just the beach on their vacation. If you live close to North Carolina, Ocracoke Island is possibly closer than you may realize. Those of you who have been looking for the perfect beach vacation can find it here. All you have to do is book a hotel then let the good times roll.
| North Carolina vacation island to be cleared as strong Hurricane Earl nears - Everything Alabama Blog Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:56:00 GMT RALEIGH, N.C. — Tourists on a North Carolina vacation destination island were preparing to board the ferries and head for the mainland early Wednesday and more evacuations could be on the way as powerful ... | ||
| Evacuations begin as Hurricane Earl nears North Carolina - Gainesville Sun Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:40:00 GMT RALEIGH, N.C. — Powerful Hurricane Earl spun toward the East Coast on Wednesday, driving tourists from North Carolina's vacation islands and ... warning for much of the North Carolina coast and hurricane ... | ||
| Some flooding on North Carolina Outer Banks as Earl passes - Daily Oklahoman Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT BUXTON, N.C. — Hurricane Earl roared past the North Carolina Outer Banks early Friday, flooding some parts of the narrow vacation islands and knocking out electricity before driving north at the start of at least ... | ||
| Tourists quit North Carolina islands as Earl nears East Coast - Daily Oklahoman Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:17:00 GMT Visitors were taking ferries off Ocracoke Island and told to leave neighboring Cape Hatteras in North Carolina's Outer Banks , and federal ... a prime time for beach vacations, forecasters said. The only evacuation ... | ||
| Tourists evacuate North Carolina islands as Hurricane Earl nears East Coast - Cleveland Plain Dealer Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:28:00 GMT RALEIGH, N.C. -- Powerful Hurricane Earl wheeled toward the East Coast, driving the first tourists today from North Carolina vacation islands and threatening damaging winds and waves up the Atlantic ... |